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MATH 1530K Departmental Course Syllabus
Transitional Applied Statistics
Instructor Information
Course Description: Applied Statistics. Three credits; four classroom hours plus a required one-hour
lab component each week. This is a special section of Math 1530 with additional content addressing
deficiencies that may hinder successful completion of the course. It is not a prerequisite to Applied
Statistics (Math 1530). It is an equivalent course and satisfies the General Education Mathematics
requirement and meets specific requirements for programs as outlined in the MTSU Undergraduate
Catalog. All sections of this course require a graphing calculator.
Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra and/or results of university assessments.
Pretest. A pretest is available to verify placement in this prescribed course. It has 40 questions, a 90
minute time limit, and a score of 28 or greater would indicate the student can change to a nonprescribed MATH 1530 course or a prescribed MATH 1710K course. No student can test out if
repeating this course.
Instructor:
Semester, Section Number, and Classroom:
Office:
E-mail/Phone
Office Hours:
Text & Materials:
Required Text: Applied Statistics, Custom Edition for Middle Tennessee State University, from
Fundamentals of Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data, 4th edition by Michael Sullivan, III and
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Functions & Authentic Applications by Jay Lehmann.
Online homework is completed at www.MyMathLab.com and an access code must be purchased.
Calculator: A TI-83 or TI-84 Plus graphing calculator is required for this course.
Math Lab: The University Studies Math Lab is located in SAG 202. It is equipped with computers
and staffed with tutors to support students in University Studies courses.
Purpose:
Applied Statistics explores descriptive statistics, probability, and statistical inference; including mean,
proportion, and variance for one and two samples, and confidence intervals and hypothesis testing.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course with a passing grade, the student will have the ablility to
In Algbera:
1. Use variables; evaluate expressions; simplify basic numerical radical expressions; add, subtract,
multiply, and factor polynomials; and solve for unknown quantities and for quantities that may vary.
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2. Represent real world and quantitative relationships with equations, inequalities, expressions, tables,
verbal descriptions, symbols, and graphs.
3. Represent a function algebraically and be able to compute values of a function.
4. Given the graph, an equation, or two or more points on a line, determine and interpret the
intercept(s) and slope.
In Statistics:
1. Identify common misuses of statistics.
2. Create appropriate graphs to summarize quantitative and qualitative data.
3. Use appropriate numeric values to describe data.
4. Calculate the probability of simple events.
5. Calculate simple conditional probabilities.
6. Identify a binomial experiment, and find probabilities associated with that experiment.
7. Draw a normal curve; find probabilities for normal random variables.
8. Find confidence intervals for population proportions, means, and variances; interpret a confidence
interval as a probability statement.
9. Describe the parts of a hypothesis test; identify types of error in a test; decide on appropriate null
and alternate hypotheses; use the appropriate test statistic for a test; interpret a p-value.
10. Describe what correlation measures; create a regression line; use a regression line to make
predictions.
TBR General Education Mathematics Goal & Learning Outcomes:
TBR Goal: The goal of mathematics is to expand students’ understanding of mathematics beyond the
entry-level requirements for college and to extend their knowledge of mathematics through relevant
mathematical modeling with applications, problem solving, critical thinking skills, and the use of
appropriate technologies.
TBR Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate the ability to:
1. Use mathematics to solve problems and determine if the solutions are reasonable.
2. Use mathematics to model real world behaviors and apply mathematical concepts to the
solution of real-life problems.
3. Make meaningful connections between mathematics and other disciplines.
4. Use technology for mathematical reasoning and problem solving.
5. Apply mathematical and/or basic statistical reasoning to analyze data and graphs.
Course Requirements:
In order to accomplish the learning outcomes of this course, the learner is required to
· Attend class lectures
· Participate in class activities
· Read and study assignments
· Solve assigned problem sets
· Complete tests, quizzes, homework, etc.
· Complete a comprehensive final exam.
If you do not take a final exam, you cannot pass the course.
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Course Topics: This course consists of selected topics from Chapters 1-- 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,
and 20 in the required text, Applied Statistics: a custom edition for Middle TN State University, by
Michael Sullivan, III. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, and statistical inference
(proportions, and means for one and two samples, and topics from regression and correlation
analysis), collection, organization, and summarization of data; probability, discrete and normal
probability distributions; sampling distributions, estimations of parameters using confidence
intervals, hypothesis tests regarding a parameter, and inferences on two samples.
Algebra Content
Chapter 14: 14.6
Chapter 15: 15.1, 15.2
Chapter 16: 16.1 and Solve and graph linear inequalities in one variable.
