Syllabus -STA2023-Elementary Statistics – Fall 2013
Instructor: Deanna Voehl
Office: W218 Main campus, 462-7827
Email: 1) use ANGEL site 2) dvoehl@irsc.edu
Office hours: See ANGEL site
Communication with instructor: Use ANGEL email or feel free to see me after
class or to stop by my office on Main Campus during office hours
[If you miss more than one class in a row, please email me and let me know why]
Text: Introductory Statistics, 8th Edition; Prem S. Mann [you may use the eBook if
you choose]
Software: WileyPlus- Internet-based program [access code comes with new text]
[See info on WileyPlus at the end of the Syllabus.]
Course Description: This course explores descriptive and inferential statistics.
Topics include: summarizing data using pictorials as well as computational
techniques, probability of discrete and continuous variables, using the central limit
theorem to relate statistics to parameters of a population, confidence intervals,
hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression analysis. Computer software is
utilized to practice, analyze, and verify skills learned throughout the course.
Prerequisite: Earn a “C” or better in Intermediate Algebra (MAT 1033)
Calculators: You will need a scientific calculator that performs basic math
functions. Graphing calculators are acceptable and encouraged [but not required]. I
will use a TI-83+ for classroom demonstration. CAS calculators will not be allowed.
Cell phone usage of any kind in the classroom is prohibited by IRSC. If you are
using your cell phone in ANY way during a test, you will receive a zero (0) for that
test. Cell phones should be turned completely OFF and PUT AWAY when you enter
the classroom.
Attendance will be taken at each meeting. Everyone is expected to be present, on
time, and prepared for each class. You are responsible for any work missed during
an absence. You should contact another student in class for this information, or
email me as soon as possible.
Grade/points:
100 – WileyPlus quizzes [score based on % earned on WileyPlus chapter
quizzes]
50 – WileyPlus homework [score based on % earned on WileyPlus chapter
homework]
50 - Chapter 13 Group Projects, Active Participation, and other Stuff
400 - 4 tests [there is no cumulative final, Test 4 is the last test]
No grades will be dropped. Please prepare for each test thoroughly.
Your final grade is your percentage of: points earned divided by 550.
Scale:
A - 90 – 100% B - 80 – 89% C - 70 – 79% D - 60 – 69% F - 0 – 59%
W – You must withdraw by the withdrawal date.
I – An Incomplete can be given only if your grade is at least a “C” in the course
and you cannot finish the course for some unexpected, valid reason.
Tests/Quiz by chapter/topic:
Test 1:
Chapters 1 & 2 Introduction, Organizing and Graphing Data
Chapter 3 Numerical Descriptive Measures
Test 2:
Chapter 4 Probability
Chapter 5 (5.1-5.6) Discrete Random Variables, Probability Distributions
Test 3:
Chapter 6 Continuous Random Variables and the Normal Distribution
Chapter 7 Sampling Distributions
Test 4:
Chapter 8 & 9 Estimation of Mean and Proportion, Hypothesis Testing
Group Projects: Chapter 13 (13.1, 13.2, 13.6 only) Simple Linear Regression &
Analysis
Makeup Tests: If you should happen to miss a test, a special (possibly more
difficult) makeup test may be arranged [at the discretion of the instructor] BUT
ONLY IN THE CASE WHERE the instructor is notified on or before the day of the test.
Only one makeup test is permitted per student-NO EXCEPTIONS.
Makeup Quizzes: No makeup quizzes will be given and there is no ‘replacement
policy’ for quizzes. Quizzes may be viewed past the due date [so you can use them to
review for tests.]
Makeup Homework: If you attempt a homework assignment after the due date,
there will be a 30% penalty.
Cheating/Plagiarism: If you are found cheating in any way, you will receive a grade
of zero. You are expected to do your own work at all times.
