Mathematics 160+060 ELEMENTARY STATISTICS+JUST IN TIME SUPPORT FOR ELEMENTARY STATISTICS Cuyamaca Community College Spring Semester, 2018 Math 060 Section 9979 Tues & Thurs 8:00 am 8:50 am H 118 Math 160 Section 9980 Tues & Thurs 9:00 am 10:50 am H 118 Mary Touchet mary.touchet@gcccd.edu Office Hours By appointment, H 135 Course Description Math 060 A review of the core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts needed in statistics. Intended for students who are concurrently enrolled in MATH 160, Elementary Statistics, at Cuyamaca College. Topics include concepts from arithmetic, pre algebra, elementary and intermediate algebra, and descriptive statistics that are needed to understand the basics of college level statistics. Concepts are taught through the context of descriptive data analysis. Additional emphasis is placed on solving and graphing linear equations and modeling with linear functions. This course is NOT intended for math, science, computer science, business, or engineering majors. Pass/No Pass only. Non degree applicable. Math 160 The use of probability techniques, hypothesis testing, and predictive techniques to facilitate decision making. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi square and t tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Applications using data from disciplines including business, social sciences, psychology, life science, health science, and education. Math 160 Prerequisite "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in MATH 096 or 103 or 110 or equivalent. Required Materials Text : Online textbook is on OLI: Concepts in Statistics using StatCrunch for labs Software: StatCrunch is required for this course. You will need to purchase access to the online statistical software package StatCrunch (available in the College Bookstore or online at http://www.statcrunch.com/ ). Graphing Calculator : You are required to have a graphing calculator for class. Our Department highly recommends and supports the use of TI Graphing Calculators in our Math Classes. For this class in particular, I would recommend that you use a TI 84 Calculator for your required graphing calculator.
Important Dates ( Academic Calendar ) * January 30...First day of regular semester classes * February 9 Last day to add, or drop classes (without a W on transcripts) * February 16 19 Holiday President s Weekend (No Classes) * March 2 Last day to apply for P/NP (CR/NCR) * March 9 Last day to apply for spring 2018 Degree/Certificate * March 26 31 Spring Break (No Classes all week) * April 27 Last day to drop semester length classes (with a "W") * May 25 Last day of semester length classes * May 28 Holiday Memorial Day (No Classes) * May 29 June 4 Final Exams Schedule: No regular classes * June 1...Review for Final 11 AM 1 PM * June 1...Final 11 AM 1 PM Course Schedule (Subject to Change) Jan 30 & Feb 1...Mod 1, 2 Feb 6 & 8...Mod 3, 4 Feb 13 & 15...Mod 5, 6 Feb 20 & 22...Mod 7, 8 Feb 27 & Mar 1...Mod 9, Exam #1 Mar 6 & 8...Mod 10, 11 Mar 13 & 15...Mod 12, 13 Mar 20 & 22...Mod 14, Mod 15 Mar 27 & Mar 29... No Classes, campus is closed Apr 3 & 5...Mod 16, Exam #2 Apr 10 & 12...Mod 17, 18, 19 Apr 17 & 19...Mod 20, 21 Apr 24 & 26...Mod 22, 23 May 1 & 3...Mod 24, Exam #3 May 8 & 10...Mod 25, 26 May 15 & 17...Mod 27 May 22 & 24...Mod 28, 29 May 30... Final Review 9:30 AM 11:30 AM June 1... Final Exam 7:30 AM 9:30 AM Course Requirements 1. Track your grade on the Learning Management System: Canvas 1. 30% Reading Assignments & Quizzes 2. 20% Math Interludes Assignments & Quizzes 3. 10% Other Assignments, Labs & Classwork 4. 20% Exams 5. 20% Final Exam 2. Homework: Homework problems are assigned from the module reading and also from the material covered in class, including interludes. 3. Quizzes: Quizzes will be given throughout the semester to determine students' learning from reading assignments, classwork and math interludes. These quizzes are connected to the completed homework. Minimal or no notification may be given before a quiz. Always be ready to take a quiz at any time. There are no makeups.
