Syllabus
Course Prefix/Number: EDF 7407
Course Title: Educational Statistics II: General Linear Model
Course Credit Hours: 3
Instructor Name and Contact Information: Dr. Carla J. Thompson, Assistant Professor of
Research and Statistics and Director, UWF CORAL Center, University of West Florida, College
of Professional Studies, Department of Professional and Community Leadership, Office:
Building 77 Room 146, Pensacola Campus, Phone: (850) 473-7327 or (850) 857-6187 (CORAL
Center)
Email: cthompson1@uwf.edu
Prerequisites/Co-requisites: Prerequisite- EDF 6404: Educational Statistics I or equivalent
course
Course Description: This course is designed as an intermediate course in statistics for students who
work in applied settings. Emphasis is on the introduction of more complex topics such as regression and
the various ANOVA models, and in developing knowledge and skill in the appropriate techniques and
application of various statistical software packages. Prerequisite: EDF 6404.
Purpose of the Course:
The Empowered Professional Making a Difference is the theme of the Professional Education
Unit’s conceptual framework. This theme focuses learning experiences on activities that permit
the candidate to examine what he/she does and to make a difference in the instructional process.
The subject matter, class activities, and skill development of this course were selected to assist
your professional growth in one or more of the following Empowered Professional Making a
Difference characteristics: a) critical thinker, b) lifelong learner, c) counselor/mentor, d)
decision maker, e) problem solver, and f) ethical/moral professional.
The State of Florida has responded to national and state initiatives in education reform and
accountability by creating legislative policies relative to the preparation of educators. Florida’s
Uniform Core Curricula outline the knowledge, skills and dispositions that candidates require to
be successful in Florida’s educational system.
To monitor your progress in this teacher preparation program, Key Assignments are required.
Key Assignments are specific learning activities that directly relate to the course and program
learning outcomes. A passing grade (70% or higher) is required on each of the student learning
outcomes identified on the assignment in order to receive a grade for the course and advance in
the teacher education program. (Specific details are provided in your Teacher Education
Handbook.)
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Course Alignments by SLOs and Conceptual Framework
Ed. D. & Ed. S. Program
SLOs
Content: Effectively use
appropriate technologies to
support practices central to
the areas of specialization
EDF 7407 Course SLOs
Conceptual Framework
Generate output from SPSS
procedures for specified
statistical applications;
Lifelong Learner
Decision-Maker
Problem-Solver
Locate, examine, and synthesize Counselor/Mentor
Project Management:
hypotheses and specific statisticalLifelong Learner
Conduct high-quality
applied research pertinent to applications;
Problem-Solver
local, regional, state, and
Decision-Maker
national needs
Ethical/Moral Professional
Critical Thinking: Design,
conduct, and evaluate
educational and training
programs
Integrity/Ethics: Conduct
oneself in a manner that
embodies professional ethics
and ideals
Communication:
Anticipate, adapt to, and
manage educational and
organizational change
Read and analyze professional Critical Thinker
research articles for specific
Decision-Maker
applications in statistics;
Problem-Solver
analyze hypotheses relative to
design and statistical
procedures;
Compare and contrast specific Ethical-Moral Professional
statistical procedures within the social
Decision-Maker
sciences;
Develop skills for identifying
and aligning hypotheses with
appropriate statistics
Counselor/Mentor
Decision-Maker
Problem-Solver
Ethical-Moral Professional
Course Alignments by Assessments, Outcomes, and Standards: Advanced Programs for
Other School Personnel
EDF 7407
Educational
Statistics II
Midterm
Assessment
(Rubric)
Conceptual
Framework
Outcomes
Critical Thinker
Problem Solvers
Decision Maker
Ethical/Moral
Professional
NCATE
Standards
1, 2, 4
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FEAPs
FELE Subject
Area
Competencies
Program SLOs
1, 2, 4,
6, 8, 10,
12
Accountability
Assessment
Ethical
Leadership
Decision-Making
Technology
Content
Project
Management
Integrity
Communication
Critical
Final Assessment
(Rubric)
Critical Thinker
Problem Solvers
Decision-Makers
Ethical/Moral
Professional
1, 2, 4
1, 2, 4,
6, 8, 10,
12
Community
Partnerships
Accountability
Assessment
Ethical
Leadership
Decision-Making
Technology
Community
Partnerships
Thinking
Content
Project
Management
Integrity
Communication
Critical
Thinking
Topics Covered: The following topics and readings are listed here and delineated on the course
calendar: (Note - readings are from course text):
Tentative Schedule:
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XII.
