SYLLABUS -- MATH 10 -- STATISTICS Sec No. 1550 Fall 08
Office:
Web site: http://www.mccd.edu/faculty/powerd e-mail: power.d@mccd.edu
Home phone: Refer to Atwater Phone Directory.
My Class Schedule: 8:00 Tu-Th S-203; 12:00 I-143, 2:00 I-143, 3:00 MWF V-112
Math Lab: Open Mon 9AM to 9:30PM, Tu-Th 8AM to 9:30PM, Fri 8AM to 1PM.
My lab hour: Tues 3-4
Textbook: Triola, Elementary Statistics, 10th Edition.
Calculator: Bring a scientific or graphing calculator with statistics functions (e.g. TI-83/84)
Lecture/Test Schedule (Appropximate): Tests ESOs
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1. |
Aug 18-22 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, |
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A |
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2. |
Aug 25-29 |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, |
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B |
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3. |
Sep 1-5 (Mon holiday) |
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, |
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C |
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4. |
Sep 8-12 |
3.4, 3.5, 4.1, |
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C |
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5. |
Sep 15-19 |
4.2, 4.3, |
Test, Ch 1, 2, 3 |
E |
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6. |
Sep 22-26 |
4.4, 4.5, 4.7, 4.8, |
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D, E, F |
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7. |
Sep 29 - Oct 3 |
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, |
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F, G |
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8. |
Oct 6-10 |
5.4, 5.5, 6.1, |
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G |
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9. |
Oct 13-17 |
6.2, 6.3, |
Test, Ch 4, 5 |
G |
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10. |
Oct 20-24 |
6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 7.1, |
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H |
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11. |
Oct 27-31 |
7.2, 7.3, 7.4, |
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12. |
Nov 3-7 |
8.1, 8.2, 8.3, |
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H |
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13. |
Nov 10-14 (Mon holiday) |
8.4, 8.5, |
Test, Ch 6, 7 |
H |
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14. |
Nov 17-21 |
8.6, 9.2, 10.1, 10.2, |
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H |
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15. |
Nov 23-28 (Thu-Fri holiday) |
10.3, 11.3, |
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I |
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16. |
Dec 1-5 |
12.1, 12.2 |
Test, Ch 8, 9,
10 |
I |
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17. |
Dec 8-12 |
13.1, 13.5 |
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H |
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18. |
Tues, Dec 16, 8:00 |
Final Exam
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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 Thursday of the following week. I will accept late homework up to Friday
afternoon (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: You must clearly show your work to explain/justify your answers.
Calculator: You may use a calculator, but you must 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:
Developmental Ed Office in
Deadline:
Within one week of the original test
Lowest test: Your lowest test will be replaced 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.
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 Office 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.
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 28:
1-2 #1-4 (all), 9-23 (odds)
1-3 #1-4 (all), 5-27 (odds)
1-4 #1-4 (all), 5-29 (odds)
Due Sep 4
2.2 #1-4 (all), 5-15 (odds), 19, 20
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
Due Sep 11
3.2 #1-4 (all), 5, 7, 9,
13, 16, 17, 23 Computer, 30. See
terminology in #29, 30b, 33, 34, 35
3.3 #1-4 (all), 5, 7, 8, 13 17, 23 Computer,
25, 31, 33, 35
Due Sep 18
3.4 #1, 2, 3, 5-27 (odds)
3.5 #1-6 (all), 7-8 Computer, 10 Computer, 13
Due Sep 25
4.2 #1-4 (all), 5-17 (odds), 25, 29, 31, 33
4.3 #1-4 (all), 5-25 (odds)
Due Oct 2
4.4 #1-4 (all), 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15,
17, 19, 21ab (assume it is not a leap year)
4.5 #1-4 (all), 5-17 (odds), 18, 21, 23, 24
4.6 Omit.
But use EXCEL to generate 30 random numbers between 0 and 100
Use
this formula in each cell: =INT(
Stabilize
the values by using COPY and PASTE SPECIAL...VALUES
4.7 #1-4 (all), 5-13 (odds), 17, 19, 23, 27,
32, 33
4.8 #1, 3, 4, 7, 9 NOTE:
Lesson 4.8 is located on-line on the textbook web site
Due Oct 9
5.2 #1-4, (all), 5-21 (odds)
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?
Due Oct 16
5.4 #1-4 (all), 5-15 (odds), 21
5.5 #1-4 (all), 5-15 (odds)
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.
Math 10 -- Expected Student Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student is expected to be able to:
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.
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