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Elementary Statistics - Math 54/Spring 2016
MW 10:15-12:20 (FYE Section 2734) MC 83, TTH 12:45-2:50 (Scholars Section 2738) MC 67
Prerequisite: Completion of Intermediate Algebra (Math 20 or math 18), or equivalent, with a
grade of C or better
Instructor: Dr. McGraw (or Professor McGraw) Office: Math Complex 60 Phone: 310-434-3518
Office Hours: MW 9:30-10:00, TTH 9:30-11:00
Stats Lab in math lab in the math lab quiet room (open to all stats students): T 10:00-11:00
E-mail: [email protected] Please feel free to email me, however, I will not read or even open
emails that are not clearly from a student (I suggest putting your name and section number in the subject
heading). I do try to answer emails that are pertinent to the course, emails that ask questions answered on
the syllabus will receive a low priority. All emails should be professional, courteous and clearly written.
Web Page Address: See faculty homepages at the www.smc.edu site or type in
http://homepage.smc.edu/mcgraw_colleen/
Required Text and Tools:
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Textbook and Access code: Statistics: Informed Decision Using Data, 4th edition, by Michael
Sullivan III. Please see the handout for registration instructions. You may register for a 14 day
trial for free, after that you will need to pay with a credit card or purchase an access code or use
the one that came with your textbook. To access the online portion of our class you will need a
MyMathLab/MyStatLab student access code. Open your MyMathLab/MyStatLab Student Access
Kit and follow the direction (http://pearsonmylabandmastering.com/). Use the Course ID:
mcgraw05548
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TI 83 (or TI-83 Plus or the new TI 84 Plus) Calculator is required (The TI 84 has specific
statistical functions not found on other graphing calculators). You are expected to bring the
calculator to each class. We will go over the how to use the calculator in class, however, as the
course is quite fast paced our time is limited, you will need to use the calculator on your own in
order to be successful in this course. If you choose not to use a version of the TI-83 please be
warned that it may take you longer to complete assignments and exams and I will not be able to
show you how to use your calculator (you will not get extra time for making this choice). I will
be assuming that you are using a version of the TI-84. You will not be allowed to use cell phones
as a calculator during any exam. There are a few handouts on how to use the calculator on the my
web page under calculator notes, you may want to print these out and review them on your own.
The school has a calculator rental program, go to the mathlab and ask about how to rent one.
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Formula Card:, available in the book or from the mystats lab web site.
Tutoring and additional help: Tutors are available through the math lab which is located behind the math
department in MC 84. There is drop-in tutoring and appointments available. I am also available during
my office and math lab hours, if you are unable to make those times we can arrange another time. You
may also email or call for help, however, I will not respond to any anonymous messages of any kind. It is
in your best interests to ask for help as soon as needed. Also there are faculty workshops and SI sessions
for the course, the schedules are available on the mathlab website and posted in the mathlab.
Students with Disabilities: Santa Monica College accommodates students with disabilities. If you qualify
for any special accommodations due to a disability, you need to officially process your request through the
Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) office as close to the beginning of the semester as
possible. If you believe you have a learning disability that has not yet been documented, please see me and
make an appointment at the DSPS office for assistance. The DSPS office is located in the
Admissions/Student Services Complex, Room 101, and the phone numbers are (310) 434-4265 and (310)
434-4273 (TDD). Scheduling of accommodated exams will be arranged on a case-by-case basis.
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Content: Emphasis is on understanding statistical methods. The major topics include descriptive statistics,
measure of location and dispersion, sampling and sampling distribution, correlation and regression,
confidence interval, hypothesis testing, test of independence, and analysis of variance.
Objectives: Statistically describe sets of data , Apply basic laws of probability, Formulate a probability
distribution, Formulate and test hypotheses testing of one, two, and more than two populations, Formulate
and analyze point and interval estimates for parameters, Find the correlation between two variables and the
linear regression equation describing the relation between the two variables.
