SYLLABUS -- MATH 10 – STATISTICS
Sec No. 1619 Fall 09 Merced College; Don Power
Class Schedule: 11:00-12:15, Tu-Th, S-203
Office:
Math Lab: Open Mon-Th 8AM to 7 PM, Fri 8AM to 1PM; My lab hour: Tues, 1-4 PM
Web site: http://www.mccd.edu/faculty/powerd e-mail: power.d@mccd.edu
Mailbox: #138 in
Textbook: Triola, Elementary Statistics, 11th Edition.
Calculator: Bring a scientific or graphing calculator with statistics functions (e.g. TI-83/84)
Math 10 -- Expected Student Outcomes
A. Assess the importance and use of statistics
B. Organize and present data in both tabular and graphical form
C. Compute and interpret measures of central tendency, variation (dispersion), and position
D. Apply basic counting techniques.
E. Calculate probabilities using basic probability rules and properties.
F. Recognize discrete probability distributions, including the binomial; select the appropriate distribution and calculate and interpret the results.
G. Evaluate data using the normal distribution and the Central Limit Theorem.
H. Utilize sampling techniques to make inferences about populations, including estimation (confidence intervals) and hypothesis tests.
I. Analyze paired data (regression and correlation).
J. Make appropriate use of calculators and computers to compute various statistical measures and execute/analyze various statistical programs/procedures.
K. Solve a variety of word problems (applications) using the above skills.
Lecture/Test Schedule (Appropximate): Tests ESOs
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1. |
Aug 18, 20 |
Ch 1: Read;
2.1, 2.2, |
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A, B |
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2. |
Aug 25, 27 |
2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, |
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B |
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3. |
Sep 1, 3 (Mon holiday) |
3.3, 3.4, |
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C |
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4. |
Sep 8, 10 |
3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, |
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C |
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5. |
Sep 15, 17 |
4.4, 4.5, |
Test, Ch 1, 2, 3 |
E |
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6. |
Sep 22, 24 |
4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, |
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D, E, F |
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7. |
Sep 29, Oct 1 |
5.3, 5.4, 5.5, |
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F, G |
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8. |
Oct 6, 8 |
6.1, 6.2, |
Test, Ch 4, 5 |
G |
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9. |
Oct 13, 15 |
6.3, 6.4, 6.5, |
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G |
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10. |
Oct 20, 22 |
6.6, 6.7, 7.2, |
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H |
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11. |
Oct 27, 29 |
7.3, 7.4, 7.5, |
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12. |
Nov 3, 5 |
8.1, 8.2, 8.3, |
Test, Ch 6, 7 |
H |
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13. |
Nov 10, 12 (Wed holiday) |
8.4, 8.5, 8.6, |
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H |
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14. |
Nov 17, 19 |
9.2, 10.1, 10.2, |
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H |
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15. |
Nov 24 (Thu-Fri holiday) |
10.3, 11.3, |
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I |
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16. |
Dec 1, 3 |
12.1, 12.2 |
Test, Ch 8, 9,
10 |
I |
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17. |
Dec 8, 10 |
13.1, 13.5 |
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H |
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18. |
Dec 17, 9:00 – 10:50 (Thurs) |
Comprehensive
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FINAL
EXAM |
J, K: All lessons |
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Grading
System |
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Grading Scale |
Grade** |
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-- Homework (top
15 of 16), 7 each |
100 points |
90% 630-700 |
A |
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-- 4 Chapter
Tests -- 100 points each |
400 points |
80% 560-629 |
B |
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-- Final Exam |
200 points |
70% 490-559 |
C |
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Total |
700 points* |
60% 420-498 |
D |
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*Plus Quizzes (2 points each) |
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Below 60%
0-419 |
F |
Homework
Due dates: The homework for each week's lectures (weeks 1-16)
is due in class on Tuesday of the following week. I will accept late homework up to Thursday in
class (2 points off).
Format:
Use standard notebook paper. Do not use spiral notebook paper unless you trim the ragged edge.
Start a new page for each lesson.
Put your name in the upper right corner of the page; do not write in the upper left corner.
Write clearly and organize your work neatly in one or two columns.
Leave at least one space between problems.
