Stat 200: Elementary Statistics - “This course will cover descriptive statistics, frequency distributions, probability,
binomial and normal distributions, statistical inference, linear regression, and correlation.”
4 credits
Prerequisite: 2 units in algebra
Goals - Please review the posted document at http://www.amstat.org/education/gaise/GAISECollege_Goals.pdf for the
goals for this class
Objectives - In this course you will gain problem solving skills that will allow you to decide for yourself if research
involving data is trustworthy or not. Mathematical calculations are necessary but more important is interpreting the
values computed. At the end of the semester you will be able to organize data using numerical and graphical
summaries, apply properties to data based on the distribution that it follows, make calculations that prove or disprove a
hypothesis, interpret the trend in new data compared to a previous standard, diagnose the trustworthiness of inference,
collect data without bias and diagnose bias in collected data.
Overview –Lecture classes will have all sections combined into one; the first session of lecture will apply terms and
formulas from the textbook on each chapter and the second session of lecture will review exam preparedness tips and
then students will work on problem solving in groups with an in-class extra credit assignment due before class ends. Lab
classes will be individual sections run by a TA (teaching assistant) where students work on problem solving in groups with
an in-class extra credit assignment in the first lab session and an in-class quiz in the second lab session, each due
before class ends that day. Project quizzes and exams are completed online outside of class. The calendar below
illustrates what will be covered each day in class.
Course Details –
Instructor:
Jennifer (Jenny) Shook 416 Thomas
(814) 865 – 6164
Email: ANGEL Communicate – Quick Message – To: Jenny Shook
Webmail messages will not be read (University “best practice” to keep it all in ANGEL)
TA and LA:
Information announced on Q&A Board on ANGEL when it is available
Office Hours:
SOH (Shared office hours) – all TAs qualified to assist in this course will hold office hours that
you may attend; details posted on ANGEL when they are available
Instructor Hours – 416 Thomas Monday 9-10am and noon-1pm
Sections:
4
5
6
Materials:
Textbook – Utts and Heckard’s Mind On Statistics Fourth Edition (hard cover, looseleaf or Aplia
online eBook)
Computer – Two days each week you will have the use of a computer in class (lab). Outside of
class, most computer labs on campus can provide the same information as do the ones in class.
You will need to access ANGEL daily for all course information and announcements
M F 101 Thomas
M F 101 Thomas
M F 101 Thomas
1:25-2:15pm
1:25-2:15pm
1:25-2:15pm
T R 214 Boucke
T R 111 Boucke
TR 214 Boucke
8:00-8:50am
9:05-9:55am
2:30-3:20pm
Course website:cms.psu.edu (ANGEL) contains all course materials including the syllabus, grade book, study
guides and practice exams, lecture videos and notes, lab directions, data, activities and quizzes,
project quizzes, exams to review, and all course announcements (Q&A Board). It is your
responsibility to check the Q&A Board for all announcements related to class prior to class each
day
Course format: Read the textbook taking detailed notes on definitions and formulas (done outside of the
classroom)
Bring your notes and any necessary formulas and tables from the textbook to class to ask
questions and practice what you have learned
Complete all in-class assignments
Complete all project quizzes and exams (done outside of the classroom)
Course agreement / policies: By maintaining your enrollment in this class, you agree to
S1. The Penn State Principles (http://www.psu.edu/ur/pdf/principles.pdf)
S2. Attend class regularly. Any prolonged lapse in class attendance may result in no opportunity for makeup
work or any other adjustments
S3. Check grades on ANGEL (ANGEL>Grades, updated weekly unless otherwise announced) and report errors in
person to the instructor within one week of their posting. Failure to do so will result in no adjustment for any
reason. Ignore the percentages ANGEL computes – they do not make sense with our points based grades
S4. Request no extra credit beyond what is already provided nor ask for extra points for any reason
S5. Use technology (computer, tablet, cell phone, etc) during class only for class purposes. Non-class related
activities may result in the confiscation of such devices for the duration of class. You may not take pictures or
record audio or video during class unless you have written permission from the instructor
S6. Discuss due date / time conflicts in person, by phone, or two-way conversation in ANGEL Communicate (you
send the email, you receive a reply and you read it) with the instructor before the due date / time and provide
necessary documentation. After any due date / time expires, there is no option for any adjustments except
those outlined in S7. Work sent to your instructor in email will not be graded
S7. University approved conflicts as the only reason for due date / time conflicts (family obligations, interviews,
religious observances, University sports activities, etc) and they must have documentation. Conflicts due to
illness will only be considered prior to the due date / time on an individual basis with extended illnesses
requiring documentation and illnesses that cause exam reschedules possibly requiring documentation
S8. Use ANGEL with an acceptable browser and internet connection. Completing work off campus is at your
own risk – immediately contact ANGEL Support (http://kb.its.psu.edu/cms/article/191) and your instructor by
phone if any submissions fail.
