Download Statistics Syllabus

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Instructor: Mr. Anderson
Location: Room 2303
Phone: 269–488–5020 ext. 1667 (voicemail)
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.gulllakecs.org/Domain/91
Textbook: Elementary Statistics (10th Edition) - Triola
Course Description:
Statistics A is designed for the math student on his/her way to a four-year college. It can be thought of
as the study of data – what they tell us and how to make decisions based on them. The topics covered
include: types of data, sampling, experimental design, displaying data, describing the shape of data,
measures of center and variation, probability models, simulation, probability distributions, and
binomial distribution. It is expected that you can spend an hour (or more) some nights on homework,
with part of that time spent studying and reviewing concepts covered in class as well as reading the
textbook in addition to working out problems.
Materials:
It is expected that students will have the following with them in class EVERY DAY:
 iPad (for internet access)
 Notebook/folder
 Pencil (mistakes are made, you can erase them) and pen (to correct your mistakes)
 Calculator (see section below)
Calculators:
Statistics requires the use of a graphing calculator. The TI-84 Plus model is most recommended, though
a TI-83 and Casio graphing calculator are acceptable. A scientific calculator is not acceptable since it
will not do much of what is needed. The TI-89, TI-92, or any other QWERTY keyboard calculator is also
not allowed. Your iPad has various calculator apps available for download (and may be used in an
emergency), but UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES will use of your iPad be allowed on any quizzes or
tests.
Grading Policy:
To determine a final grade the following weighted system will be used:
 Tests & Quizzes – 80% of grade
 Homework & Daily work – 20% of grade
The trimester grade will be composed of the marking period grade worth 80%, and a final exam worth
20%. A student must receive at least a 60% for their trimester grade to receive credit for the course.
The following grade scale will be used to determine a letter grade:
A
100 – 93%
B–
82 – 80%
A–
92 – 90%
C+
79 – 77%
B+
89 – 87%
C
76 – 73%
B
86 – 83%
C–
72 – 70%
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69 – 67%
66 – 63%
62 – 60%
59 – 0%
Homework & Daily work – 20%:
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Assigned most days, sometimes (but not always) worked on in class
Homework is designed to give the student practice of important skills and concepts, so it will not
be collected and graded on a daily basis; rather, it will be reviewed in class so that students may
ask questions and make corrections
Certain homework assignments will be submitted for grading, via email. These assignments will
be announced, and will always be after the first round of practice on certain sections
Tests & Quizzes – 80%
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quizzes will happen once or twice during a unit (except the first unit)
quizzes will always be announced
test at the end of a unit
tests reviewed for in class (1 or 2 class days)
as a rule, quizzes and tests may not be re-taken
as a rule, notes or note cards are not allowed on quizzes and tests
tests are weighted four times what quizzes are weighted
General Expectations:
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Be punctual. Be prepared when the bell rings to get right to work. Most of the time you will
have homework to review or a warm-up assignment on the board. Get started right away.
Be respectful. Please be respectful when I or another student is talking. Listen carefully and
do not interrupt. If you need to make a comment or ask a question, please raise your hand.
Please do not interrupt class while I’m talking by getting out of your seat.
Be prepared. Bring all your materials to class everyday. You will always need them, especially
your calculator. Unfortunately, I do not have many that students can borrow, so it is important
that you have your own.
Be involved. It is expected that you participate in class everyday. This means you are expected
to take notes, complete practice problems, complete warm-ups, and complete homework daily.
During class time, you are not to work on assignments from other classes.
Be responsible. If you are absent, you have 1 day for each day that you are absent to make up
the work, including tests and quizzes. It is your responsibility to discuss this with me before or
after class. If you are absent on the day of a test or quiz, you will be expected to take the test or
quiz the day you return.
Other information:
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Cheating: No cheating will be allowed. If a student is caught cheating on homework, quiz,
test, or exam, then the student will be given a zero and other consequences may follow.
Cheating includes both copying of others answers and allowing others to copy your
answers. Both will be dealt with the same. A zero will be awarded for cheating.
Water/Food/Gum: Students are allowed water only in the classroom. No food will be
allowed unless approved by me. Gum is allowed provided I do not see it or hear it or find it.
Grades: grades will be updated on Synergy once or twice each week. It is your responsibility to
know your login information and check your grade. I will not post grades in the room nor will I
show any student his or her grade during class.
My biggest expectation for each of you is that you will give me one hundred percent of your
ability and focus for this class. I do not accept learned helplessness. Give me your best and I
will give you my best. Always try and work hard!
Teacher’s right: I have the right to change any of these procedures if deemed
necessary.
