CLASSROOM   LOCATION:           WWW                         SEMESTER: Fall 2008

Instructor: Donna Tupper                            OFFICE LOCATION: F-413 Essex Campus

instructOR  Phone:   410-780-6619                 Email:  dtupper@ccbcmd.edu                                 

WEBPAGE:  faculty.ccbcmd.edu/~dtupper               

Office hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday’s from 6:30PM – 7:25PM

Course Pre-requisites:   Algebra I and II and a satisfactory score on the MATH placement

       test or satisfactory completion of (MATH 083 or MATH 101 or LVM 3).

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Students will develop an understanding of statistical methodology and use of critical judgment in analyzing data sets.  Topics include descriptive statistics, introduction to probability, normal and binomial distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, regression and correlation, chi-square distribution, and introduction to ANOVA.  Computer applications are considered.  See instructor for the calculator required. A statistical computer package, e.g. Minitab, is introduced as a computational tool.

REQUIREMENTS (papers, oral reports, projects, etc.)

Final Average = .02(sum of web assignments) + .2(test 1 + test 4) + .25(test 2 + test 3) 

 We will be discussing this formula in chapter 3 of your text!

Grading policy

_______  A = 90+

_______  B = 80 – 89.999

_______  C = 70 – 79.999

_______  D = 60 – 69.999

_______  F =  below 60

Attendance policy FOR THIS COURSE:

Since we are an online class, attendance is relative.  I expect all assignments and test taken by the time they are due.  However, if circumstances come up that prevent this from happening, your instructor will allow an extension as long as documentation is provided and the extension is asked for PRIOR to the due date.

As long as the server is up, in the event of inclement weather, this class will still meet.

Materials  TI83 or TI84 (which can be borrowed from the Essex library at the start of the semester) and either Statdisk or Minitab.  If you are going to Towson, Minitab is required.  There will be information on how to download a student copy at the course website.  This will be significantly less expensive than purchasing it anyplace else.

TEXT(S):

            Elementary Statistics   by Triola          Edition  10         Addison Wesley Publisher   

Special procedures (Includes policies regarding classroom behavior, style of written assignments, retention of papers, compiling of portfolios, availability of support services, etc.)

Since we are an online class, attendance is relative.  I expect all assignments and test taken by the time they are due.  However, if circumstances come up that prevent this from happening, your instructor will allow an extension as long as documentation is provided and the extension is asked for PRIOR to the due date.

MATH 153 COURSE CALENDAR

Below is a calendar for Math 153.  It was designed to help you stay on track during the busy school semester.  You should be FINISHED with each section on the date stated below.  If you find yourself falling behind in the calendar, it is your responsibility to find time to catch up.  I can't help you with that.

August 26, 2008 Section 1.2 & 1.4 of the text.   Remember to also read the first section of my online lecture notes. At the end of each section of lecture notes, you will see links to your homework from the text. Occasionally, you will also find your web assignments.

August 28, 2008 Section 2.2 from text.  

August 30, 2008 Section 2.3 & 2.4 of the text.  

September 3, 2008 Section 3.2 of text.  

September 6, 2008 Section 3.3 of text.

September 9, 2008 Section 3.4 of the text.  

September 12, 2008 Section 3.5 of text.  

September 15, 2008 Section 4.2 of text.  

September 18, 2008 Section 4.3 of text.  

September 21, 2008 Section 4.4 of text.  

September 24, 2008 Sections 4.5 & 4.7 of text.   In section 4.7, just do the part on Combinations. You will need that in chapter 5.  

September 26, 2008 Section 5.2 of text.   In this section, read over the difference between discrete and continuous and what it means to be a probability distribution. It is important that you realize that a discrete random variable is countable. The key phrase here is "number of". A continuous random variable is typically a measurement, like length, width, volume and distance. Also realize what it means to be a probability distribution. The individual probabilities must be between 0 and 1 inclusive. Also, the sum of all the probabilities must equal exactly 1.  

September 29, 2008 Section 5.3 of text.  

October 1, 2008 Section 5.4 of text.   This ends unit 1 of the course. Make your appointment to take your first test. I want the test taken by October 7. Remember to work on the practice test before you take the real test.  

October 3, 2008 Section 6.1 & 6.2   The Standard Normal Curve begins unit 2 of the course.

October 6, 2008 Section 6.3  

October 7, 2008 Test 1 DUE!!!   Remember to make sure all of your web assignments and bonus exercises are submitted BEFORE you take the test.   ·   

October 9, 2008 Section 6.4 of text.

October 12, 2008 Section 6.5 of text.

October 15, 2008 Section 6.6 of text.   I want you to read over this section because the concept of the normal approximation to the binomial curve is very important in chapters 7, 8 and 9. However, you will not be examined on the procedures here. Just make sure you read through it.

October 18, 2008 Section 7.2 of text

October 22, 2008 Section 7.4 of the text.   Please note, we skip section 7.5 of the text. This ends unit 2 of the course. Make sure you submit your bonus exercises and web assignment prior to taking the test. Test 2 is due by October 31.

