MATH 160: ELEMENTARY STATISTICS
SYLLABUS
CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY – DISTANCE EDUCATION
INTERNET COURSE
TERM: Spring I 2009
January 5 – February 28
INSTRUCTOR:
Suzette Kliewer (pronounced Cleaver)
PHONE:
(910) 346 – 6748
kliewers@campbell.edu
E-MAIL:
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Emphasis on statistical inference beginning with a
study of elementary probability and continuing to "decision making" through
topics that include: mean, standard deviation, analysis of variance, regression
analysis of variance, regression analysis, and hypothesis testing.
TEXT:
Bluman, Allan; Elementary Statistics: A Brief Version;
4th Ed. McGraw Hill Publishing,
ISBN # 9780073312651
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Please note that this is a new textbook for this class.
• You will need the 4th edition.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED CALCULATOR:
TI – 83, TI-83 Plus, or TI-84
Learning Outcome: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to
collect sample data and use basic statistical techniques to support decisionmaking. Students should also be capable of using the Texas Instrument 83
calculator (TI-83) to calculate basic statistical measurements and interpret their
meaning within the context of the process.
Expectations of Students: Students are expected to participate in all phases of
the class, including the discussion board. All assignments, quizzes and tests are
due on the dates as noted on the Course Calendar, which is located under
Course Documents.
All students are subject to the academic integrity and behavioral
expectations of the University.
Grading Criteria:
1.) UNITS OF STUDY: There are three units of study for MATH 160:
UNIT I
Chapter 1
Sections 1.1 – 1.8
Chapter 2
Sections 2.1 – 2.6
Chapter 3
Sections 3.1 – 3.6
UNIT II
Chapter 4
Sections 4.1 – 4.7
Chapter 5
Sections 5.1 – 5.5
UNIT III
Chapter 6
Sections 6.1 – 6.5
Chapter 7
Sections 7.1 – 7.5
A course calendar of events can be found under COURSE INFORMATION
stating the dates for assignments, quizzes, tests, and the final. Please note
that some dates may have to be adjusted as we proceed through the course.
You will be given sufficient notice of such changes.
2.) SUGGESTED HOMEWORK PROBLEMS: Located under Assignments you
will find a list of suggested homework problems for each section covered this
term. These will NOT be turned in for a grade. These are for you to practice the
concepts in each section. However, some of these exact problems will appear
on assignments, quizzes, the discussion board and/or tests.
3.) QUIZZES: Quizzes are given to ensure you are mastering the material. The
schedule for the quizzes can also be found under the course calendar. Quizzes
will be posted on the scheduled days. You are expected to show all work to
receive credit. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU READ SUBMITTING ITEMS TO ME
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU ARE GOING TO TAKE THE
QUIZZES AND TESTS.
4.) TESTS: Three scheduled tests will be given this term over Unit I, Unit II and
Unit III. Tests, just like quizzes, will be posted on designated days.
5.) SUBMITTING ITEMS TO ME: Please note that Blackboard.com is not as
MATH friendly as we would like, so we have to make the necessary adjustments.
One main area involves the tests and quizzes. It takes time for students to work
out problems and many times in the past, students would get bumped off the site
by their internet service. Therefore, your quizzes and tests will have to be done
off-line. You will print the quiz or test, work out the problems and then submit
your work and answers to me in one of the following ways:
• Scan the document using a scanner and save it as a file. You can also use
the Acrobat Reader. Then send it to me either as an attachment to email or
place in the drop box under Blackboard.com. I PREFER YOU PLACE IT IN
MY DROPBOX! Please make sure I can read it and that it is scanned right
side up. Points may be deducted if the item is sent where I can not read it!
• Type the document as a doc document USING MICROSOFT WORD and
send it to me as an attachment via email or place in the drop box.
Please note: This is the method that I prefer. I can make the necessary
corrections on your document and return it to your drop box the
QUICKEST!
• US mail to my home address (1022 5 Mile Road Richlands NC 28574)
I try very hard to return tests and quizzes shortly after you submit them.
However, it can take up to 7 – 10 days for me to return these items.
