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MATH 201 ELEMENTS of STATISTICS and PROBABILITY Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00 to 12:40 PM in A211 5 UNITS Instructor Larry Green Internet
Textbook: Instead of a traditional textbook, this class will use an open textbook that can be found at: http://cnx.org/content/col11562/latest/. Printed versions are for sale in the college bookstore. Course Description This course will cover data analysis including probability, distributions, sampling, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, regression analysis, and nonparametric analysis. Student Learning Outcomes
Prerequisite A grade of C or better in Math 154A or an equivalent class 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 Homework (Online): . . 75 points Weekly Quizzes (In Class): .............................150 points Exam 1: May 2 ..................................................100 points Exam II: May 23 ...............................................100 points Exam III: June 20 .............................................100 points Project 1: April 25 ............................................ 100 points Project 2: June 9 ............................................... 100 points Final Exam: June 23 ........................................ 200 points
Exam Policy Students are to bring calculators, pencils or pens, and paper to each in class 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. There are no makeups for midterms. With a valid proven medical excuse, the missed midterm will not be counted toward the grade. The final exam cannot be taken late. Homework and Quiz Policy Homework and Computer Quizzes are delivered and taken online via the Moodle. It is strongly recommended that you keep a journal of the written responses to the homework and quiz questions. This will help you prepare for the projects, midterm and final exam. Homework are Quizzes are due at 11:55 PM on Sundays, but it is required that you work on your homework and quiz before Friday's class so that you can ask your instructor questions during class and succeed on the in class quizzes. Those who have attempted the homework and quiz for the week and have received at least 50% on each will be allowed to bring in a 3x5 note card to the in class quiz. During exam week, homework and quizzes will be due on Wednesday. Time extensions will not be given, but students will be able to work on "late" assignments for no credit but plenty of learning. Homework and quizzes can be taken repeatedly before the due date and only the highest score will be counted towards your grade. 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, students will conduct a survey and construct a confidence interval and perform a hypothesis test. Each project will include the results 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 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. Rubric for the Project Grades. I will be happy to look at a rough draft of your paper if you can bring or email it to me 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 me. Office Hours: Monday ............................ 10:40 to 11:40 MSC Tuesday.......................... 10:30 to 11:30 A210 Wednesday .................... 10:40 to 11:40 A210 Thursday........................ 12:00 to 1:00 A210 Friday........................ 12:00 to 1:00 A210 CALCULATORS: The TI 83, TI 84+ is required for this course. There are a limited number of TI 84+ calculators available for rent for $5 at the Library. A TI 89 will also work for this course, but you will need to download the TI 84+ App to make it workable. LEARNING DISABILITIES: If you have a learning disability, be sure to discuss your special needs with me. Learning disabilities will be accommodated and you may contact our disability resource center 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). CELL PHONES: Cell phones must be turned off while class is in session. A 5% penalty will be given to any student whose cell phone goes off during a quiz or exam. 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 dont cheat in this class. If you are having difficulty with the course, please contact me. LECTURE AND EXAM SCHEDULE (tentative and subject to change) Week 1 Chapter 1: Sampling Data , Chapter 2: Descriptive Statistics April 7: Introductions, Chapter 1 April 9: Chapter 2 April 11: Quiz, Q&A and Discussion Week 2 Chapter 3: Probability, Chapter 4: Discrete Random Variables April 14: Start Chapter 3 April 16: Finish Chapter 3, Start Chapter 4 April 18: Quiz, Q&A and Discussion of Project 1 Week 3 Chapter 4: Discrete Random Variables, Chapter 5:Continuous Random Variables, Project 1 April 21: Finish Chapter 4, Start Chapter 5 April 23: Finish Chapter 5 April 25: Quiz, Q&A, Project 1 Due Week 4 Chapter 6: The Normal Distribution, Exam 1 April 28: Start Chapter 6 April 30: Finish Chapter 6 Review for Exam 1 May 2: Exam 1 (Chapters 1-5) Quiz, Discussion, Week 5 Chapter 7: The Central Limit Theorem May 5:
Begin Chapter 7 May 7: Finish Chapter 7 May 9: Quiz, Q&A and Discussion Week 6 Chapter 8: Confidence Intervals May 12: Begin Chapter 8 May 14: Finish Chapter 8 May 16: Quiz, Q&A and Discussion Week 7
Chapter 9: Hypothesis Testing: 1
Sample, Exam II May 19: Begin Chapter 9 May 21: Finish Chapter 9 and Review for Exam II (Chapter 9 Homework and Quiz Due on May 21) May 23: Exam II: (Chapters 6-9) Week 8 Chapter 10: Hypothesis Testing: 2 Samples May 26: Memorial Day Holiday May 28: Chapter 10 May 30: Quiz, Q&A and Discussion Week 9 Chapter 11: Chi-Square Tests, Project 2 June 2: Begin Chapter 11 June 4: Finish Chapter 11 June 6: Quiz, Q&A and Project 2 Discussion Week 10 Chapter 12: Linear Regression and Correlation, Project 2 June 9: Begin Chapter 12 June 11: Finish Chapter 12 June 13: Quiz, Q&A and Discussion, Project 2 Due Week 11 Chapter 13: F Distribution and ANOVA, Exam 3 June 16: Chapter 13 June 18: Review June 20: Exam 3 (Chapters 10-13) Week 12 June 23: ( 10:00 -12:00): Final Exam (Comprehensive) Review for the Final Exam HOW TO SUCCEED IN A MATH CLASS
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