Download Elementary Statistics CREDIT HOURS: 3 PREREQUISTIES: Math

WESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE COLLEGE
DIVISION OF MATH, SCIENCE AND AGRICULTURE
COURSE MASTER SYLLABUS
COURSE NUMBER: MATH 2013
COURSE TITLE: Elementary Statistics
CREDIT HOURS: 3
PREREQUISTIES: Math 1513
COREQUISITES: None
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Provides an introduction of the elements of statistics. Includes frequency distributions, measures of
central tendency, elementary probability, binomial distribution, measures of variation, normal
distributions, random sampling, tests of significance, t-tests and chi-square. Projects may be
assigned using statistical software.
TEXTBOOKS: Elementary Statistics, Tenth Edition, 2007 Duxbury, Thomson Brooks/Cole
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
In this course you will:
1. Demonstrate methods for categorizing and graphically displaying data.
2. Calculate and critically analyze descriptive measures.
3. Recognize issues related to sampling, appropriate use of statistical tests, and
conclusions drawn in published reports.
4. Develop linear regression models.
5. Compute correlation coefficients and analyze relationships.
6. Compute and utilize confidence intervals.
7. Perform various tests of hypotheses and analyze evidence for conclusions.
8. Perform ANOVA and interpret the results.
9. Utilize Chi Square and interpret the results.
METHOD OF EVALUATION:
Instructors must provide class information sheets (class syllabus) which specify course
requirements. Class information sheets must clearly state the instructor’s method of evaluation.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Attendance is important. A record of attendance is turned in to the financial aid office.
ACADEMIC ETHICS:
Each student is expected to do his or her own work.
Revised September 2009