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MATH 201 Syllabus: Face to Face Monday Wednesday
Friday 11:00 to 12:40 E106
ELEMENTS of STATISTICS and PROBABILITY
5 UNITS
Instructor Larry
Green
Office Phone Number 541-4660
Extension 341
Internet
Textbook: Instead
of a traditional textbook, this class will use a free interactive
multimedia online learning system. Printed versions are for sale in
the college bookstore. Follow the link to view the textbook: http://cnx.org/contents/30189442-6998-4686-ac05-ed152b91b9de@17.44/Preface (Links
to an external site.)
Course Description This
course will cover data analysis including probability,
distributions, sampling, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals,
regression analysis, and nonparametric analysis.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Design and implement an unbiased
study that will produce sound statistical results.
- Generate and interpret statistics
and graphs from data that arise from surveys and experiments.
- Implement the rules of
probability.
- Apply confidence intervals and
test hypotheses to make conclusions about data that come from
practical applications.
- Perform regression analysis to
make informed predictions about relationships between
quantitative variables.
Prerequisite A
grade of C or better in Math 154A or an equivalent class within the
past two years, or a satisfactory score on the assessment test.
Grading Policy Your
letter grade will be based on your percentage of possible points.
A 90 -- 100%
C 70 -- 79%
B 80 -- 89%
D 60 -- 69%
Quizzes (Online): ..............................................
75 points
Quizzes (Flipped):
.............................................50 points
Quizzes (in class): ............................................75
points
Exam 1: October 16
....................................... 150 points
Exam 2: November
13 ................................... 150 points
Project 1: October
12 ..................................... 150 points
Project 2: November 23 .................................... 150
points
Final Exam: December 7, 10:00 to 11:50 am ... 200 points
Exam Policy Students
are to bring calculators, pencils or pens, and paper to each
proctored exam. A single 3"x5" note card may also be used. The
note card can have writing on both sides. Grading will based
on the progress towards the final answer, and the demonstration of
understanding of the concept that is being tested, therefore, work
must be shown in detail. Without a proven medical excuse, a 10% per
day penalty will be given for each day the regular exam is taken
late. The final exam cannot be taken late.
Online Quiz Policy Quizzes are to be done on the
Canvas site by the due date. It is strongly recommended that
you keep a journal of the written responses to the quiz questions.
This will help you prepare for the projects, midterm and final exam.
Quizzes are due at 11:55 PM on Sundays, but it is recommended that
you complete your work by Friday night. Quizzes may be taken many
times (before 11:55 PM on Sunday) until you are satisfied with you
score with only your highest score recorded. Time extensions
will only be given if they are requested by the Friday before they
are due. There is no time limit for the quizzes as long as you
finish before the deadline.
In Class Quizzes Every Friday when there is not a
holiday or an exam, you will take a written quiz that tests you on
the material that occurred since the last quiz or exam. If you have
completed the online quiz with a score of at least 50% then you may
bring a 3"x5" notecard to use for the quiz.
Flipped Days This
is a partially flipped class in that instead of a regular lecture on
each chapter, you will watch the lecture at home and then will work
on group exercises in class. At the beginning of class on flipped
days, you will take a short quiz that tests you on whether you
viewed the quiz and took notes. You will use the notes to quickly
answer the quiz questions. Be sure to write down the answers to
each of the examples that are given in the video lecture since that
is what you mainly be questioned on. Most students receive 100% if
they watched the quiz and took detailed notes and 0% if they did not
watch the quiz. Flipped quizzes cannot be made up, but if you are
ill and cannot make it, an long alternative assignment can be
arranged for extra credit to earn back the missed points.
Projects Two
projects will be created for this class. For Project
1, students will collect quantitative data and use a computer to
display each of the charts discussed in class. For Project
2 (Links
to an external site.),
students will conduct a survey and construct a confidence interval
and perform a hypothesis test. Each project will include the
results and a narrative describing data collection, assumptions
made, background information, how the data was analyzed, and
conclusions. Unless specifically stated, all results must be
computed using a computer spreadsheet program and the computer
generated results must be included with the project. The
projects should be typed, double spaced, and have 12 point font.
