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MAT 201 – Elementary Statistics Winter 2010
INSTRUCTOR: Wynn Walker E-MAIL: wlwalker326@gmail.com OFFICE HOURS: Mon. & Wed. 11:00 - 2:00 PM, Math Success Center LTCC MATH PAGE: http://www.ltcc.edu/academics.asp?scatID=5&catID=34 REQUIRED TEXT: Understandable Statistics Eighth Edition by Brase/Brase COUSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will cover data analysis including probability,
distributions, sampling, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, regression
analysis, and nonparametric analysis. PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in Math 154 or an equivalent class within the past two years, or a satisfactory score on the assessment test. CALCULATORS:
A
calculator with built-in one and two variable statistics functions is required
for this class. The TI-30X IIS is one such calculator that is inexpensive.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: The successful student will:
1.
Design and implement an unbiased study that will produce sound statistical
results.
2.
Generate and interpret statistics graphs from data that arise from surveys and
experiments.
3.
Implement the rules of probability.
4.
Apply
confidence intervals and test hypotheses to make conclusions about data that
come from practical applications.
5.
Perform regression analysis to make informed predictions about relationships
between quantitative variables.
GRADING POLICY:
Method of Student Evaluation
Homework
200 points
Daily Quizzes
200 points
Exams (Three at 100 points each)
300 points
Projects
100 points
Final (Covers entire course content)
200 points
Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of the 1000 possible points.
A
90-100%
B
80-89%
C
70-79%
D
60-69%
F
less than 60%
EXAM POLICY:
Grading will be based on progress
towards the final answer, and the demonstration of understanding of the concept
that is being tested. The more you show me with steps and detail, the better
your chances for partial credit. You provide me the communication and
detail in your answers; and I will give you the best grade I can based on that
communication and answer. MAKE-UP POLICY:
Daily
Quizzes
– during the first five minutes of each class, there will be a quiz that covers
the main point from the previous lecture. Quizzes cannot be made up; however,
two worst quizzes will be dropped. For Exams and Final,
make-ups are not possible. In the case of a serious emergency, a chapter exam
not taken will not be counted toward the final grade. However, it is essential
to take the final exam at the scheduled time. For Homework, you must
show your work to get credit, half credit for completion and half credit for
selected problems. Homework will be accepted late up to one week after it
is assigned for half credit. You can turn in your homework early if you know you
are going to miss the class. You can consult a classmate, a tutor, your
instructor, or anyone for assistance on the homework.
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Please come see me if you do not understand my policies. LEARNING
If you have a learning disability, be sure to discuss your special needs
with me DISABILITIES:
during the first week of class. Learning disabilities will be
accommodated. HOW TO SUCCEED
1) Read your textbook before class. IN A MATH CLASS: 2) Choose to attend all class periods and be on time. 3)
Exchange
names and phone number with classmates.
4) Learn from your mistakes and be
patient with yourself.
5) Don’t be afraid of asking questions.
6) Know how to get help if you need it.
7) Organize your class materials.
8) Do your homework.
9) Check
your work.
10) Hand in assignments on time.
Tentative Lecture Schedule for Math 201
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