Student Learning Outcome(s):
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Given a data set, students will analyze the data set and design a presentation of the information using tables,
graphs and statistical calculations.
Given sample data, students will decide on and use appropriate estimation strategies to make inferences about the
important characteristics of population data, including the mean, proportion and variation.
Given sample data, students will decide on and use an appropriate test to reach conclusions about a hypothesis
made about a population parameter.
Regular Attendance: Regular attendance is a requirement to remain enrolled. I expect you to attend the
entire class, not to arrive late or leave early, you will not get full attendance credit if you are not in class for
the entire period. Students are responsible for all announcements made in class regardless of their presence.
Students are responsible for official withdraws from the class through admission office, if you stop
attending it is still your responsibility to withdraw yourself from the class. If you do not withdraw yourself
you may receive either an F or a W in the course, neither is a guaranteed. To receive a guaranteed W you
must withdraw before the 12-week deadline.
Classroom Behavior and Participation:
• Classroom conduct:
Please conduct yourself as you would in a business environment: on-time attendance, respect for
others, respectful language and personal integrity. Private conversations with the instructor should
be held in office hours, not during class time. Here is a link to the Student Code of Conduct
(.pdf file, AR 4410):
http://www.smc.edu/StudentServices/StudentJudicialAffairs/Documents/AR4410.pdf
• Food and Drink:
Food or drink is prohibited in the classroom with the exception of water bottles, which are
permitted as long as they remain closed when not in active use, and are kept away from all
equipment.
• Cellphones, tablets, laptops and other devices:
--Limited use of electronic devices use is permitted in this class. Devices must be kept on the
desk—not in your lap. Activities using these devices must be limited to activities supporting
concurrent class topics. Students using devices for other purposes will lose the privilege of device
use during class.
--Cell phone and iPod etiquette: Place your phone on vibrate mode upon entering the class. Do
not answer texts or calls during class time, unless it appears that it is urgent. If you get an
urgent text or call, simply step into the hallway, take care of business and then quietly reenter
the classroom.
Homework There are two types of homework for this course, you are responsible for both. Exams
and other graded material will use both types of homework as a resource. Hence it is in your best
interest to do both. The on-line portion is shorter and does not cover all types of problems so doing
only the on-line problems will not be a complete picture of the types of problems you will see in
graded assignments.
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Text book homework: A list of homework from the text book is listed on the day to day schedule
of this syllabus. In addition to completing homework problems, students are responsible for
reading the text. I will not collect the homework from the text, your homework grade will be
based on the on-line homework.
On-line Homework:. The graded portion of the homework exercises are online; available from
any computer, any time, as long as the MathXL plugin is installed. The homework is interactive,
meaning you can get help, view an example, and see the solution worked out in detail, step by
step. There are also instructional videos available of an instructor giving lectures and working out
problems from all topics we cover in the class. No excuses for late work will be accepted and no
extensions will be granted for any reason, this includes but is not limited to personal situations,
internet and/or computer issues, work issues, etc. Please do not contact me asking for an
extension. My best advice is to start EARLY. The online homework sections have no more than
15 questions each (most are 10 or fewer), so it will not serve you well to just do the online portion
of the homework. Please pay attention to the due dates, you will not be able to complete online
homework after the exam for the corresponding sections.
You are expected to do homework after every class. Homework can be time consuming, so plan
accordingly and do no wait until the night before and exam to start, such behavior will result in a poor
exam grade. It is an important part of this class and crucial to your success The pace of the course is quite
rapid, so it is in your best interests to be caught up with the schedule of assignments. You should plan on
completing each assignment before the next section of material is covered. To be successful in the course,
I strongly suggest keeping up with the homework and seeking help as soon as you need help. The
students who do well in this course will have consistently done the homework. Doing and practicing
the homework for this class is the key to success, mathematics is much like playing an instrument or
a sport, you need to practice!
SCHOLARS: Please note that one of the sections is a scholars section. The exams and collected works
will be different and grading will be held to a higher standard and more stringent for this section. This
section is truly meant for scholars students. Some additional homework problems may be added over the
term.
