Download Statistics 553: 2016-17 Syllabus - Mr. Davis Math

Bishop Walsh School
SY 2016-2017
STATISTICS
Mr. Shane Davis
[email protected]
mrdavismathbw.weebly.com
Textbook: Elementary Statistics – A Step by Step Approach. McGrawHill, 2009. ISBN: 978-0-07-892633-4
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Pencil (no pens for work that will be turned in for a grade)
Notebook
Graphing calculator required
Course Description:
This course introduces students to the world of statistics. Statistics affects all aspects of our lives, from
testing new medical devices, to deciding where we want to go for entertainment. This course will cover
topics including random sampling, graphs and charts, measures of central tendency, elementary
probability and counting techniques, and binomial and normal probability distributions.
Assessments & Grading Scale:
Grades will be determined as follows:
Tests – 40%, Quizzes – 25%, Homework – 25%, and class participation 10%
Homework:
Expect homework after each class. Homework assignments and due dates will be posted on Google
Classroom. Students should have their homework complete before class begins. Homework will be
checked periodically for completeness and correctness.
Quizzes:
Quizzes will be both announced and unannounced. They will comprise of a small block of material that
students should be able to complete in at least one half of a class period.
Tests/Exams:
Tests/exams will comprise of a larger block of material. Usually tests will be given after each chapter,
but sometimes may include 2-3 chapters of material. Tests and exams should be completed in the time
allotted for one single class period. There will be comprehensive exams given at the end of each
semester.
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Notebook:
Students will be expected to keep a notebook specific for this course. The notebook should include
definitions, formulas, handouts, and in-class examples. Notebooks should be neat and legible.
In-Class Assignments/Class Participation:
In-class assignments will be given and are expected to be completed during that class period. These
assignments may or may not be counted towards a numerical grade. Students will be expected to
participate in class, during question and answer sessions, class discussions, and in a way that is
constructive towards the learning of themselves and their classmates.
Topics Covered & Tentative Sequence:
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Chapter 1 – Nature of Probability &
Statistics
Chapter 14 – Sampling and Simulation
Chapter 2 – Frequency Distribution &
Graphs
Chapter 3 – Data Description
Chapter 4 – Probability & Counting
Techniques
Chapter 5 – Discrete Probability
Distributions
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Chapter 6 – Normal Probability
Distributions
Chapter 7 – Confidence Intervals
Chapter 8 – Hypothesis Testing
Chapter 9 - Two Sample Hypothesis
Testing
Chapter 10 – Correlation and Regression
Chapter 11 – Other Chi-Square Tests
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Please sign and return to Mr. Davis by September 9, 2016.
I have read and understand the course syllabus for Statistics.
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Student signature
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Student printed name
Parent/Guardian printed name
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