4. Labs & Classwork: This includes labs using StatCrunch writings, research and in class group work. Points may be deducted for incomplete work or late work. 5. Exams: There will be a few in class exams given throughout the semester, each worth 100 points. The exams will be administered through Canvas on the computer in a different classroom than our current class. You will have only 1 class period to take the exams. The comprehensive final exam is also worth 100 points. (Note you must earn at least a "D" on the final to earn a passing grade in this course.) 6. Math 060 is Pass/No Pass only. You will not receive a letter grade for this course. To receive a Pass in Math 060, you must pass Math 160 with a C or better. 7. Math 160 Grading Scale: A 94% and above A 90 93% B+ 87 89% B 84 86% B 80 83% C+ 77 79% C 70 76% D 60 69% F below 60% Class Policies Attend every class, arrive on time and remain for the entire class. Please notify me before class begins if you need to leave early or if you are expecting to be late (email is appropriate). Remember that quizzes may be given at random and cannot be made up. Four absences (4 days) during the first four weeks or 6 absences during the entire semester and you may be dropped arriving significantly late or leaving significantly early counts as an absence. Please see the class welcome page on Canvas and connect with another student if you happen to miss a portion or all of class to be informed of changes to the schedule. Cuyamaca College students are bound by the Student Code of Conduct. In this course, cheating, plagiarism, fraud and/or lying may result in a grade of F for the assignment/test with no make up work permitted. Any of these infractions may also result in formal disciplinary action by the Associate Dean of Student Affairs as described in the Student Code of Conduct as published in the catalog or online at: https://www.cuyamaca.edu/campus life/student affairs/conduct.aspx No eating or drinking allowed in the STEM Center or in the computer lab H 119 Be courteous and discrete in drinking and snacking in class (if we hear or smell what you are consuming, you should plan on sharing it!) Method of Evaluation The grading system will be implemented uniformly. Grades will be based on demonstrated proficiency in subject matter determined by multiple measurements for evaluation, including but not limited to essay exams, skills demonstration or, where appropriate, the symbol system. 1. Quizzes measure students ability to describe, display and organize numerical data, and work with and apply concepts of probability including the central limit theorem.
2. Exams measure students ability to apply statistical and probability concepts. 3. Computer laboratory assignments in which students will apply concepts of probability, display and analyze data using computer software, and analyze two variable data using regression/correlation concepts along with appropriate computer software. 4. Homework measures students ability to apply statistical and probability concepts to real world applications. Method of Instruction 1. Discussion and Lecture 2. Teamwork 3. Distance learning 4. Computer facilitated instruction Out of Class Assignments 1. Problem sets 2. Lab activities 3. Exploratory activities and/or projects 4. Reading and/or writing assignments Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of Math 160, students will be able to: 1. Summarize data graphically and numerically. 2. Use descriptive statistics (measures of central tendency, variation, relative position, and levels/scales of measurement) to describe a population and compare populations when appropriate. 3. Identify the sample space of an experiment or random trial. 4. Find and interpret the expected value and standard deviation of a Random variable. 5. Recognize the sampling distribution as a distribution of a sample statistic, the mean of the sampling distribution as the population mean, and the standard error of the sampling distribution as the standard deviation for the population (the Central Limit Theorem). 6. Construct and interpret confidence intervals. 7. Use hypothesis tests and inference (including t tests for one and two populations and Chi square test) to determine if a result is statistically significant for discrete (binomial) and continuous (normal) distributions. 8. Use analysis of variance (ANOVA) to analyze the differences between group means and their associated procedures such as variation among and between groups. 9. Perform statistical analysis using technology such as SPSS, EXCEL, Minitab, or StatCrunch. Upon successful completion of Math 060, students will be able to: 1. Formulate questions that can be addressed with data, then organize, display, and analyze relevant data to address these questions and communicate results. 2. Apply numerical and algebraic reasoning and computational skills to support statistical analysis. 3. Construct, use, and interpret mathematical models, specifically linear functions to represent and communicate relationships in quantitative data.
STEM Achievement Center To support your efforts to succeed in this class, it is highly recommended that you utilize the free tutoring services available in the STEM Achievement Center or Academic Resource Center (ARC). The hours of both centers are Monday through Thursday 9:00 am 6:00 pm and Friday 9:00 am 2:00 pm. Please understand these hours are subject to budget restrictions and may change. Academic Accommodations Academic accommodations are available for students with disabilities. Please identify yourself to Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSP&S) staff so that the appropriate accommodations can be ensured. Please show me your Authorized Academic Adjustment form to identify your accommodations. If you suspect that you have a disability, or require services for any other type of disability please contact Disabled Student Programs & Services in the One Stop Center (A 113) or call at 619 660 4239.