Collected Work: There will be some additional assignments, some done during class some done outside
of class. Due dates and assignments will be announced in class. In-class work will only be accepted on
the day the work is done in class (so if you miss that class you will receive zero credit for that assignment)
Assignments done outside of class will be collected at the beginning of the class they are due, no late
assignments will be accepted.
Projects: There will be two projects, one for the first part of the term and one due towards the end of the
term.
Unit tests: Three unit tests are scheduled for the class (the dates are include on the class schedule). Note:
no exams scores are dropped. There will be no make-up exams under any circumstances, so please do not
ask for a make-up exam. If for ANY reason you miss an exam, your final exam grade will replace the
missed exam. The final exam will only replace one missed exams score, any other missed exam will
receive a zero grade. Your final exam may also replace your lowest exam score provided you did not miss
an exam. I strongly suggest that you plan appropriately and try not to miss any exams. If you miss a test
you will still be responsible for that information on the cumulative final exam. A test grade of zero given
because of violating the code of academic conduct will not be dropped.
NOTE:
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You will be only be able to use a formula card if you have already turned one in by the deadline.
If you have turned a card in you will be given that card for each exam, you must return it with
each exam.
Bring your own calculator to each exam (no sharing during exams)
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All scratch paper will be provided, all work must be shown on the exam and
all scratch paper will be turned in with the exam.
There might be assigned seating or a seating chart for all exams. You may be asked to move your
seat at any time, seat assignments will be at my discretion.
Exams must be taken on schedule. Exceptions to the schedule may be made on a case by case
basis for students with disabilities.
Any breach during an exam will be reported. Going into your bag, using a non-approved
calculator, any talking, looking at another person’s exam, passing a note, writing on your
desketc… cheating of any kind, will not be tolerated and will be immediately reported to the
campus authorities
Exams will be return in a timely manner, any disputes regarding an exam grade must be brought to
my attention within 7 days of the exam be returned. If you are not in class the day an exam is
returned you must come to my office to retrieve the exam. Exams will not be kept indefinitely.
Exams are generally free response; partial credit is given when appropriate. All work must be
orderly and presented in mathematically correct fashion. Final answers must be circled and final
answers must be justified by the work shown.
If I cannot read or decipher your work, you may receive zero credit for that problem. Multiple
answers to a single questions will not be graded.
Final Exam: A cumulative final exam will be given during finals week, during the scheduled time slot.
Everyone must take the final exam, no one is excused from the final exam.
Method of Evaluation for the all Sections:
Grading System
90% -100% A
80% - 89% B
70% - 79% C
60% - 69% D
Below 60% F
Use the formula: Your Grade =
Method of Evaluation:
Projects 5% (average of both parts)
Collected work 5 %
Homework 5%
Unit Exams 60%
Final Exam 25%
.60(TestAve) + .05(Pr) + .05( HW ) + .05(CW ) + .25( FinalExamGrade) to determine your grade.
Do not ask me what you need on the final exam to get a certain grade. Grades will not be curved, and
Final Grades will not be posted, you will have to call the number given by admissions.
Students are bound by the Code of Academic Conduct and Reporting Policy that addresses issues of
academic dishonesty. If you are caught cheating on an exam, you will receive a grade of ZERO for that
exam and the incident will be reported and become part of your permanent record. Examples of
behaviors that are not permitted include but are not limited to: Copying another student's homework,
inappropriate language or physicality in the classroom, and inappropriate behaviors during an exam
(talking with another student, looking at or copying from another student's paper, using a disallowed
PDA or calculator, using disallowed notes, leaving the room without prior permission, removing exam
materials from the classroom). Please be extremely careful that you do not engage in any behavior that
could even be construed as cheating.