Staple your pages together in order in the upper left corner of the page.
Each question: Include:
Technology: Most weeks, the assignment will require you
to use a computer program (Minitab or Excel, both available in the Math Lab) to
do one or more problems
Chapter Tests
Preparation:
Review the Study Guide on the web site.
In the textbook, review the review materials at the end of each chapter.
Notes: You may use one 3x5 card of notes.
Work: Show your work to explain/justify your answers.
Calculator: Use a calculator, but make clear what you are putting into the calculator.
Make-ups are available if you miss a chapter test due to an emergency. You may make up one chapter test without penalty. For each additional make-up, your score will be reduced by 10% (unless you make prior arrangements).
Location/Time of
Make-ups: I will give
your make-up test to the secretary in the Developmental Ed Office in the
Deadline:
Within one week of the original test (You must complete it before class on the
7th day.
Lowest test: I will replace your lowest test by your final
exam percentage, if it helps your grade.
*Quizzes will be scored at 2 points each. These may add to the points available for the class. There will be no make-ups.
**Comprehensive Final Exam; Final
Course Grade
You must take the final exam to get an A, B, or C for the course. You will receive at least a C for the course if (a) you have at least 70% on both the homework and the final exam; or (b) you have at least 80% on both the homework and the chapter tests. You will receive at least a B for the course if you have at least 90% on both the homework and the chapter tests.
Attendance for the full class period is mandatory. If you wish to drop the class, that is your responsibility. However, I may drop you for nonattendance. Examples: (1) absence for a full week of consecutive classes, (2) missing a test and not arranging for a make-up, or (3) missing a total of four or more class periods if you are failing the course. (4) Waitlist students who miss either class session the first week will be dropped from the waitlist.
Academic Honesty. It is your responsibility to refrain from cheating in any form, and to refuse to aid or abet any form of academic dishonesty. See the Merced College Academic Honesty Procedure (under "Civil Assurances" in the Schedule of Classes) for definitions and a partial list of possible disciplinary actions. For a first offense, expect to receive a zero score (not to be dropped) for the particular assignment or exam; for a repeated offense, also expect referral to the Vice President of Student Personnel (since serious or repeated offenses may result in suspension from the college).
Cell Phones and Pagers are
disruptive. Except for public safety
(police, fire, paramedic), please make them silent. Cell phones may not be used or on students'
desks during any test.
Disabled Students: If you have a verified physical, medical, psychological, or learning disability or perhaps you feel you may have one of these disabilities which impacts your ability to carry out assigned course work, please contact the Disabled Student Services (DSS) office. DSS staff will review your needs and determine what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation is confidential. DSS is located in the Lesher Student Services Bldg., Room 234, phone 384-6155.
Specific Homework Assignments will be announced in class and posted on the web site each week.
SPECIFIC HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (to be posted on the web site each week)
Due Aug 25
11th Edition
1-2 #1,
2, 6, 7-13 (odds)
1-3 #1-4
(all), 5-29 (odds)
1-4 #1-4
(all), 9-25 (odds)
1-5 #1-4
(all), 5-29 (odds)
2.2 #1-4
(all), 5-15 (odds), 21, 22
10th Edition
1-2 #1-6
(all), 9-25 (odds), and #18 (Ans: ratio)
1-3 #1-4
(all), 9-25 (odds)