S9. Check ANGEL’s Q&A Board for all course announcements prior to each class period. Post non-emergency
questions about the course policies or content on the Q&A Board and respond to student questions if you know
the answer
S10. Send email to your instructor about private matters (general course questions go on the Q&A Board) only
through ANGEL Communicate (http://kb.its.psu.edu/cms/article/383) and use proper email etiquette
(http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/694/1). Messages sent to the Instructor’s webmail address will
not be answered (University “best practice” to keep it all in ANGEL)
S11. Come to class prepared to demonstrate what you learned from the textbook, ask questions, work with
classmates on everything but exams. Communicating in any way (talking, texting, writing notes, etc) with other
students during exams is not permitted
S12. Take responsibility for your actions and your grades; seek help from office hours as soon as you need it; do
not share posted solutions or quiz and exam solutions with other students or non-students; do not share scrap
paper during exams; do not give or sell posted notes, data, or solutions on ANGEL to anyone
S13. Complete assignments in a timely manner; schedule exams at the Testing Center in a timely manner; show
up for class and exams on time. Those entering the lecture classroom late will not be able to participate in the
in-class activity. Those late to an exam will receive a 0 for that exam
S14. Follow all rules and policies here, at the Testing Center (http://testing.psu.edu/Students/), and of the
University in our class and in every classroom on campus (no food or drink)
The instructor and TA agree to
I1. Cancel class only in the event that both parties have an emergency; post an announcement about a cancelled
class on the ANGEL Q&A Board prior to the start of that class time
I2. Answer student questions without giving away answers
a. To the best of their ability based on the information provided at that time (student’s failure to provide all the
information may result in the miscommunication of ideas)
b. always when asked in class, having the proper preparation done before class starts
c. within 24 hours if posted on ANGEL’s Q&A Board or Communicate Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm
d. within 48 hours if posted on ANGEL’s Q&A Board or Communicate evenings and weekends
I3. Grade assignments within one week of the due date / time. Exceptions will be posted on the Q&A Board. All
quizzes on ANGEL will be open for full review after the due time
I4. Treat all students equally, making exceptions for no one to avoid partiality and bias
LAs agree to answer student questions about Minitab (not course content)
L1. To the best of their ability based on the information provided at that time (student’s failure to provide all the
information may result in the miscommunication of ideas)
L2. Always when asked in class, having the proper preparation done before class starts
You are expected to complete all your own work in a collaborative setting for all assignments except exams. As a
reminder, the University has a policy on academic honesty. Cheating includes letting other students copy your answers,
submitting a quiz early and sharing the given answers with other students who have yet to submit their work, sharing
scrap paper, communicating with other students in any way during an exam, or using provided solutions to check your
answers before turning in your work. You are expected to abide by the procedures set forth in the University’s
document at http://www.psu.edu/dept/ufs/policies/47-00.html#49-20 . First failure to comply will result in a grade of 0
on the assignment, the second will result in an F for the course.
Penn State welcomes students with disabilities into the University's educational programs. If you have a disabilityrelated need for reasonable academic adjustments in this course, contact the Office for Disability Services (ODS) at 814863-1807 (V/TTY). For further information regarding ODS, please visit the Office for Disability Services Web site at
http://equity.psu.edu/ods/. In order to receive consideration for course accommodations, you must contact ODS and
provide documentation (see the documentation guidelines at http://equity.psu.edu/ods/guidelines/documentationguidelines). If the documentation supports the need for academic adjustments, ODS will provide a letter identifying
appropriate academic adjustments. Please share this letter and discuss the adjustments with your instructor as early in
the course as possible. You must contact ODS and request academic adjustment letters at the beginning of each
semester.