Chapter 17: 17.2
Chapter 18: 18.1, 18.2
Chapter 19: 19.1
Chapter 20: 20.1
MATH 1530 Sections (recommended by the Math Department)
Chapter 1: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, (1.5, 1.6 incorporate throughout whole course)
Chapter 2: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
Chapter 3: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 (weighted mean only), 3.4, 3.5
Chapter 4: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3,
Chapter 5 (briefly cover): 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
Chapter 6: 6.1, 6.2
Chapter 7: 7.1, 7.2, 7.3
Chapter 8: 8.1, 8.2
Chapter 9: 9.1, 9.2, (9.3 optional)
Chapter 10: 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, (10.4 optional)
Chapter 11: 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, (11.4 optional)
Course Evaluation and Grading:
The comprehensive final exam accounts for 20% of the final grade. The final will only be given
at the time noted below (under important dates) in the regular class meeting room. If you do not take
the final exam you will automatically be assigned the grade of F for the course.
The other 80% of the final grade comes from homework, quizzes, projects, and chapter tests. The
homework should not exceed 15% of the grade.
Grading Scale: A: 90-100%; B: 80-89%; C: 70-79%; D: 60-69%; F: Below 60%.
There is NO plus/minus grading in Math 1530K. A grade of I will be given only in accordance with
University policy and approval of the chair of the University Studies Department.
Final Exam: The final examination is a Mathematics Department, multiple-choice, comprehensive
examination given to all students enrolled in MATH 1530. Students are required to complete the final
examination as per the scheduled date/time (given below) for their respective section. The final
examination is closed book and closed notes (except for allowed 3x5 note card). Examination
pamphlets and scratch paper are provided by the exam proctor. Unexcused absences for the final
examination result in a course grade of F.
Note: Students are responsible for and required to bring the following materials to the final
examination: (1) a large scantron, Form No. 4521, (2) a TI 83 or 84 Plus graphing calculator, (3) a #2
pencil, and (4) a small (3 x 5) note card containing student preferred information.
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Note: The results of the final exam may be used for departmental and University study as a part of the
Tennessee Board of Regents assessment of general education. Please know that no names will appear
in the study and the anonymity of all test scores is assured. Your participation in the study is voluntary,
and your decision to participate or not will not affect your course grade or your standing with MTSU.
Final Exam Time and Date:
Academic Misconduct:
MTSU takes a strong stance against academic misconduct. Academic Misconduct includes, but is not
limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, or facilitating any such act. Academic misconduct will
result in actions taken as defined by the MTSU code of Academic Integrity. A complete description of
this code can be found at http://www.mtsu.edu/provost/acadmisconduct.php.
Drop/Withdrawal Policy:
Students may not drop or withdraw from this course unless they withdraw from all University courses
or obtain special permission from the chair of the University Studies Department due to extenuating
circumstances. (Go to Peck Hall 202 for information.)
General Conduct in Class:
The instructor has primary responsibility for control over all classroom behavior and can direct the
temporary removal or exclusion from the classroom of any student engaged in disruptive conduct or
conduct which otherwise violates the general rules and regulations of MTSU. A cell phone policy will
be at the instructor’s discretion.
Attendance and Make-Up Policy:
Attendance is required at each class meeting. The instructor will keep a record of attendance for each
student. [Note: Attendance and Make-up Policies will be at the instructor’s discretion.] Participation in
University sanctioned activities or in military duties and situations where the institution’s policy on
inclement weather is applicable are considered excused absences. However, non-attendance does not
relieve a student of the responsibility for work covered or assigned. An Attendance Report will be
generated during the first two weeks of class and periodically thereafter. This could affect the
student’s financial aid and/or scholarships.
Do you have a lottery scholarship? To retain Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship eligibility, you
must earn a cumulative TELS GPA of 2.75 after 24 and 48 attempted hours and a cumulative TELS
GPA of 3.0 thereafter. A grade of C, D, F, FA, or I in this class may negatively impact TELS
eligibility. If you drop this class, withdraw, or stop attending this class, you may lose eligibility for
your lottery scholarship, and you may not be able to regain eligibility at a later time. For additional
Lottery rules, please refer to your Lottery Statement of Understanding form
(http://www.mtsu.edu/financial-aid/forms/LOTFEV.pdf) or contact your MT One Stop Enrollment
Counselor (http://www.mtsu.edu/one-stop/counselor.php).
Reasonable Accommodation for Students with Disabilities:
MTSU is committed to campus access in accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities
Act and Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Any student interested in reasonable
accommodations can consult the Disability & Access Center (DAC) website www.mtsu.edu/dacand/or
contact the DAC for assistance at 615-898-2783 or [email protected].
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