1-4 #1-4
(all), 5-27 (odds)
2.2 #1-4
(all), 5-15 (odds), 19, 20
Due Sept 1
11th Edition
2.3 #1-8
(all), 10, 11, 12
2.4 #1-8
(all), 13, 21, 23
Computer assignment: Use a computer program to create histograms
for:
a. Data set 4 in
Appendix B: Use the amount of Tar in
menthol cigarettes. Suggested: Minitab
b. The frequency
distribution in problem 5 of lesson 2.2
Suggested: Excel
2.5 #1-4
(all), 5, 6, 9
3.2 #1-4 (all), 5, 13, 15, 21, 24, 25 Computer, 35. See
terminology in #33, 37, 38, 39, 40
10th Edition
2.3 #1-8
(all), 10-12
2.4 #1-8
(all), 16, 17, 21, 22, 24
Computer assignment: Use a computer program to create histograms
for:
a. Data set 3 in Appendix B: Use the amount of Tar Suggested: Minitab
b. The frequency distribution in problem 5
of lesson 2.2 Suggested: Excel
3.2 #1-4 (all), 5, 7, 9, 13, 16, 17, 23 Computer, 30. See
terminology in #29, 30b, 33, 34, 35
Due Sept 8
11th Edition
3.3 #1-7
(all; do 5-7 by hand, using the computing formula), 13 17, 21, 23 Computer, 29,
31, 33, 35
3.4 #1,
2, 3, 5-25 (odds) [we
will delay the discussion of boxplots until next
week]
10th Edition
3.3 #1-7
(all; do 5-7 by hand, using the computing formula), 13 17, 23 Computer, 25, 31,
33, 35
3.4 #1,
2, 3, 5-27 (odds)
Due Sept 17
11th Edition
3.4 #27,
28, 29, 30 Computer, 31 Computer
4.2 #1-4 (all), 5-17 (odds), 25, 29, 31, 33. Also
14, 34
4.3 #1-4
(all), 5-15 (odds), 21-29 (odds)
10th Edition
3.5 #1-6
(all), 7-8 Computer, 10 Computer, 13
4.2 #1-4 (all), 5-17 (odds), 25, 29, 31, 33. Also
8, 26
4.3 #1-4
(all), 5-25 (odds)
Due Sept 22
11th Edition
4.4 #1-4
(all), 5, 7, 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25, 27, 33
4.5 #1-4
(all), 5-15 (odds), 19, 21, 27, 28, 31 (assume it is not a leap year)
10th Edition
4.4 #1-4
(all), 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19
4.5 #1-4
(all), 5-17 (odds), 18, 21, 23, 25 (assume it is not a leap year)
Due Oct 1
11th Edition
4.6 Omit. But use EXCEL to generate 50 random numbers
between 0 and 100
Use
this formula in each cell: =INT(
Stabilize
the values by using COPY and PASTE SPECIAL...VALUES
Use
your list to select , at random, 10 numbers between 1
and 70
4.7 #1-4
(all), 5-13 (odds), 17, 19, 21, 27, 33
Extra problem: A carton contains 12 eggs, 3 of which are
cracked. If we randomly select 5 of the
eggs for hard boiling, what is the probability of the following events: (a) All of the cracked eggs are selected;
(b) None of the cracked eggs are
selected; (c) Two of the cracked eggs
are selected.
4.8 Use the intuitive
technique (table method) for all calculations in this lesson: #1,
3, 4, 7, 9
NOTE: Lesson 4.8 is located on-line on the
textbook web site
10th Edition
4.6
Omit. But use EXCEL to generate 50
random numbers between 0 and 100.
Use
this formula in each cell: =INT(
Stabilize
the values by using COPY and PASTE SPECIAL...VALUES
Use
your list to select , at random, 10 numbers between 1
and 70
4.7 #1-4 (all), 5-13 (odds), 17, 19, 23, 27, 32, 33
4.8 Use the intuitive
technique (table method) for all calculations in this lesson: #1,
3, 4, 7, 9
NOTE: Lesson 4.8 is located on-line on the
textbook web site
5.2 #1-4, (all), 5-17 (odds), 18, 21
Due Oct 6
11th Edition
5.2 #1-4,
(all), 5-21 (odds), 30
5.3 #1-4
(all), 5-33 (odds)
Computer: Use EXCEL to produce both the binomial distribution and the cumulative binomial distribution for #31. Questions: Which of these tables works best for answering #41? Why can't we use the tables in the book (Table A-1) for this one?
5.4 #1-4
(all), 5-15 (odds); also 10
10th Edition
5.2 #1-4, (all), 5-17 (odds), 18, 21
5.3 #1-3
(all), 5-33 (odds)
Computer: Use EXCEL to produce both the binomial distribution and the cumulative binomial distribution for #31. Questions: Which of these tables works best for answering #31? Why can't we use the tables in the book (Table A-1) for this one?