There is and will be no negotiating for grades at the end of the term, that means your grade will be
calculated as indicated above. There will be no extra credit, or any “deals” made regardless of how well
you may think you can perform on the final exam. Do not even think of contacting me at the end of the
term with such inquiries. I view emails, calls, office visits with such requests as harassment and will deal
with them accordingly. There is will be no extra credit, do not email me with your
personal stories about how your life will be ruined if I do not give you a certain
grade. You will receive the grade you earn.
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Student responsibilities:
http://www.smc.edu/StudentServices/StudentJudicialAffairs/Pages/What-you-should-know.aspx
Honor Council website:
http://www.smc.edu/StudentServices/HonorCouncil/Pages/Honor-Code.aspx
Administrative Regulation 4412 :
http://www.smc.edu/ACG/AcademicSenate/Documents/AR%204412.pdf
Entry Level Skills: Skills you need to have known prior to enrollment in this course
1. Solve linear and non-linear equations.
2. Simplify advanced numerical expressions (order of operations).
3. Plot and interpret points on Cartesian coordinate system.
4. Plot linear equations using slope-intercept method.
5. Translate verbally stated problems into appropriate mathematical forms.
6. Solve absolute value equations and inequalities in a single variable.
7. Evaluate an exponential function.
8. Evaluate simple expressions involving sigma notation.
9. Solve literal equations for designated variables.
10. Evaluate complex numerical expressions.
11.Given the description of a line, write the equation of the line.
12. Express the solution to an inequality using interval notation.
Exit Level Skills: Skills to be learned during this course
1.Statistically describe mathematically sets of data.
2. Apply basic laws of probability.
3. Formulate a probability distribution.
4. Formulate and test null hypothesis of one, two or more populations.
5. Make point and interval estimates of parameters.
6. Identify correlation between two variables and linear relation between them.
7. Use statistical functions on a calculator.
8. Critically evaluate statistical claims.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course students will be
able to: A. Summarize and interpret data.
B. Analyze and interpret graphical presentations of data.
C. Find and interpret measures of central tendency and
dispersion. D. Solve basic probability problems.
E. Analyze and interpret probability distributions.
F. Formulate test, and interpret a hypothesis made about one-population parameters.
G. Solve basic probability problems.
H. Formulate, test, and interpret a hypothesis made about the difference between the means and
proportions of two populations.
I. Formulate and analyze point and interval estimates for the difference between the means and
proportions of two populations.
J. Formulate test, and interpret a hypothesis of independence between two variables.
K. Formulate test, and interpret for equality of three or more population means using ANOVA. L.
Find and interpret the correlation between two variables.
M. Find the regression line, interpret associated values in context, and evaluate the goodness of fit
of the regression model.
N. Use the calculator and/or statistical analysis software to effectively implement the above
objectives.
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Lecture Schedule & Homework Assignments (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) Follow either the MW or
TTH schedule depending on the section in which you are enrolled.