Academic Honor Code Policy: Students are expected to uphold the Academic
Honor Code. Indian River State College’s Honor Code is based on the premise that
each student has the responsibility to:
1) Uphold the highest standards of academic honesty in his/her own work;
2) Refuse to tolerate academic dishonesty in the college community; and
3) Foster a high sense of honor and social responsibility on the part of students.
Further information regarding the Academic Honor Code may be found in the Indian
River State College Catalog, Student Governance section.
Suggested textbook HW-Introductory Statistics, Mann, 8th ed:
Do the odd # problems below found throughout each chapter, and the Self Review
problems - Check solutions in back of text or in the WileyPlus program in Student
Solutions found under the READ, STUDY, PRACTICE tab
Chapter 1: 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 35, Self-Review Test p. 20-21
Chapter 2: 3, 5, 7, 9, 15, 17, 19, 21, 25, 27, 35, 53, 55, 62, Self-Review Test p.
77-78
Chapter 3: 9, 13. 21, 29, 33, 35, 37, 51, 55, 59, 65, 77, 79, 91, 107, SelfReview Test p.136-138
Chapter 4: 7, 11, 19, 23, 37, 47, 51, 53, 65, 75, 83, 99, 103, 121, 127, SelfReview Test p. 202-203
Chapter 5: 9, 11, 15, 25, 35, 43, 49, 51, 57, Self-Review Test p.255-256 #110, 14, 15 only
Chapter 6: 1, 7, 11, 15, 17, 25, 29, 31, 37, 45, 57, 59, Self-Review Test p. 311312
Chapter 7: 5, 13, 23, 35, 49, 55, 63, 75, 91, Self-Review Test p. 354-356
Chapter 8: 1, 10, 19, 29, 31, 41, 47, 53, 61, 63, 71, 95, Self-Review Test p.
396-397
Chapter 9: 5, 19, 27, 35, 41, 43, 51, 63, 65, 71, 75, 87, 89, Self-Review Test p.
453-454
Chapter 13: 25, 26, 27, 29, 61, 66, 68, 70, 95, 97
ADA: In compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, and the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990, professional disability specialists and support staff at the
Student Disability Services (SDS) facilitate a comprehensive range of academic support
services and accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. IRSC offers many
disability resources at on-campus labs. Students who wish to request an
accommodation for a documented disability should contact the SDS at 772-462-7782 or
772-462-7808.
The following help is available:
1. The ASC (Academic Support Center), on all campuses, provides FREE tutoring.
2. Instructor office hours or email
3. Fellow students, classmates
4. WileyPlus software-tutorials, e-book, and guided solutions.
Learning Outcomes:
The student will be able to: Apply critical thinking through problem solving.
COMPUTER PROGRAM- WileyPlus:
All new textbooks come with an access code for the WileyPlus computer component
of this course. If you do not have one, go to www.wileyplus.com and purchase an
access code. For a reduced price, cut and paste the following Promo Code: IRS04
A mandatory part of this course will be the completion of a “Practice” and a “Quiz”
for each chapter found within the ‘Assignments’ area in WileyPlus (i.e. Ch. 1 Quiz).
When you click on each assignment, read the number of attempts, due dates, etc.
A Ch. reading/ppt/video/etc… assignment is also available in WileyPlus-you may do
the assigned reading online or from your textbook-this is NOT graded but is
recommended as part of your homework.
1) To register and enroll in your class in WileyPlus, use the URL for your
class:
MW 12:30-1:45pm class:
http://edugen.wileyplus.com/edugen/class/cls353057/
Follow all prompts and create a user name (an email address) and password that
you will remember.
My WP login is: ________________________________________________________
My WP password is: ____________________________________________________
2) After initially enrolling using your access code, you will not need your
access code.
To open and use the WileyPlus program you have 2 options:
use the class URL above
OR
go to www.wileyplus.com
IMPORTANT-After the due date, you will not be able to work on the WP quizzes.
Please do your work early (don’t wait until the last night!) and
do not ask for extensions on the computer quiz due dates. Thank you!