SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Elementary Statistics (MATH1180 LN01)
Instructor: Liz Crabtree
Office: C3
Office Phone: 402-450-0290
Email: liz.crabtree@milfordpublicschools.org
Class Time: 9:01-9:48 MWF
Class Room: C3
Office Hours: By appointment
Welcome to Elementary Statistics!
Requirements:
● The prerequisite for MATH1180 is MATH1100 (C or above) or placement score.
● The textbook is Essentials of Statistics, 5th Edition by Triola, Pearson, 2014, ISBN # 1-269-93896-7 (with
MyStatLab Access) or ISBN # 0321924592 (no MyStatLab).
● Students are required to have a scientific or graphing calculator.
Course Description: In this course we will study descriptive statistics, probability and probability distributions, and
topics from inferential statistics, including interval estimates and hypothesis testing.
Homework: Students are strongly encouraged to work on the assigned exercises (see reverse side). Working in
groups is also encouraged. Homework will not be collected. However, most students will find that they need to
work a majority of the assigned exercises to be successful.
Attendance: In order to receive maximum benefit from this course, it is necessary that you attend all class meetings
and do the assigned exercises. If you do miss a class, you are responsible for the material covered. If you must miss
class the day of a test, notify me in advance and make arrangements for a make-up.
Grade: Numerical grades have the following letter equivalence:
A → 90% - 94%
A+ → 95% and up
B → 80% - 84%
B+ → 85% - 89%
C → 70% - 74%
C+ → 75% - 79%
D → 60% - 64%
D+ → 65% - 69%
F → 59% and below
The final course grade will be calculated from the following:
12 quizzes – lowest 2 dropped
Exam #1
Exam #2
Exam #3
Final
Chapter Summary Problems
Articles & Discussions
End of Year Stats Project
TOTAL
Grade
A
B+
B
C+
C
D+
D
Points
743+
701
660
619
578
537
495
100
100
100
100
200
75
50
100
825
.
SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LINCOLN CAMPUS
Course Format: Every TH, we will have a 10-15 minute at the beginning of the class. Each quiz will be worth 10
points. All quiz exercises will be similar to the homework exercises assigned in the syllabus. Students will not be
allowed to make up missed quizzes. The lowest 2 quiz scores will be dropped for each student.
Work must be shown on quizzes and exams to earn full credit unless otherwise indicated! In most cases, you will be
allowed to use a calculator and the formula sheet on quizzes and exams, but no notes or textbook. Aside from
occasional bonus questions on quizzes/exams, extra credit will NOT be available. If assignments are turned in
late, the first day is 20%, 50% and 0% maximum credit earned..
Below is an approximate schedule. The instructor may vary the pacing, content, and exam schedule. If you must
miss a class, please make arrangements to get important class announcements. You should read the lecture material
before class, and do the indicated homework after the lecture on the material.
SCC Policies:
Last Date for Student Initiated Drop: The last date a student may withdraw from the course without the
permission of the instructor and the dean is__________. After that date, permission will be granted only in
extenuating circumstances! It is recommended that students receiving financial aid should contact the financial aid
office prior to withdrawing from a course to determine how their aid may be affected.
Grades of Incomplete: A grade of “I” for a course is reserved for individuals that have completed 75% or more of
the coursework with a grade of “C” or better, but due to situations beyond their control cannot complete the last few
assignments for the course. In these situations, the individual enters into a contract with the course instructor to
complete the remaining course assignments within a month after the end of the quarter.
Academic Integrity: Academic integrity is one of the basic principles of a community college. SCC encourages
and expects the highest standard of academic honesty from all students. Please note that cheating, plagiarism, or
other forms of academic dishonesty are monitored and subject to disciplinary action. Any plagiarism or cheating will
be reported to the division dean. The first incident of cheating or plagiarism by a student will result in a grade of 0
for the assignment. A second incident of cheating or plagiarism by a student will result in a failing grade for the
course, and may lead to further disciplinary actions.
Electronic Devices: See MHS student handbook
Statement of Equal Opportunity/Nondiscrimination: The policy of Southeast Community College is to provide
equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all admission, attendance, and employment matters to all persons
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, sexual
orientation, disability, or other factors prohibited by law or College policy. Inquiries concerning the application of
Southeast Community College's policies on equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should be directed to the Vice
President of Access, Equity and Diversity, SCC Area Office, 301 S. 68th St. Place, Lincoln, NE 68510; Phone (402)
323-3412; FAX (402) 323-3420 or Internet e-mail; jsoto@southeast.edu.
Americans with Disabilities Act – Reasonable Accommodations: If you have a disabling condition that may
substantially limit your ability to participate in this class, it is your responsibility to contact the Dean of Student
Services at the SCC Campus for additional information and assistance. The campus telephone numbers are:
Beatrice (402-228-8220), Lincoln (402-437-2619), Milford (402-761-8270).
Firearms/Weapons Strictly Prohibited: SCC policy prohibits the possession of firearms, weapons, or fireworks
on College property or any College-sponsored event. Effective January 1, 2007, Nebraska State Statute 28-1202
makes it unlawful to carry a concealed handgun into a meeting of the governing body of a political subdivision, or
collegiate athletic event; school, school grounds, school-owned vehicle, or school-sponsored activity or athletic
event. These prohibitions apply to EVERYONE (employees, students, invitees, and visitors) and are enforceable
EVERYWHERE (all college property and all college-related events.) Violation of these prohibitions will result in
disciplinary and/or law enforcement action.