Schedule
2/16 T
2/17 W
2/18TH
2/22 M
2/23 T
2/24 W
2/25 Th
2/29 M
3/1 T
Text Sections and Suggested Homework
Class Introduction
1.1 Introduction to the Practice of Statistics HW #: 1-53 odd.
1.2 Observational Studies vs. Designed Experiments HW#: 1- 23 odd
1.3 Simple Random Sample HW #: 1-15 odd
1.4 Other Effective Sampling Methods HW#: 1-37 odd
1.5 Bias in Sampling HW #: 1-35 odd
1.6 The Design of Experiments HW #: 1- 33 odd
Class Introduction
1.1 Introduction to the Practice of Statistics HW #: 1-53 odd.
1.2 Observational Studies vs. Designed Experiments HW#: 1- 23 odd
1.3 Simple Random Sample HW #: 1-15 odd
1.4 Other Effective Sampling Methods HW#: 1-37 odd
1.5 Bias in Sampling HW #: 1-35 odd
1.6 The Design of Experiments HW #: 1- 33 odd
2.1 Organizing Qualitative Data HW #: 1-27
2.2 Organizing Quantitative Data HW #: 1-45 odd
2.3 Additional Displays of Quantitative Data HW #: 1-23 odd
2.1 Organizing Qualitative Data HW #: 1-27
2.2 Organizing Quantitative Data HW #: 1-45 odd
2.3 Additional Displays of Quantitative Data HW #: 1-23 odd
2.4 Graphical Misrepresentations of Data HW # 1-11 odd
3.1 Measures of Central Tendency HW #: 1-49 odd
2.4 Graphical Misrepresentations of Data HW # 1-11 odd
3.1 Measures of Central Tendency HW #: 1-49 odd
3.2 Measures of Dispersion HW #: 1-45
3.3 Measures of Central Tend. and Dispersion for Grouped Data HW#: 1-19 odd
3.2 Measures of Dispersion HW #: 1-45
3.3 Measures of Central Tend. and Dispersion for Grouped Data HW#: 1-19 odd
3.4 Measures of Position and Outliers HW #: 1-39 odd
3.5 The Five-Number Summary and Boxplots HW #: 1-17 odd
3/2 W
3.4 Measures of Position and Outliers HW #: 1-39 odd
3.5 The Five-Number Summary and Boxplots HW #: 1-17 odd
3/3 Th
3/7 M
Finish Chapter 3
Finish chapter 3
3/8 T
3/9W
3/10 Th
5.1 Probability Rules HW #: 1-59 odd
5.2 The Addition Rule and Complements HW #: 1-47 odd
5.1 Probability Rules HW #: 1-59 odd
5.2 The Addition Rule and Complements HW #: 1-47 odd
6.1 Discrete Random Variables HW #: 1-33 odd
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3/14 M
3/15 T
6.1 Discrete Random Variables HW #: 1-33 odd
NO CLASS FACULTY FLEX DAY
3/16 W
Exam #1
3/17 Th
3/21 M
Exam # 1
6.2 The Binomial Probability Distribution HW #: 1-53 odd
7.1 Properties of the Normal Distribution HW #: 1-35 odd
3/22 T
6.2 The Binomial Probability Distribution HW #: 1-53 odd
7.1 Properties of the Normal Distribution HW #: 1-35 odd
3/23 W
3/24 Th
3/28 M
3/29 T
7.2 Applications of the Normal Distribution HW #: 1-55 odd
7.3 Assessing Normality HW #: 1-13 odd
7.2 Applications of the Normal Distribution HW #: 1-55 odd
7.3 Assessing Normality HW #: 1-13 odd
8.1 Distribution of the Sample Mean HW #: 1-33 odd
8.2 Distribution of the Sample Proportion HW #: 1-23 odd
8.1 Distribution of the Sample Mean HW #: 1-33 odd
8.2 Distribution of the Sample Proportion HW #: 1-23 odd
3/30 W
Finish Chapter 8
3/31 TH
4/4 M
Finish Chapter 8
9.1 Estimating the Population Proportion HW#: 1-51 odd
9.2 Estimating the Population Mean HW #: 1-49 odd
4/5 T
9.1 Estimating the Population Proportion HW#: 1-51 odd
9.2 Estimating the Population Mean HW #: 1-49 odd
4/6 W
9.2 Estimating the Population Mean HW #: 1-49 odd
9.3 Estimating the Population Standard Deviation HW #: 1-15 odd
4/7 Th
4/11-4/15
9.2 Estimating the Population Mean HW#: 1-49 odd
9.3 Estimating the Population Standard Deviation HW #: 1-1 5odd
NO CLASS – SPRING BREAK
4/18 M
9.4 Putting it all together HW: 1-13 odd
4/19T
4/20 W
Th 4/21
4/25 M
4/26 T
4/27 W
9.4 Putting it all together HW: 1-13 odd
Exam # 2
Exam #2
10.1 The Language of Hypothesis Testing HW #: 1-45 odd
10.2 Hypothesis test for a Population Proportion HW #: 1-37 odd
10.1 The Language of Hypothesis Testing HW #: 1-45 odd
10.2 Hypothesis test for a Population Proportion HW #: 1-37 odd