Course Requirements –
Exams: 400 points, three during the semester, (the first two exams are 40 questions, 90 minutes, 160 points and
the third exam is 20 questions, 45 minutes, 80 points) multiple choice, taken at the Testing Center, you
pick the time slot on the exam day. No exam scores are dropped. You will receive an email requesting
you to sign up for a time slot approximately one week before each exam date. Failure to schedule a time
slot in a timely manner will result in a 0 for your exam score. Please view the material at
http://testing.psu.edu/Students/ if you are unfamiliar with the testing center. If you experience
technology issues during the exam, immediately report your error. Failure to follow the course policies
about exams or the Testing Center rules will result in a 0 for your exam score. Exam details and a
practice exam appear in the Study Aids folder in ANGEL>Lessons. You are allowed to have something to
write with and scrap paper will be provided but must be turned in. Necessary formulas and tables will
appear at the end of each exam and a calculator will be provided in each question of the exam. Exams
will be open for review on ANGEL after all students have completed the assignment
Final exam: 300 points, cumulative, multiple choice, as scheduled by the University (60 questions, 90 minutes).
Check elion Feb 17 for our exam schedule (usually scheduled Thurs or Fri of finals week). If you have a
conflict, you must file with the registrar’s office between Feb 17 and Mar 7. The instructor does not
have the ability to reschedule your final exam for any reason other than what the University approves.
Failure to show up on time for your final exam or failure to follow the rules for the final exam will result
in a 0 for your score. Final exam details and a practice final exam appear in the Study Aids folder in
ANGEL>Lessons. You are allowed to have something to write with and scrap paper will be provided but
must be turned in. Necessary formulas and tables will appear at the end of the exam and a calculator
will be provided in each question of the exam
Projects: Five quizzes, 200 points total (project 1 -4 are 25 points each and project 5 is 100 points), taken on
ANGEL outside of class (number of questions vary, 50 minutes, one chance) due at 11:59:59pm on the
due dates. No project quiz scores are dropped. Details are available on ANGEL for each assignment.
Prepare your work as outlined on the guidelines file and open the timed quiz only when you are ready to
submit your work. Quizzes may have multiple choice or fill in the blank questions that ANGEL will grade.
Failure to submit the quiz before the due date / time will result in no score for that quiz. Answers will be
available for review upon submission – it is your responsibility to make sure they are as you entered
them. Requests not made immediately after submission about submission errors will not be considered
Lab Quizzes: One quiz per chapter, 10 points each, questions listed below (10 multiple choice or fill in the blank
questions, 10 minutes, the highest out of 3 on-time submissions counts), due before the lab class ends.
Two out of the 12 lab quizzes are dropped so no make ups will be given until two quizzes have been
missed with supporting documentation. Quizzes are available on ANGEL starting on the first lecture
class when the material is started until the end of your lab class on lab quiz day; you do not have to wait
until class to take the quiz.
Lab Quiz Questions:
Chapter 2: 2.38, 2.72, 2.88, 2.96, 2.98, 2.114, 2.116, 2.126, 2.128, 2.130
Chapter 3: 3.10, 3.22, 3.34, 3.44, 3.66, 3.72, 3.82, 3.84, 3.88, 3.90
Chapter 4: 4.8, 4.24, 4.38, 4.50, 4.56, 4.58, 4.60, 4.62, 4.66, 4.72
Chapter 5 and 6: 5.100, 5.102, 5.114, 5.116, 5.120, 6.76, 6.82, 6.84, 6.86, 6.92
Chapter 7: 7.12, 7.14, 7.18, 7.34, 7.64, 7.84, 7.94, 7.96, 7.98, 7.102
Chapter 8: 8.18, 8.24, 8.40, 8.50, 8.74, 8.98, 8.100, 8.102, 8.106, 8.108
Chapter 9 and 10: 9.134, 10.14, 10.22, 10.30, 10.48, 10.58, 10.66, 10.72, 10.84, 10.86
