Stat 200 – Probability & Statistics
Summer, 2014
MTWR 8:30-11:30 H106
INSTRUCTOR:
OFFICE:
PHONE:
E-MAIL:
Website:
Dr. Payne
WS134K
248-1906
lpayne@coloradomesa.edu
www.coloradomesa.edu/~lpayne
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Text: Elementary Statistics, 12th Ed. by Mario F. Triola
Calculator: A scientific calculator is required for this course; the TI-83 or 84 graphing calculators
(including Plus and Silver) are highly recommended for this course. Note that any calculator that
performs symbolic manipulation, such as the TI-89 and TI-92, is not permitted for use on any quiz
or exam.
MyStatLab - http://www.coursecompass.com/
Course Id #:
payne72022
COURSE DESCRIPTION – FROM THE CMU 2013/14 CATALOG: Descriptive statistical methods, elementary
probability, sample distribution, binomial, normal, t, and F distributions, parameter estimation, one
and two sample tests of hypothesis, simple correlation and regression analysis, one-way analysis of
variance, nonparametric inference, time permitting.
GRADING
Homework/Attendance
Quizzes (Closed Book)
Tests (3)
10/5%
15%
70%
NOTES
1) No makeup exams or quizzes will be given after they have been returned to the students (always
done at the beginning of the next class period).
2) Attendance is required in this course.
3) In coordination with Educational Access Services, reasonable accommodations will be provided for
qualified students with disabilities. Please meet with the instructor the first week of class to make
arrangements. Nancy Conklin, the Coordinator of Educational Access Services, can be contacted at
248-1826, or in person Houston Hall Room H108
4) An undergraduate student should expect to spend on this course a minimum of two hours outside of
the classroom for every hour in the classroom. The outside hours may vary depending on the number of
credit hours or type of course. More details are available from the faculty member or the department
office and in CMU’s Curriculum Policies and Procedures Manual
General Education Criteria
Stat 200 is a General Education course satisfying the Mathematics Requirement for students
getting a BS, BA or BBA degree at Colorado Mesa University. General Education courses in
mathematics are designed to achieve the following general education goals:
1.
To be able to understand the structure and discipline of mathematical thought and its use in
problem solving.
2. To be able to think critically and creatively (Colorado Mesa University Catalog)
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Math 110 or Math 113 or equivalent or appropriate mathematics
placement, ACT, or SAT test score.
Student Learning Objectives
Students will
 Develop independent learning skills, in particular, reading skills
 Develop problem-solving skills
 Develop mathematical language skills
 Develop logical and critical thinking skills
 Develop skills to implement and use technology, and to understand its limitations
 Acquire the mathematics background relevant to other subjects
 Develop a broad general understand of mathematics
 Develop persistence and skill in exploration, conjecture and generalization
 Develop a deep understanding in at least one area of mathematics
 Develop an understanding of statistical reasoning, necessary assumptions and
correct use of statistical procedures
Stat 200
Tentative Schedule
Dates
Topic
Section
May 19
Introduction, Terminology
Descriptive Statistics
Measures of Center, Variation &
Position
Quiz1 over Chapter 1, 2
Correlation
Regression
Probability
Quiz2 over Chapter 3
Review for Test 1
Probability
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
May 20
May 21
May 22
May 26
May 27
May 28
May 29
June 2
June 3
June 4
June 5
June 9
June 10
June 11
June 12
Memorial Day
Test 1 – Chaps 1, 2, 3, 10
Discrete Probability Distr.
Binomial Probability Dist.
Quiz3 over Chap 4
Normal Probability Distr.
Sampling Distributions
Confidence Intervals: p
10.1 - 10.2
10.3
4.1, 4.2
4.3 - 4.5
5.1, 5.2
5.3, 5.4
6.1 – 6.3
6.4, 6.5
7.1 – 7.2
Quiz4 over 5,6.1-6.3
Confidence Intervals – μ
CIs : σ
Quiz5 over Chap 7
Review for Test 2
Hypothesis testing
HT : p
Test 2 over Chap 4, 5 & 6, 7
HT : μ
HT : σ
Goodness of Fit
Tests of Independence
2 sample tests (p1 – p2)
7.3, 7.4
7.5
8.1-8.2
8.3
8.4, 8.5
8.6
11.1, 11.2
11.3
9.1, 9.2
Quiz6 over Chapter 8 – One Sample Tests
HT : μ1 - μ2
HT: ud
Quiz7 over 11.1-11.3, 9.1,9.2
HT: ud
HT : σ1/σ2
Quiz8 over 9-3 - 9-5
Review for Test 3
ANOVA
Multiple Regression
Test 3 over Chaps 8,9 & 11
9.3
9.4
9.4
9,5
12.2
10.5