10.3 Hypothesis test for a Population Mean HW #: 1-35 odd
10.4 Hypothesis test for the Population Standard deviation HW #: 1-17 odd
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10.5 Putting it all together. HW #: 1-17 odd
4/28Th
5/2 M
5/3 T
10.3 Hypothesis test for a Population Mean HW #: 1-35 odd
10.4 Hypothesis test for the Population Standard deviation HW #: 1-17 odd
10.5 Putting it all together. HW #: 1-17 odd
11.1 Inference about Two Population Proportions HW#: 1-41 odd
11.2 Inference about Two Means: Dependent Samples HW #: 1-17 odd
11.1 Inference about Two Population Proportions HW#: 1-41 odd
11.2 Inference about Two Means: Dependent Samples HW #: 1-17 odd
5/4 W
11.3 Inference about Two Means: Independent Samples HW #: 1-17 odd
5/5 TH
5/9 M
11.3 Inference about Two Means: Independent Samples HW #: 1-17 odd
13.1 Comparing Three or More Means HW #: 1-21 odd
5/10 T
5/11 W
5/12 TH
5/16 M
5/17 T
13.1 Comparing Three or More Means HW #: 1-21 odd
4.1 Scatter Diagrams and Correlation HW #: 1-35 odd
4.2 Least-Squares Regression HW #: 1-29 odd
4.1 Scatter Diagrams and Correlation HW #: 1-35 odd
4.2 Least-Squares Regression HW #: 1-29 odd
4.3 Diagnostics on the Least-Squares Regression Line HW #:1-27 odd
4.4 Contingency Tables and Association HW #: 1-13 odd
14.1 Testing the Significance of the Least-Squares Regression HW #: 1-19 odd
4.3 Diagnostics on the Least-Squares Regression Line HW #:1-27 odd
4.4 Contingency Tables and Association HW #: 1-13 odd
14.1 Testing the Significance of the Least-Squares Regression HW #: 1-19 odd
5/18 W
Finish chapter 4 and 14
5/19 TH
5/23 M
Finish chapter 4 and 14
Exam # 3
5/24 T
5/25 W
5/26 Th
5/30 M
5/31 T
6/ 1 W
6/2 TH
Exam # 3
12.1 Goodness-of-Fit Test HW #: 1-27 odd
12.2 Tests for Independence HW #: 1-15 odd
12.1 Goodness-of-Fit Test HW #: 1-27 odd
12.2 Tests for Independence HW #: 1-15 odd
NO CLASS – MEMORIAL DAY
Finish course work and Final Project Presentations
Finish course work and Final Project Presentations
Review
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6/6 M
6/7 T
6/13 W
Review
Final Exam for TTH 12:45 section from 12:00-3:00
Final Exam for MW 10:15 section from 12:-3:00
NOTE: You are expected to take your final exam with your section. Do not miss your
final and expect to be able to take it with another section without prior permission. If
you miss your final you risk getting a ZERO on your final exam
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Assignment #1 - 10 points (collected work #1)
The textbook comes with an eight page card with formulas and tables. You
will need a copy of this card to use on all exams. The copy will be kept in
my office and will be brought to each exam for you to use. You must turn in
a copy of this card by March 3rd at the beginning of class, the original of the
card will not be accepted. This is to be kept with you for use at home. You
may turn it in sooner of course. If you do not turn this card in by the 3rd you
will not be able to use a formula card the entire semester. No exceptions.
There are several ways to get a copy of the card:
1) If you purchase a new textbook, the card will be included. (Do not turn
this one in, make a photo copy)
2) A copy is provided on line after you register or the online website My
Math Lab. Look under the "Tools for Success" tab.
You may print the pages in any form you like - double sided, single sided,
etc. Then staple the pages and put your name on the packet. Only stapled
and labeled pages will be accepted.
Note paper clips, folded corners, folders, and any other fastener than a
STAPLE will not be accepted. To earn the 10 points you have to have
everything properly prepared!
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