Week
Topics
Week 1
Jan 5 - 11
T: Intro to Stats
W: Introduction to Stats
Section
Exercises
Outside Class Time
1-2
p. 11 #1-30
45 min
Th: Articles/Discussion
#1 Famous Statistician
Research
Week 2
Jan 11-15
F: Statistical & Critical
Thinking
1-3
M: Types of Data
Collecting Data
Ch 1 Summary
Problems
1-4
T: CTA #1
Data to Decision
Week 3
Jan 18-22
Due: Sunday Jan 17th
P. 21, #1-30
45 min
Pg. 32-34, #1-30
.
30 min
Due Jan 16th
Canvas
Pg. 40
W: Frequency
Distributions
2-2
p.51 #5-23, 29, 33
60 min
Th: Quiz #1
1-2/1-4
F: Histograms
2-3
p.58 #5-9, 11, 13, 15, 19
45 min
M: Summarizing and
Graphing Data
Ch 2 Summary Prob
2-4
p. 71, #5, 10, 11, 13,21
30 min
Canvas
Due Jan 23th
T: Case Study #1:
Designing
Studies
Due Jan 30th
W: Measures of Center
3-2
p.90 #1-13, 21, 29, 31
60 mins
F: Measures of
Variation
3-3
p.106 #1, 2, 4, 5-13,, 33, 35,
41-44
60 min
M: Measures of Rel.
Standing
3-4
p.123, #1-15, 29, 31,33
60 min
Th: Quiz #2
Week 4
Jan 25-29
T:
W: Correlation
120 min
p.496 #1, 3, 9-12, 13, 23, 25
Th: Quiz #3
10-2
F: Regression
Ch 10 Summary Probs
Discussion #2
Impact of Statistics
Early
10-3
p.513 #1, 3, 7-9, 11, 13, 23, 25
150 min
DUE Feb 3rd
Due Feb 5th
Week 5
Feb 1-5
200 min (review)
M: Review Exam #1
T: Review
W: Exam 1 –
T: Case Study #2
Week 6
Feb 8-12
Due: Feb 14th
90 min (AP Prob)
Linear
Regression
M: No School
p. 144 #1-41
Due: Feb 15th
T: Articles/Discussion
#3
W: Probability Basics
4-2
p.153 #1-37, 41
F: Addition Rule
4-3
p.164 #1-31
Multiplication Rule
Conditional Probability
Counting
4-4
4-5
4-6
p.172 #3-31, 35
p.180 #1-4, 5-23, 25-29, 3137, 40
T: Quiz #6
Prob
Th: Quiz #4
Week 7
Feb 15-19
Case Study #3
Ch 4 Summary Probs
Week 8
Feb 22-26
Week 9
Mar 1-5
Week 10
Mar 8-10
Random Variables
Binomial Probability
Parameters for Bin.
Dist.
CTA
Quiz #7
Ch 5 Summary Probs
Review Exam #2
Exam 2 –
Discussion #4: Why
Airlines overbook?
Standard Normal Dist.
120 min
90 min
120 min
DUE Feb 20
DUE Feb 26th
5-2
5-3
5-4
6-2
p.206 #1-4, 5-13, 15-18, 23, 25
p.217 #1-4, 5-43
p.226 #1-17, 18, 20
p.250 #9-49
150 min
45 min
150 min
DUE March 3rd
45 min
200 min
50 min
DUE March 17th
150 min
200 min
Quiz #8
200 min
Week 10
Mar 1519
Week 11
March 2226
Normal Dist.
Applications
Quiz #9
Problem: Making
Friends SD
Sampling Distr. & Est
Central Limit
Theorem
Normal Approx.
Binomial
Quiz #10
6-3
p.260 #1-31, 38
45 min (quiz)
150 min
45 min (quiz)
60 min (Discussion)
6-4
p.272 #1-15 odd, 17-20
200 min
6-5
p.286 #1-21
120 min
6-7
p.305 #1-4, 5-25
120 min
Week 12
Mar 29April 1
Week 13
April 5-9
Estimating µ (σ known)
Estimating µ (σ
unknown)
Estimating a Proportion
Quiz #11
Case Study #4
Basics: Hypothesis
Testing
Proportion Tests
7-3
p.349 #1-8, 9-15, 21, 25, 27,
35, 37
150 min
7-2
p.331 #1-4, 5-37
8-2
p.390 #1, 3, 5-12, 17-33
8-3
p.401 #2, 9-33
Hypothesis Testing
Examples
Quiz #12
Week 14
April 1216
Week 13
April 1923
Week 15
April 2630
Discussion #5
Mean Tests
Testing Examples
Worksheet
Review
Exam 3Case Study #5
Introduction to Stats
Project
Review for Final SCC
Exam
120 min
45 min
150 min
Due April 11th
240 min
120 min
150 min
45 min
DUE April 25th
8-4
p.413 #1, 2, 9-17,, 21, 29, 31
200 min
Wednesday April 21
Due May 2nd
360 mins
120 min
Final Review
Week 16
May 3 - 7
Week 17
May 1012
Final Exam – 4/25
Final Project
Project
Projects Due
450 min
Wednesday May 12th