5.4 #1-4
(all), 5-15 (odds); also 10
Due Oct 13
11th Edition
5.5 #1-4
(all), 5-11 (odds), 12, 17
Computer: Use EXCEL to compute both the binomial
distribution and the Poisson distribution for n=30, p=0.4, and values of x from
0 to 40. Describe the major differences
that you see.
6.2 1-4 (all), 5-37 (odds), 38, 41, 45-51 (odds), 53
6.3 1-4
(all), 5-31 (odds). Rework
#25 using EXCEL.
For #15, why would the results differ slightly from the results you got from Table A-2?
6.4 1-7 (all), 13, 19
10th Edition
5.5 #1-4
(all), 5-11 (odds), 12, 15
Computer: Use EXCEL to compute both the binomial
distribution and the Poisson distribution for n=30, p=0.4, and values of x from
0 to 40. Describe the major differences
that you see.
6.2 1-4 (all), 5-41 (odds), 30
6.3 1-4
(all), 5-23 (odds). Also do #5-11 (odds)
from 11th Ed. Rework #15 using EXCEL.
For #15, Why would the results differ slightly from the results you got from Table A-2?
6.4 1-6 (all), 7, 9, 11
Due Oct 20
11th Edition
6.5 1-4 (all), 5-15 (odds), 6
10th Edition
6.5 1-4 (all), 5-15 (odds), 8
Due Oct 27
11th Edition
6.6 1-4 (all), 5-15 (odds), 16, 25, 27. Also #17: Compare (1) your results using the normal approximation to the binomial distribution, using the usual continuity correction, with (2) the actual binomial probability, computed using EXCEL.
6.7 1-4 (all), 5, 6, 7, Do #9, 11, 17 with a
computer: I suggest Minitab; you'll need a
histogram, a stem-and-leaf plot (for outliers) and a "probability
plot"
7.2 1-4 (all), 5-33 (odds), 43, 45. Read #49 (you do not need to work it).
10th Edition
6.6 1-4 (all), 5-15 (odds), 16, 25, 27. Also #17: Compare (1) your results using the normal approximation to the binomial distribution, using the usual continuity correction, with (2) the actual binomial probability, computed using EXCEL.
6.7 1-4 (all), 5, 6, 7, Do #9, 11, 17 with a
computer: I suggest Minitab; you'll need a
histogram, a stem-and-leaf plot (for outliers) and a "probability
plot"
7.2 1-4 (all), 5-33 (odds), 43, 45. Read #49 (you do not need to work it).
Due Nov 3
11th Edition
7.3 1-4 (all), 5-35 (odds), 28
7.4 1-4
(all), 5-21 (odds), 25, 26
7.5 1-4 (all), 5-17 (odds), 23
10th Edition
7.3 1-4 (all), 5-33 (odds), 24, 37
7.4 1-4 (all), 5-23 (odds), 24
7.5 1-4 (all), 5-17 (odds), 23
Due Nov 10
11th Edition
8.2
1-4 (all), 5-43 (odds)
8.3 1-4 (all), 9-19 (odds), 20
8.4 1-4 (all), 5-15 (odds), 19
10th Edition
8.2 1-4 (all), 5-43 (odds)
8.3 1-4 (all), 9-19 (odds), 22
8.4 1-4 (all), 5-17 (odds)
Due Nov 17
11th Edition
8.5 1-4 (all), 5-19 (odds), 23, 27.
Use Minitab to produce the display in #13
8.6 15, with the traditional approach
10th Edition
8.5 1-4 (all), 5-19 (odds), 23, 27.
Use Minitab to produce the display in #15
8.6 17, with the traditional approach
Due Nov 24
11th Edition
9.2 1-4 (all), 9-17 (odds), 23
9.3 #9
with Minitab (or Statdisk or DDXL)
9.4 #11
with Minitab (or Statdisk or DDXL)
10.2 1-4
(all), 5-15 (odds)
10.3 1-4 (all), 5-15 (odds)
10th Edition
9.2 1-4 (all), 9-15 (odds), 23, 27
9.3 #9
with Minitab (or Statdisk or DDXL)
9.4 #11
with Minitab (or Statdisk or DDXL)
10.2 1-4
(all), 5-15 (odds)
10.3 1-4 (all), 5-15 (odds)
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