Chapter 9 and 11: 9.138, 11.18, 11.20, 11.32, 11.48, 11.56, 11.74, 11.78, 11.80, 11.82
Chapter 9 and 12: 9.144, 12.50, 12.52, 12.68, 12.72, 12.84, 12.90, 12.92, 12.98, 12.112
Chapter 9 and 13: 9.146, 13.24, 13.26, 13.44, 13.62, 13.96, 13.98, 13.102, 13.104, 13.110
Chapter 14 and 15: 14.46, 14.50, 14.52, 14.54, 14.58, 15.16, 15.18, 15.26, 15.50, 15.54
Chapter 16: 16.2, 16.4, 16.18, 16.22, 16.24, 16.26, 16.28, 16.30, 16.44, 16.48
Extra Credit: Extra credit cannot be made up; no extra credit beyond this will be created
Lecture and Lab Activities: 30 total, 2 points extra credit each, due before class ends. Lecture Activities
will be handed out in the second lecture class following a brief example by the instructor. Failure to
arrive on time will result in no opportunity to participate in the activity. Lecture Activities not turned in
before class time ends will receive no score. Lab activities are posted on ANGEL>Lessons>Labs Minitab
directions and are to be turned in to the appropriate drop box (name matches activity) before the lab
class ends. Work will be graded based on effort and accuracy. Solutions are posted after class on
ANGEL>Lessons>Study Aids
Practice Exams: 3 practice quizzes, the first two are up to 16 points extra credit (40 questions, 90
minutes, unlimited attempts before 8am on the exam date) and the third is up to 8 points extra credit
(20 questions, 45 minutes, unlimited attempts before 8am on the exam date) for extra practice. There is
no extra credit on final exam practice posted on ANGEL
Makeup Policy (based on S1, S2, S6, S7, S12, and S13 above): Forgetting to turn in an assignment does not
warrant a makeup; please don’t ask. All makeup requests must be discussed with your Instructor prior
to the due date / time of the assignment either in person with supporting documentation, over the
phone (if there is no answer, leave a message slowly and clearly stating your name, course number and
section number, ANGEL ID, and a way to contact you – phone number to call back, text, or email in
ANGEL Communicate) with two way communication happening before the due date /time, or in ANGEL
Communicate (with supporting documentation for the reason and a way to complete the conversation
quickly – phone number, text, or reply where you will check it before the due date / time) with two way
communication happening before the due date /time. Requests made through the Instructor’s webmail
account will be denied
Students adding the class after the first day of classes will have one business day after enrollment to
contact the Instructor about making up missed assignments; students waiting longer than this will not
be able to make up missed work. Assignments regularly due for the class will start to apply to such
students two business days after the day of enrollment. All agreed upon makeup work is due within five
business days of enrollment in the manner discussed with the Instructor
Conflicts for exams must be entirely arranged (discussed and agreed upon by you and the instructor)
before the actual exam. Conflicts due to University Approved reasons will be rescheduled before the
actual exam time (not after) and may result in a slightly different (but not harder nor easier) exam.
Conflicts due to medical emergency will be rescheduled within 24 hours of the original exam time and
may require documentation and may result in a slightly different (but not harder nor easier) exam.
Conflicts due to serious medical issues that prevent the reschedule in 24 hours must have supporting
documentation and will result in a slightly different (but not harder nor easier) exam
Conflicts for the final exam must be scheduled through the registrar’s office
(www.psu.edu/oue/aappm/F-3.html). Conflict requests for the final exam after the filing period has
ended will be denied. Conflicts due to serious medical emergency or University events with supporting
documentation will be considered on an individual basis
Conflicts with project quiz due dates / times will be considered on an individual basis only. If you have a