Students are to work in pairs or trios. A 15% penalty will be
incurred on any student who cannot work with another student. Larry
will be happy to look at a rough draft of your paper if you can
bring or email it to him at least 24 hours before it is due.
After receiving feedback, you can ask more questions, but only one
rough draft of the paper will be reviewed by Larry. Note:
If you chose a partner from the online class, the due date is the
earlier of the two due dates. You will receive your project grade
within one week of its due date.
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday ............................ 12:40 to 1:40 pm
A 210
Tuesday ............................ 9:00 to 10:00 am
A210
Wednesday .................... 12:40 to 1:40 pm
A210
Thursday ........................ 12:00 to 1:00 pm
A210
Friday.............................. 12:40 to 1:40 pm
A210
CALCULATORS: The
TI 83, TI 84+ is required for this course. The TI 89 with the
TI 83/84 downloaded or the TI nSpire will also work for this class.
There are a limited number of TI 84+ calculators available for rent
for $5 at the Library.
LEARNING DISABILITIES: If
you have a learning disability, be sure to discuss your special
needs with Larry. Learning disabilities will be accommodated
and you may contact our disability
resource center (Links
to an external site.) by email or
by phone at (530) 541-4660 x 384.
TUTORING: Tutors are available at no cost in A 201 (The
Math Success Center (Links
to an external site.)).
A WORD ON HONESTY:
Cheating or copying will not be
tolerated. People who cheat dilute the honest effort of the rest of
us. If you cheat on a quiz, exam, or project you will receive
an F for the course, not merely for the test. Other
college disciplinary action including expulsion might occur. Please
don't cheat in this class. If you are having difficulty with
the course, please contact me.
SCHEDULE
Week 1
9/21: Introduction to statistics
9/23: Chapter 2 flipped day
9/25: In Class Quiz on Chapters 1 and 2, Project 1 discussion and
recap of chapters 1 and 2.
Week 2
9/28: Chapter 3 flipped day
9/30: More on Chapter 3
10/2: In Class Quiz on Chapter 3, Project Q&A
Week 3
10/5: Chapter 4 flipped day
10/7: Chapter 5 flipped day
10/9: In Class quiz on Chapters 4 and 5, Project Q&A
Week 4
Chapter 6: The Normal Distribution
10/12: Project
1 due, Chapter 6 flipped quiz
10/14: Finish Chapter 6 and review for Exam 1
10/16: Exam 1 (Chapters 1-5)
Week 5
10/19: Chapter 7 flipped day, Return Exam 1
10/21: Continue Chapter 7
10/23: In class quiz on Chapters 6 and 7
Week 6
10/26 Chapter 8 flipped day
10/28 Continue Chapter 8
10/30 In class quiz on Chapter 8
Week 7
11/2 Chapter 9 flipped day
11/4 Continue Chapter 9
11/6 In class quiz on Chapter 9
Week 8
11/9 Happy Veterans Day
11/11 Review for Exam 2 and Project 2 Discussion
11/13 Exam 2 (Chapters 6-9)
Week 9 11/16 Chapter 10 flipped day and return Exam 2
11/18 Chapter 11 flipped day
11/20 In Class Quiz on Chapters 10 and 11 and
Project 2 Q&A
Video
on programming Goodness of Fit Into Your Calculator (Links
to an external site.)
Week 10
11/23 Chapter 12 flipped day and Project
2 due.
11/25 Continue Chapter 12
11/27 Happy Thanksgiving Day Weekend
Week 11
11/30 Chapter 13 flipped day
12/2 Review
12/4 In class quiz on Chapter 13 and Review
Week 12
12/7 10:00 - 11:50 am Final
Exam
HOW TO SUCCEED IN AN ONLINE MATH CLASS
- Come to every class meeting.
- Get seated early, get yourself
settled, spend a few minutes looking at your notes from the
previous class meeting, and have your materials ready when class
starts.
- Read each section before it is
discussed in class.
- Do some math every day.
- Start preparing for the exams at
least a week in advance.
- Submit your homework and quizzes
at least 24 hours before it is due. Computer problems always
seem to occur at the worst times.
- Get help from a tutor or from
your instructor whenever you are confused. Your instructor is
there to help you pass. With hard work, many hours on task, and
persistence, you can achieve your goals.
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