October 26, 2008 Section 8.1 & 8.2   This begins unit 3 of the course

October 30, 2008 Section 8.3 of the text.

October 31, 2008 Test 2 is due today.

November 5, 2008 Section 8.4 of the text.

November 9, 2008 Section 8.5 of text.

November 13, 2008 Section 9.2 of text.

November 17, 2008 Section 9.3 of text.

November 21, 2008 Section 9.4 of text.   This ends unit 3 of the course. Take test 3 no later than November 25. The testing center will only administer finals during finals week and I would like to grade these test during Thanksgiving break.

November 25, 2008 Test 3 is due today.

November 26 - 30, 2008  Thanksgiving Break

December 1, 2008 Section 10.2 of text.   This begins unit four, the last unit of the course

December 4, 2008 Section 10.3 of the text and Unit 3 Test.   Remember that the unit 3 test needs to be completed by today

December 7, 2008 Section 11.3 of text

December 10, 2008 Section 12.2 of text

December 13, 2008 Test 4 due today!   This is your fourth and final test of the semester.  

Course Objectives

 Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1.      Demonstrate the relationship of statistics to the modern world. (I,IV,V,1,2,3,6,7)

2.      Apply technology to statistical problems.(IV,4)

3.      Assess statistical reasoning in everyday life.(I,1,3,6,7)

4.      Describe data with appropriate measures of central tendency and variability.(I, IV,V,1,3,4,6,7)

5.      Evaluate statistical graphs.(I,IV,V,1,3,4,6,7)

6.      Analyze linear regression and correlation problems (I,IV,V,1,3,4,5,6,7)

7.      Examine statistical concepts as they apply to diverse populations. (III, V)

8.      Compute binomial probabilities (I,IV,1,4,6,7)

9.      Compute normal distribution probabilities (I,IV,1,4,6,7)

10.  Apply the fundamentals of probability and the addition and multiplication rules to introductory problems.(I,IV,1,3,4,6,7)

11.  Evaluate confidence intervals in order to make informed decisions about data.(I,IV,V,1,3,4,5,6,7)

12.  Determine the validity of conclusions about a population by performing hypothesis tests.(I,IV,V,1,3,4,5,6,7)

13.  Use of the chi-square distribution to perform independence and/or goodness-of-fit tests using data obtained in everyday life.(I,IV,V,1,3,4,6,7)

14.  Use a one-way ANOVA to solve "real-world" problems.(I,IV,V,1,3,4,6,7)

15.  Construct a solution to real world problems using problem methods individually and in groups. (II, III, V, VI, 2, 3, 7)

16.  Examine the mathematical contributions made by people from diverse cultures throughout history. (V, 5)

17.  Articulate a solution to mathematical problems. (II, 2)

Major Topics

I. Introduction

A.    Introductory definitions

B.     Use of statistics in everyday life

II. Descriptive Statistics

A.    Graphs

B.     Measures of Central Tendency

C.     Measures of Variability

III. Probability

1. Fundamentals and basic concepts
2. Addition rule
3. Multiplication rule

IV. Binomial Distribution

A.    Use and interpret binomial probabilities

B.     Mean and standard deviation of a binomial random variable

V. Normal Distribution

A.    Characteristics of the normal distribution

B.     Use and interpret normal probabilities

C.     The Central Limit Theorem

VI. Estimates and Confidence Intervals

1. Introduction to the t-distribution
2. Confidence Interval for a population mean, large and small sample sizes
3. Confidence Interval for a population proportion

VII. Hypothesis testing

1. Characteristics of a hypothesis test
2. Hypothesis test of a population mean, large and small sample sizes

C.     Hypothesis test of a population proportion

D.    Hypothesis testing for two populations

VIII. Regression and correlation

1. Scatter plot
2. Use and interpret the correlation coefficient
3. Use and interpret the linear regression line

IX. Chi-Square Distribution

Independence tests and/or goodness-of-fit test

X. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)

     One-way ANOVA

Rationale (Instructor’s statement relating course content to student’s personal and academic growth, etc.)

Statistics is used in a great number of areas such as business, psychology, nursing and medicine, biology, and the social sciences.  This course will provide the basics of descriptive and inferential statistics so that students will be more able to read and interpret research articles in the student's field.  In addition, the student should be better able to understand statistics as it is used in everyday life and in newspaper and magazine articles.

TESTING CENTER

All tests for this course are taken at the testing center of your home campus.  The tests are standard pencil/paper test and you are required to show all work.  Regardless of which testing center you use, it is your responsibility to make an appointment at least a week before you plan on taking your test.  A complete list of dates for exams is listed in the course calendar.  You can either email or call the testing center of your home campus to make an appointment.  Contact information is listed below and can be found at http://www.ccbcmd.edu/testing/index.html

Required Testing Material: 

·         ·         Make sure you bring along a picture ID

·         ·         Pencils and rulers to take your test with.

·         ·         Your TI - 83 or TI - 84 calculator.