Remind:
Students and parents are encouraged to sign up for Remind (instructions on acknowledgment form)
PARENT/GUARDIAN & STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM
Each student is required to have a parent/guardian read the above course syllabus and
acknowledge understanding by signing below. Students must return this signed portion no
later than Friday, December 11, 2015.
Student: please check each item off below, then sign and date
___ I have read the syllabus and understand my responsibilities in the class
___ I have signed up for Remind (of course it’s optional, but you should do it anyway)
___ I have a reliable graphing calculator that I plan on using all trimester long (if not, please
come see Mr. Anderson)
___ I have an iPad that I plan on bringing with me all trimester; further, I have the email
properly configured)
___ I know how to log onto Synergy and check my grade
___ I have visited and bookmarked the Statistics A class page on Mr. Anderson’s website
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Student Name (please print)
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Student Signature
Parent/Guardian: please check each item off below, then sign and date
___ I have read over the syllabus and understand my child’s responsibilities in the class
___ I have signed up for Remind
___ I understand that I can keep tabs on my child’s grade with Synergy
___ I have visited and bookmarked the Statistics A class page on Mr. Anderson’s website
___ I have provided a phone number and email in the space below
(of course the second through fifth items are optional, but I hope you will do so anyway)
Best phone #:________________
Email: _______________________________
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Parent/Guardian Name (please print)
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Signature
Approximate timeline:
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Weeks 1 & 2 (Weeks of Dec 7th & 14th): Chapter 1
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Determine whether a value is a STATISTIC or PARAMETER
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Identify a number as CONTINUOUS or DISCRETE
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Identify a study as EXPERIMENTAL or OBSERVATIONAL
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Identify which type of observational study is being described
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Identify whether RANDOM, STRATIFIED, SYSTEMATIC, CLUSTER, or CONVENIENCE sampling is being used
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Identify if the NOMINAL, ORDINAL, INTERVAL, or RATIO level of measurement is being used
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Describe how confounding can occur in a given situation
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Identify the POPULATION and the SAMPLE in a given situation
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Use critical thinking to identify misuses of statistics
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Describe a procedure for using each type of sampling we’ve studied
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Outline the design of an experiment
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Describe what kind of design should be used
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Describe what kind of sampling should be used
Weeks 3 – 5 (Weeks of Jan 4th, 11th, 18th): Chapter 2
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Identify characteristics of a frequency distribution
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Identify characteristics of a data set from a histogram
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Identify and interpret information from a statistical display such as a pie graph, dotplot, stemplot, Pareto chart,
time-series graph, and ogive
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Construct a frequency distribution as well as a relative and cumulative frequency distribution from a set of data
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Construct a histogram and/or relative frequency histogram
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Construct other statistical displays from data including dotplots, stemplots (regular or back-to-back), Pareto
charts, time-series graphs, frequency polygons, and ogives
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Weeks 6 – 8 (Weeks of Jan 25th, Feb 1st & 8th): Chapter 3
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Calculate measures of center including mean, median, mode, and midrange
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Calculate measures of variation including range, variance and standard deviation
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Use measures of center and variation to compare two or more data sets
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Identify which measures of center are most and/or least resistant to ouliers
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Understand and use the Empirical Rule for data that has a normal distribution
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Calculate the z-score of a data value and interpret its meaning
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Identify if a data value is “unusual” or not using the “2” rule
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Find the percentile of a data value; find the data value that has a given percentile
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Find the 5-number summary of a set of data
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Determine if a set of data has any outliers using the “1.5xIQR” rule
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Construct a regular and/or modified boxplot for a data set
Weeks 8 – 10 (Weeks of Feb 8th, 15th, 22nd): Chapter 4
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Use each of the three methods for calculating or estimating probability
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Interpret and understand probability values
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Calculate the probability of compound events
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Calculate the probability of complementary events
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Calculate the probability of independent events
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Calculate the probability of dependent events
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Calculate the probability of compound events (“and”)
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Calculate the probability of “at least one”
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Calculate conditional probability
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Describe a simulation procedure that will model a situation
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Carry out a simulation procedure to estimate the probability of a situation
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Use counting techniques (multiplication rule, permutations, combinations) to find the number of outcomes for a
situation
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Calculate probabilities using counting techniques
Weeks 10 – 12 (Weeks of Feb 22nd & 29th, Mar 7th):– Chapter 5
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Define a random variable
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Construct the probability distribution of a random variable
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Calculate the mean and standard deviation of a random variable
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Use probability values to determine if a situation qualifies as “unusual”
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Calculate and interpret the expected value of a random variable
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Identify the properties of a valid probability distribution
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Identify the requirements for a binomial probability situation
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Calculate probabilities of a binomial random variable
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Calculate and interpret the mean and standard deviation of a binomial random variable
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Calculate probabilities of a Poisson random variable