6.) CLASS PARTICIPATION: Students will be expected to participate in class
discussions posted on the discussion board. Questions on the discussion board
will be posted in which I expect ALL students to respond. The discussion board
will be used to help answer questions and I expect ALL to participate, either by
asking questions or help in answering other students’ questions. A portion of your
final grade will come from your participation on the discussion board. You should
make approximately 40 - 50 MEANINGFUL entries on the discussion board
during the term – that is about 5 – 7 per discussion. If all of your entries are
made 1 hour prior to the due date of a test, quiz, assignment, etc., these
entries will not be graded. You will find that the more you participate in the
discussion board, the more you will learn and the higher your grade becomes.
THE USE OF THE DISCUSSION BOARD IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESSFUL
COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE. Students are expected to make mature
comments only on the discussion board. No profanity, vulgar language or
disrespectful comments toward the instructor or another student will be tolerated.
Students are expected to keep in touch with the instructor weekly. I expect to
hear from you at least twice a week. This can be through the discussion board,
email or both. This is also a part of your class participation grade. In addition,
students have the capability of e-mailing one or more students by using the email function under the Communications button. Finally, toward the end of the
course, you will receive a course evaluation. This must be completed and
returned ASAP. Not returning this evaluation will affect your class participation
grade.
Remember class participation is 100 points of the 1000 point total.
Your class participation grade is computed as follows: 50 pts for
discussion board, 25 pts for communication with me, and 25 pts for
returning the evaluation.
7.) LATE SUBMISSIONS: All due dates for assignments, quizzes and tests are
stated in the course calendar. All work should be submitted on time. Students
who fail to turn in assignments or take posted quizzes by their due dates,
WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL, will be assessed a penalty of one letter grade
per day. Tests will not be accepted late. Exceptions will be handled individually
by the instructor.
8.) Grading Policy: Official grades are issued for each student at the end of
each term. Students will be graded by the letter grade system shown below.
A – 90 –100 Excellent
B – 80 – 89 Good
C – 70 – 79 Average
D – 60 – 69 Below Average
F – Below 60 Unsatisfactory
Your grade will be based on these components:
CLASS PARTICIPATION/DISCUSSION BOARD
ASSIGNMENTS
QUIZZES
TESTS
100 POINTS
100 POINTS
200 POINTS
600 POINTS (200 each)
Grades are based on a point system using the following scale:
1000 – 900 points =
A
899 – 800 points =
B
799 – 700 points =
C
699 – 600 points =
D
Below 600
=
F
Campbell University’s Statement of Purpose:
Campbell University is a university of the liberal arts, sciences, and
professions which is committed to helping students develop an integrated
Christian personality characterized by a wholeness that includes: a method of
critical judgment; an appreciation of our intellectual, cultural, and religious
heritage; and a sensitive awareness of the world and society in which they live
and work with persons.
Campbell University is a Baptist university affiliated with the Baptist State
Convention of North Carolina. Both in and out of the classroom, the University
endeavors to present Christian principles to students and to foster their
application to daily life.
This course is consistent with the aforementioned purpose and provides
students a positive environment for learning.
ADA Statement: Students with documented disabilities who desire
modifications or accommodations should contact the Office of Student Support
Services located in the University’s Hight House.
Attendance: Campbell’s attendance policy states that regular attendance is
mandatory. Students may miss only 15% of classes. Any student missing more
than 15% of classes may fail the course due to a lack of attendance. Distance
Education students will be required to fulfill the weekly assignment and
participation requirements set forth in their instructor’s syllabus.
- Classes meeting 1 time per week – 1 class per 9 week term (This includes
blended classes.)
- Classes meeting 2 times per week – 3 classes per 9 week term
- Classes meeting 3 times per week – 4 classes per 9 week term
Inclement Weather: Campbell University’s policy is to remain in operation during
periods of inclement weather. Distance Education courses will go as scheduled.
Scheduled outages in regard to the Blackboard server will be promulgated as
soon as possible.
Incomplete Work: In certain situations, a grade of an Incomplete will be given to
a student when finishing the course work by the end of the term is not possible
due to illness, death in the immediate family, deployment, etc. Each of these
situations is handled on an individual basis.