·         ·         Your formula card (either from your text or from the publishers website)

Prohibited Testing Material: 

·         ·         any communication devices such as cell phones, PDA's,IPOD's or Blackberry's

·         ·         any hand-written notes

·         ·         any math text book

·         ·         Statdisk or Minitab Tutorials

·         ·         TI Tutorial

Attendance policy

 Attendance at each class and lab is essential.  Please be on time.  Students with a legitimate problem about attendance  should discuss the situation with their instructor.

NOTE:  The deadline for withdrawing from a course or changing to an audit for the Fall 2008  semester is October 31.

Failure to officially withdraw from a class you have stopped attending may result in an "F" grade.

COURSE REPEAT POLICY

 Policy on Repeated Courses, page 194 of the 2004-2006 CCBC catalog states, “Students may repeat a course only once without permission.  When a student repeats a course, only the higher grade is computed into the Quality Point Average (QPA).  All grades will remain on the student’s transcript.  Before a student is permitted to register for the course for a third time, the student must have the permission of the academic dean responsible for the course.  Before a student may repeat a developmental course that he or she has failed twice, the student’s record must be reviewed by a support team which will make recommendations regarding enrollment.”  Please note:  The instructor does not have the authority to grant permission to register for a third attempt at the course.

Disabled Students

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CCBC is committed to providing an environment that is conducive to learning for all students.  Any student who is disabled and requires special accommodation should contact the appropriate campus as follows:

Code of Academic Integrity

For the College to make its maximum contribution as an institution of high learning, the entire college community must uphold high standards of integrity, honesty, and ethical behavior.  In seeking the truth, in learning to think critically, and in preparing for a life of constructive service, honesty is imperative.  Each student has a responsibility to submit work that is uniquely his or her own, or to provide clear and complete acknowledgement of the use of work attributable to others.  To these ends, the following actions are expected of students:

·         Complete all work on exams without assistance.

·         Follow the professor’s instructions when completing all class assignments.

·         Ask for clarification when instructions are not clear.

·         Report to the instructor any unauthorized information related to an exam.

·         Provide proper credit when quoting or paraphrasing.

·         Submit only one’s own work.

Students who do not accept responsibility for the integrity of their own work will experience sanctions, including a written reprimand, failure of the assignment, failure of the course, and/or dismissal from the program.  For repeat and extreme offenses, the College reserves the right to suspend or expel students.

Writing Policy

The College recognizes that clear, correct, and concise use of language is characteristic of an educated person.  Therefore, whenever possible, faculty members in all disciplines should require written assignments in their courses in order to encourage effective writing by their students.  Also, instructors should consider the quality of writing in determining a grade for a written assignment.  Poor writing can be a sufficient cause for a failing grade on a paper and, in extreme cases, a failing grade in a course.

Inclement Weather/Emergency Closing Policy

In the event that the college (or a specific campus) opens late due to weather-related or other emergency conditions, classes will commence at the announced opening time and resume the normal schedule thereafter for the remainder of the day.  Faculty, students, and classified staff should report to wherever they would normally have been at the announced opening time. **

Students and faculty engaged in field placement programs (such as internships, clinical placements, etc.) should discuss the handling of emergency situations at the beginning of the placement period.  Both the requirements of the program and the safety of persons involved should be considered in planning a course of action in those cases where students are expected to report to off-campus locations.

** For example, if you had a class that began at 9:35 and the college opened at 10:00 because of snow, you would report to your 9:35 class at 10:00.

When the college closes because of severe weather or emergency conditions, announcements of class cancellations are made on local radio and television stations and the college website (www.ccbcmd.edu).  Closings and delays will also be recorded on the campus weather lines:

TUTORING SERVICES

Students are encouraged to seek help from their instructors whenever they encounter academic difficulty (either during scheduled office hours or by appointment).  In addition, each campus offers free academic support services.  For more information, contact:

CIVILITY AND COMMUNITY BUILDING EXPECTATIONS

Creating a Culture of CARE©

(Compassion, Appreciation, Respect, Empowerment)

As members of the CCBC community of learners, we are expected to act with respect, honesty, responsibility and accountability.  Each of us is expected to be aware of the impact our behavior has on the community.  CCBC wishes to each learner to commit to the following actions:

                                •   Become an active and engaged learner

                                •   Celebrate the richness of our diversity

                                •   Respect the campus and its code of conduct

                                •   Practice empathy and compassion

                                •   Promote the empowerment of others

MAJOR RELIGIOUS HOLIDAY POLICY

Students not attending class because they are observing major religious holidays shall be given the opportunity, to the maximum extent possible, to make up, within a reasonable amount of time, any academic work or tests they miss. Arrangements between the student and the faculty member(s) for the student to make up missed assignments or tests must be made in advance of the religious holiday, at the initiation of the student.

STUDENT E-MAIL ACCOUNTS

 CCBC has joined the ranks of the very few community colleges in Maryland who provide email accounts to all credit students.  Each student who is registered in credit classes now has an email account and up to 5 Mb of storage in their mail box.  This account will not be deleted even if the student graduates or leaves CCBC for any reason.

 For information about the system and how students can determine their email address, go the CCBC Home Page and click on “Student Email”.  From here students can find their email address, get to an on-line user manual and access instructions on how to forward the CCBC email to the system of choice (AOL, Comcast, Hot Mail, etc.)