XIII.
Intro & Review of Hypothesis Testing (Chapter 3) – Week 1
Review of t Tests (Chapter 5) – Week 2
Review of One way ANOVA (Chapter 6) – Week 3
MANOVA (Chapter 13) – Week 4
Review of Correlation & Simple Regression (Chapters 7 & 9) – Week 5
Connecting t and r with Point Bi-serial Correlation (Chapter 8) Week 6
Chi Square (Chapter 8) – Week 7
Midterm Assessment due – Week 8
ANCOVA (Chapter 15) – Week 9
Repeated Measures ANOVA (Chapter 20) – Week 10
Multiple Regression (Chapter 11) - Week 11
Power Analysis (Chapter 3.8, 3.9,5.9, 6.9, 7.11, 9.10, 13.8, 15.10, 14.12) – Week 12
Final Assessment – due Week 13
Texts:
Required: Warner, R. M. (2008) Applied statistics: From bi-variate through multivariate
techniques. Thousand Oaks, CA. : Sage Publications.
Required: Access to use of SPSS via software or the UWF Virtual laboratory
Recommended: Campbell, D. and Stanley, J. (1963). Experimental and quasi-experimental
designs for research Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co.
Access to Internet and/or UWF library system for article acquisition
Tutorial: SPSS Tutorial online
Grading/Evaluation System:
The following list of assignments and responsibilities for students are presented here and on the course
calendar:
(1) Weekly Discussion Questions (10 @ 4 points each online)………………… 40 points
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(2) Individual Assignments 10 @ 5 points each …………………………..
50 points
(3) Team Lab Assignments 10 @ 8 points each ……………………….. …… 80 points
(4) Weekly Participation Responses (10 @ 3 points each online)………………..30 points
(5) Midterm Assessment ……………………………………………………… 50 points
(6) Final Assessment…………………………………………………………… 50 points
Total
300 points
Grading Scale:
300- 285=A
284-270=A- 269 – 261=B+ 260 – 251 =B 250 – 240= B- Below 240= C
(1) Weekly Discussion Questions: Weekly discussion questions are provided with a response
requirement of at least 150 words written in third person with at least one reference other than the
textbook for full credit.
(2) Individual Assignments: Ten individual assignments are provided for specified weeks (see
calendar) for 5 points each. To receive full credit students must submit by the due date with
complete sentences (2 pt deduction per day late).
(3) Team Lab Assignments: Ten team lab assignments are provided for specified weeks (see
calendar) for 8 points each. To receive full credit students must submit by the due date with
completed analyses and write ups using SPSS. Teams may submit with all names attached to one
submission.
(4) Midterm Assessment: The midterm assessment will be distributed in week 5 and due in week 8.
(5) Final Assessment: The final assessment will be distributed in week 10 and due in week 13.
References/Bibliography: Available upon request.
Special Technology Utilized by Students:
Each UWF Student is expected to:
• Activate a UWF ArgoNet email account
• Access email two to three times weekly
• Have basic word processing knowledge
Optional Course Technology
67%-99% of the course work requires use of software
available from an ArgoNet-enabled computer or equivalent.
Statement of the University Policy on Academic Conduct: The Student Code of Conduct sets
forth the rules, regulations and expected behavior of students enrolled at the University of West
Florida. Violations of any rules, regulations, or behavioral expectations may result in a charge of
violating the Student Code of Conduct. It is the student’s responsibility to read the Student Code
of Conduct and conduct themselves accordingly. You may access the current Student Code of
Conduct at http://www.uwf.edu/judicialaffairs.
Expectations for Academic Conduct/Plagiarism Policy: Academic Conduct Policy: (Web
Format) | (PDF Format) (RTF Format)
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Assistance: Students with special needs who require specific examination-related or other
course-related accommodations should contact the Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC),
sdrc@uwf.edu, 850.474.2387. SDRC will send an email to the instructor that specifies any
recommended accommodations.
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your paper:
1. You must let me know no later than two weeks after the start of this class.
2. I will utilize other services and techniques to evaluate your work for evidence of
appropriate authorship practices.
Syllabus Notice of Change: Although this syllabus is intended for multiple audiences and
incorporates the minimum course criteria, the content of this syllabus may change based on
individual instructor’s specifications. Any modifications to this syllabus will be announced
during the first week of the semester.
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