MATHEMATICS 10
ELEMENTARY STATISTICS
SUMMER 2005
INSTRUCTOR:
Rick Martinez • MartinezRick@Foothill.edu • Office 4141 •
(650) 949-7494
PREREQUISITE:
Intermediate Algebra or satisfactory score on the math placement exam.
TEXTBOOK:
There is no traditional textbook required for this class. Instead, you will be accessing online
content that will take the place of a text. Purchasing access to the online content is
required by each student. This content can be purchased and accessed at
www.beoga.net
CALCULATOR: You must have a Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus to take this class. No exceptions.
CALENDAR
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
June 27
June 28
June 29
June 29
Intro (1.1-1.5)
Graphs (2.1-2.2)
Data Variation (2.5)
Chebyshev's (2.6)
Central Tend. (2.4)
Chebyshev's (2.6)
RelStand (2.7)
Data Variation (2.5)
QUIZ 1 (1.1-2.5)
July 4
July 5
July 6
July 7
Probability (3.1-3.4)
Binomial (4.1-4.2)
Normal (5.1-5.2)
NO CLASS
Binomial (4.1-4.2)
Normal (5.1-5.2)
QUIZ 2 (2.6-4.2)
Deadline to Drop w/o Grade
July 11
July 12
July 13
July 14
Normal (5.2-5.3)
CLT (6.1-6.2)
Conf. Intervals (7.1-7.3)
Conf. Intervals (7.3-7.5)
QUIZ 3 (5.2-7.2)
July 18
July 21
Hypothesis Testing (8.1-8.4)
Conf. Intervals (7.5-7.6)
MIDTERM EXAM
Hypothesis Testing (8.1-8.4) Last Day to Drop w/ a "W"
(ch.1thru7)
QUIZ 4 (8.1-8.4)
July 25
July 26
July 27
Jul 28
Regression (9.4)
Hypothesis Testing (8.1-8.5) Regression (9.1-9.3)
Regression (9.4)
ANOVA (10.1)
QUIZ 5 (9.1-9.4)
Aug 1
Aug 2
Aug 3
Aug 4
ANOVA (10.1)
July 19
Review
GRADE DISTRIBUTION:
Percentage
Midterm Exam
30%
Quiz Average
20%
Computer Labs
5%
Final Exam-Part I (In person) 40%
Final Exam-Part II(TakeHome) 5%
TOTAL
100%
Points
300
200 (4@50pts)
50
400
50
1000
July 20
Final Exam
(Part I)
Final Exam
(Part II)
COURSE
GRADE
A
B
C
D
F
MIN. %
REQUIRED
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
MATH 10
Online Content Access: www.beoga.net
SYLLABUS continued
MartinezRick@Foothill.edu
ATTENDANCE: I will not penalize you for occasional absences or occasional tardiness. Yet, I reserve the right to
drop any student who is consistently absent or makes a habit of being late to class on a regular basis. If you miss
class for any reason, it is your responsibility to obtain the notes and/or any handouts you may have missed.
QUIZZES: There will be five scheduled quizzes during the quarter. There are no make up quizzes. If you miss a
quiz for any reason, then your final exam will carry more weight toward your overall course grade. Quizzes will be
based on homework, lecture, and the online content. There may also be some pop-quizzes. Your four highest
announced quiz scores plus pop-quizzes will be added together to comprise your total quiz score grade.
EXAMS: There will be one midterm exam. There are no make up exams, even if the absence is excused. If you
miss the exam, then your final exam will carry more weight towards your overall course grade.
HOMEWORK: Homework will be assigned, but will not be collected. Even though it is not directly used in the
calculation of your grade, you are responsible for the topics covered in all homework problems assigned.
MINITAB LABS: The use of computers to analyze and interpret data is an essential part of learning statistics. To
this end, we will be using the Minitab software package to do five lab assignments.
A NOTE ABOUT THE EXAMS: If for any reason (including, but not limited to, natural disaster or construction) the
campus closes at the time of an exam (including, but not limited to, the final exam) and/or an exam must be
cancelled for any reason, then your grade will be based on all other work done in the class. If you miss the final
exam your grade for the course will be an F. Proper identification (current driver's license or passport) may be
checked on exam days. Not having proper identification at any exam time will be equivalent to not showing up for
that exam. THE FINAL EXAM WILL BE COMPREHENSIVE. NO EARLY OR LATE FINALS ARE ALLOWED.
ADDING/DROPPING: In every case, a student is responsible for dropping him/herself. You should not assume that
you are automatically dropped from the class for non-attendance. Students on the final grade roster who have not
dropped themselves through Admissions & Records, and who do not show up for the final exam, automatically
receive an F in the course. I DO NOT MAKE EXCEPTIONS TO DEADLINES SET BY ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS
FOR ADDING & DROPPING COURSES.
CLASS CONDUCT: Cheating is absolutely prohibited in my class! Looking at someone else's exam, helping another
student during an exam, talking to anyone except me during an exam, or using an external source of information for
which you were not explicitly given permission, will result in an instructor drop or an F grade for the course. Cheating
incidents will also be reported to the Dean of Students. The math department does not allow use of certain
calculators during testing. The use of any calculator other than those that are specified by your instructor [whether
intentional or not] is another example of academic dishonesty and grounds for an F in the course. If you do not
understand what the word "cheating" means, please ask me for the school information sheet on academic honesty.
Cell phones or pda's are not allowed to be used during any exam or quiz. Any person exhibiting rude behavior,
excessive noise/talking, arriving late or other actions that detract from a positive environment for learning will subject
that person to immediate and permanent dismissal from the class. Cell phones and pagers must be turned off during
class.
SOURCES OF HELP / MATH CENTER: One of the main reasons students have trouble with this course is their
reluctance to obtain help when they need it. There are many sources of help for everyone. I am your first source; I
am willing to do whatever I can to help you with all aspects of your education, especially this course. Even if you
don't have an appointment, treat my open door as your invitation to come in and ask any questions you might
have. The Math Center(located in room 4215) is available to all students enrolled at Foothill College and may be
your greatest asset as a student enrolled in math courses at Foothill College. Faculty and staff with mathematics
backgrounds will help you with your math questions in a supportive environment. The Math hours are posted outside
the room. For more information, call (650) 949-7042.
CHANGES: All rules, regulations, and/or grading scales mentioned are subject to change. Any such change will not
take place without a proper announcement about such change (or changes) during a class meeting. If you miss a
class for any reason, you will still be accountable for the announcements regarding changes to the syllabus made
during the class missed.