Syllabus: Statistics Mrs. Marasco
Course Content
Course Materials
You will need to bring the following materials with you each day to class:
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Textbook: “Elementary Statistics, Picturing the World”, 4 th
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Pencil
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Notebook
ed, Ron Larson & Betsy Farber
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TI-83 Calculators will be issued to you. At the end of the year, the calculator that was issued to you must be turned in. Serial numbers will be checked. If you do not turn in your calculator, you will be fined
$97.00.
I understand that I am responsible for turning in the calculator that I am issued. Initials:_________
Course Content
In this course, the following topics will be covered (chapters 1 - 7)
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Graphical presentation of data
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Describe & analyze single-variable data: central tendency, dispersion, position
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Describe & analyze bivariate data: linear correlation, regression
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Probability & probability distributions: binomial, normal
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Inferential statistics: hypothesis testing, chi-square
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Random sampling and analysis
Grading Policy: Percentage grades will be calculated by dividing total earned points by total possible points.
You will be evaluated on any or all of the following: tests, quizzes, homework, in class assignments, participation, projects.
Grading Scale: 93% - 100% A 77% - 79% C+
90% - 92% A-
87% - 89% B+
83% - 86% B
80% - 82% B-
73% - 76% C
70% - 72% C-
60% - 69% D below 60% F
Classroom Expectations:
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Be prepared and responsible.
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Be in your assigned seat ready to work when the bell rings.
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You must show all your work on homework and assessments in order to receive full credit.
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When you return from an absence, you are responsible for any missed homework. You have two days to make up an assignment.
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If you miss a test or quiz, it is your responsibility to make arrangements to take it. Tests/quizzes must be completed within one week of returning from an absence.
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If you miss class due to a school assignment, sporting event, etc, your assignment is still due by the due date and the test/quiz must be taken on time. It is your responsibility to ask what you will miss when you will miss for a school activity/event.
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Late homework assignments for a given chapter will NOT be accepted after the Chapter test.
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