Syllabus for
Stats 301 Intro to Probability and Statistics
Class times: Saturday
9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
Online every day possible
Class Location: Lieral Arts 169
Instructor: Walter Deckert
Phone: 484-8055
Email: deckerw@arc.losrios.edu
Office: Howard
Hall H-118
Office Hours: M & W: 10:05 a.m. 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. 1:25 p.m.
Course Content: This course introduces the basic concepts of
probability and statistics. It includes
analysis of data, probability, distributions, tests of hypothesis, estimation,
regression and correlation, and analysis of variance. Related applications to psychology, social
science, natural science, and engineering will be explored. A graphing calculator is used throughout the
course. There will be occasional assignments
that will involve statistical packages on computers that are located throughout
the campus. This is a hybrid class.
Hybrid class
requirements: This means that you
MUST have access to a computer and be able to access MATHXL.
Course
objectives: Upon completion of this course, the student
will be able to:
- Analyze the principles of probability theory and
statistical inference, and how they are related to the scientific method;
- Compare and contrast different forms of
statistical inference
Prerequisites: Math 120
with a grade of C or better, or placement through assessment.
Materials
Required:
Weiss, N (2004) Introductory
Statistics with MathXL, 7th ed. Addison-Wesley. ISBN: 0-321-29916-7
(Student version only. Instructors text
is considered in violation of the academic honesty policy.)
TI-83,TI-83 Plus, TI-84- or TI-84
Plus (recommend the TI-83 plus)
MathXL access code
Examinations and Tests: Test will be
administered according to the published schedule. At approximately the mid-term point there
will be a one-hour midterm examination.
Make-up tests are discouraged!
However, if circumstances warrant missing a class AND you have notified
me in time, arrangements will be made. This make up test will only be available
for two days following the date of the original test. Please note that make-up tests are generally
HARDER than the original test. There
will NOT be a make up for the Final examination.
Homework
assignments
Each class
session will have an appropriate homework assignment. These homework assignments will be over
MathXL, which is a course requirement. YOU MUST DO THE HOMEWORK ON LINE. There
are computers available around the campus.
If you do not have a computer capable of MathXL, see the instructor for
ideas on where to find access. My
philosophy on homework is that homework provides you with a method for
assessing your progress in the class. If
you are having trouble with these homework tasks, bring them to my
attention. If there is time during class
we will discuss them. If not, I will be
happy to help you during my office hours
Attendance Policy
Each student is
expected to attend every class. If,
however, it is necessary to miss class, the student will be expected to make
arrangements with other students for homework assignments. Coordinate the absence with the instructor as
far in advance as possible. While attendance is not graded, participation
is. If you aren't there, you cannot participate. Keep in mind that
by their very nature, participation points cannot be made up.
Academic Honesty
Each student is responsible for understanding the policies
on academic honesty set forth by American River College and the Los Rios
Community College District. Any student
found in violation of these policies will be held strictly accountable. Please
remember that using a "term paper service" or having another student
write your paper is plagiarism. Use of the instructors copy of the text is
considered a violation of the academic honesty policy.
Grading
·
In-class Tests
.
.25%
·
On-line Tests
.25%
·
Final
...30%
·
Homework and
participation .
..
..20%