conflict with the exact due date / time, please complete the quiz early
Conflicts with lab quiz due dates / times will be considered on an individual basis only after the first two
0’s have occurred. If you have a conflict with the exact due date / time, please complete the quiz early
Conflicts with lecture or lab activities will result in 0 extra credit for that assignment. Extra credit cannot
be made up
Course Grading – All grading will be updated weekly on ANGEL>Grades. Please ignore ANGEL’s calculations of
percentages as they do not make sense with our point-based grading system. Check your scores
regularly; failure to report discrepancies within one week of posting will result in no adjustment
Summary:
Semester Exams
Final Exam
Projects
Lab Quizzes (best 10)
Activities (extra credit)
Exam practice (extra credit)
400
300
200
100
60
40
Total: 1100
Final scores are based on 1000 points; this is a curve; requests for individual adjustments for reasons not
noticed until much later than the grade posting date or reasons of being just a few points away from a
different letter grade will be denied; requests for extra assignments or late make ups will be denied
If your point total is:
930 and above
900 – 929
870 – 899
830 – 869
800 – 829
770 – 799
700 – 769
600 – 699
599 and below
Your letter grade is:
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
D
F
Disclaimer – This course will run as outlined herein. However, if something unexpected happens (like severe weather)
and the University closes, adjustments may be made in the way assignments are turned in. Such adjustments
will be posted immediately following the closing on the Q&A Board on ANGEL. Messages in ANGEL
Communicate or voicemail may not be responded to in a timely manner due to such circumstances
Due Dates / Class Details –
Week:
Monday – LGM work,
LGM Activity due
before class ends
Tuesday – Lab work,
Lab Activity due
before class ends
Thursday – Lab quiz,
Lab Quiz due
before class ends
Friday – LGM Q&A,
Lecture starting the
new material
1: Jan 13 – 17
Syllabus, Lecture Ch 1 and 2
Lab Ch 1
Class Survey
Lecture Ch 1and2,
LGM Ch 2 due in class
2: Jan 20 – 24
No Classes
3: Jan 27 – 31
LGM Ch 3 due in class
4: Feb 3– Feb 7
LGM Ch 4 due in class
Lab Ch 2,
Work on Project 1
Lab Ch 3,
Work on Project 1
Lab Ch 4,
Work on Project 2
Lab Quiz Ch 2,
Work on Project 1
Lab Quiz Ch 3,
Project 1 Due by 11:59:59pm
Lab Quiz Ch 4,
Project 2 Due by 11:59:59pm
5: Feb 10 – 14
LGM Ch 5 and 6 due in class
Lab Ch 5 and 6
Lab Quiz Ch 5 and 6
Lecture Ch 7
6: Feb 17 – 21
LGM Ch 7 due in class,
check final exam schedule
Lab Ch 7,
Work on Project 3
Lab Quiz Ch 7,
Project 3 Due by 11:59:59pm
7: Feb 24 – 28
LGM Ch 8a due in class
Lab Ch 8a
Work on Project 4
8: Mar 3 – 7
LGM Ch 8b due in class,
file for conflict final exam?
9: Mar 17 –21
LGM Ch 9 and 10 due in class
Lab Ch 8b
Work on Project 4
Lab Ch 9 and 10,
Work on Project 4
Lab Quiz Ch 8,
Work on Project 4
Lab Quiz Ch 9and10,
Project 4 Due by 11:59:59pm
Lecture Ch 8a and b,
file for conflict final exam?
No lecture today,
Exam 1: Ch 1-7, no class
Lecture Ch 9and10,
file for conflict final exam?
10: Mar 24 – 28
LGM Ch 11 due in class
Lab Ch 11
Lab Quiz Ch 9and11
11: Mar 31 – Apr 4
LGM Ch 12 due in class
12: Apr 7 – 11
LGM Ch 13 due in class
13: Apr 14 – 18
Lecture Ch 14 and 15,
LGM Ch14and15 due in class
14: Apr 21 – 25
LGM Ch 16 due in class
Lab Quiz Ch 9and12,
Work on Project 5
Lab Quiz Ch 9and13,
Work on Project 5
Lab Quiz Ch 14and15,
Work on Project 5
Lab Quiz Ch 16,
Work on Project 5
15: Apr 28 – May 2
Lecture Ch 17,
LGM Ch17 due in class
Lab Ch 12,
Work on Project 5
Lab Ch 13,
Work on Project 5
Lab Ch 14 and 15,
Work on Project 5
Lab Ch 16,
Work on Project 5
Lab Ch 17,
Work on Project 5
Project 5 Due by 11:59:59pm
Final exam as scheduled by the University via Elion (usually on Friday of finals week).
Lecture Ch 3
Lecture Ch 4
Lecture Ch 5 and 6
Lecture Ch 11
Lecture Ch 12,
Lecture Ch 13
No lecture today,
Exam 2: Ch 8-13
Lecture Ch16
No lecture today,
Exam 3: Ch 14-16
Final Review Lecture,
LGM Review due in class