Internet/Email Requirements: This course may be web-supported or may
utilize email for some assignments. Students are required to have and regularly
monitor their Campbell University email account. This will be the email by which
the student will be contacted.
Computer Requirements: Windows 98 or newer version, Microsoft Word, and
Dependable Internet Access
Students taking this course MUST have a dependable computer with internet
access. Your system must be able to support the Blackboard.com web site.
Internet Explorer 6.0 does NOT work well with Blackboard.com. Do not rely on
the computers on base. Students in the past have experienced tremendous
difficulty with the server. You must have dependable technology to complete this
course. You must know how to create a file and then send it as an attachment
through email. You will also need to be able to use the digital dropbox on the
course site.
Missed Classes: Students who are aware that they will miss a class should
inform the instructor before class. Scheduled class assignments (tests, quizzes,
etc.) may be re-scheduled or made-up with a prearranged, excused absence.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism is any use of another person’s words or ideas without
giving proper credit to the person from whom you borrowed the words or ideas.
Plagiarism is the theft of intellectual property. Plagiarism includes the following:
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Failing to cite properly any direct or indirect quotation(s) from
professionally written materials (books, journal articles, etc.) student
papers, projects, presentations, etc.
Submitting as your own work a paper, project, or presentation that you did
not compose (that is, write, compile, draw, etc.)
Allowing another person to write your paper or develop your presentation
or assignment.
Students who plagiarize will be subject to failing the assignment and/or failing the
course. Additional sanctions may be imposed by the Campus Director. See the
Extended Campus Student Handbook for further information.
Turnitin.com: “Turnitin.com” is a web-based service that provides online
reviews of written material to judge if it has been copied from another source.
Turnitin.com is used to evaluate the possibility of a student plagiarizing or
cheating on written material. The instructor may require students to submit
written work in an electronic format for the purpose of utilizing the Turnitin.com
service.
ACADEMIC HONESTY: The University trusts each student to maintain the
highest standards of honesty and ethical behavior. That means all assignments,
quizzes and tests submitted represent the student’s own individual work.
TUTORS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO HELP YOU ON QUIZZES OR TESTS!
Students within this class are welcome to work together but understand that one
person doing the work and the other one using it is NOT working together – that
is cheating and both will be given a failing grade! If you at anytime during the
course work with another student or tutor, you will need to let me know
immediately. I do not have a problem with students working together or even a
tutor helping students but I want to know about the situation so no
misunderstandings take place. Academic dishonesty in an online learning
environment could involve: having someone else complete any portion (however
small) of your assignments, quiz or test; having a reviewer make extensive
revisions to your work before it is submitted (this includes emailing others in the
class and requesting answers!); copying work submitted by another student.
Don’t complicate matters. Cheating of any kind, intended or otherwise, will not
be tolerated. Penalties may include failure of the course.
Class schedule: The schedule for this course is located under Course
Information on the course site.
NATURE OF THIS CLASS: Please understand that you have signed up for a
MATH course over the Internet. Just by its nature, Statistics is a challenge
to the average student. Those students that I have had in previous classes
have had to work hard (some very hard) to complete this course
successfully. This course was designed for those that have a strong
mathematical background, self-motivated, hard working and persistent.
Through my notes, using the supplements to the textbook, discussion
boards and emails, I try to explain in detail the concepts. However, you will
have to do a large amount of work on your own. I only say this to make
you aware that this is not an easy class to the average student. If you have
questions/concerns, let’s address those now.
OBTAINING TEXTBOOKS: Please read the announcement posted by Campbell
University concerning textbooks on the course site. If you are purchasing the
books over the internet, make sure you check the edition number. Detailed
information including the ISBN numbers for the textbooks can be found on the
first page of this syllabus. Please double check the textbook you buy with the
information I have provided you. Internet classes do not necessarily use the
same textbook as the traditional classes. Note that we are using the 4th edition
this term.
I LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU THIS TERM. PLEASE FEEL
FREE TO CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE
CONCERNING THIS SYLLABUS.