MCC Class Syllabus Statistics SPRING 11/12
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Statistics
MATH 1410 7A
4.5
Begins 03/12/12
Ends 5/23/12
Monday and Wednesday 12:00pm – 1:55pm
05/09/12
Classroom
South Omaha Campus, Mahoney Building Room 202
CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructor Name
Patricia Conrad
WEBSITE
http://faculty.mccneb.edu/pconrad
Email Address:
Office Phone
Office Hours
Office Location
Academic Program Area:
pconrad@mccneb.edu
738-4698
Monday - Thursday 10:00-10:30am, 2–3pm
South Omaha Campus Mahoney Building Room 110Q
Math and Natural Sciences
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course requires the student to develop a critical and functional understanding of data. Topics
include frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and variation, probability and probability
distributions, sampling concepts, estimating means and percentages, and hypothesis testing.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
Within two years: Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra (MATH 1310) with a grade of C or
better or qualification by MCC Placement Test.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course each student will be able to:
1. Organize, summarize, and report upon the significance of a set of data.
2. Identify whether a probabilistic event is simple or compound and then calculate the
probability that this event will occur.
3. Conduct and draw conclusions from appropriate hypothesis tests.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS
Textbook
Elementary Statistics Picturing the World
Edition:
Fifth
Authors:
Larson/Farber
Publisher:
Pearson/Prentice Hall
Materials:
The textbook, a notebook, and a scientific calculator are necessary. A calculator with
statistical capabilities will be helpful, but is not required. Access to a computer with
Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, will be necessary.
SOFTWARE/FILE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Metropolitan Community College uses Microsoft products as part of its standard software and
encourages students to do the same. You may save word-processed documents for file attachments in
Microsoft Word .doc or .docx format. If your software does not allow either of these, then save files in
Rich Text Format (.rtf).
CLASS STRUCTURE
The daily class period will consist of review of material and questions from the previous class,
presentation and discussion of new material, and in-class time for practice, quizzes, and tests.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT WORK
METHODS OF ASSESSING STUDENT PROGRESS
Daily assignments are made for practice of the skills that need to be mastered and will not be graded
unless the students are specifically asked to prepare the assignment to be handed in and graded.
Quizzes over the homework will be given and may not always be announced in advance. All tests will
be scheduled in advance and will be cumulative.
MAKE-UP TEST PROCEDURES
Test dates are listed in the Projected Schedule of Assignments. If you are unable to be in class on a
test day you must make arrangements with the instructor before the day of the test to take the test at
the South Omaha Campus Testing Center. Be prepared to present a picture ID when you arrive to take
the exam, and arrive at least two hours before closing time. The scores of tests taken after the
scheduled date may be reduced by 10%.
Quizzes must be taken in class and the student must be present for the entire class to be eligible to
take the quiz and have it count toward the grade in the course. There are NO make-ups for quizzes
regardless of reason for missing class.
To take a test at the South Omaha Campus Testing Center, Connector Building Room 102:
Call 402-738- 4613 to make an appointment.
SOC Testing Center Hours are:
Monday – Thursday:
8:15am – 8pm
Friday:
8:00am – 5pm
Saturday:
8:15am - Noon
LATE ASSIGNMENTS
Any homework problems or take-home exercises assigned for a grade must be turned in at the
beginning of class on the day they are due. No credit will be received for assignments turned in late.
CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING FINAL COURSE GRADE
Each quiz, test and other graded assignments will be given a point value, to calculate final course
grade take the number of points earned divided by the total number of points and use the scale below.
Students may not retake tests. The only extra credit opportunity will be occasional extra credit points (no
more than 5%) on tests.
A = 90 – 100%
C = 70 – 79%
B = 80 – 89%
D = 60 – 69%
F = 0 – 59%
*The average of test scores must be 60% or above to earn a grade of at least a C.
MAINTENANCE OF STUDENT RECORDS
All grading will be done within two class meetings and students will be notified of their grade unless
instructor has an unforeseen emergency. Tests will be on file in the instructor’s office for one quarter
following the quarter in which the course was completed. This is in accordance with Course Grade
Appeal Procedures outlined in the Metropolitan Community College Catalog.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING PROGRAM:
Metropolitan Community College is committed to continuous improvement of teaching and learning.
You may be asked to help us to accomplish this objective. For example, you may be asked to respond
to surveys or questionnaires. In other cases, tests or assignments you are required to do for this course
may be shared with faculty and used for assessment purposes.
USE OF STUDENT WORK:
By enrolling in classes offered by MCC, the student gives the College license to mark on, modify, and
retain the work as may be required by the process of instruction, as described in the course syllabus.
The institution shall not have the right to use the work in any other manner without the written consent
of the student(s).
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INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
TO MAXIMIZE THE PROBABILITY OF SUCCESS IN THIS COURSE THE STUDENT WILL:
Be prepared to spend 2 hours working outside of class for every hour of class time.
Read the text prior to attending class, take notes in class, and participate in class
discussions.
Bring the assignments to class each day with all problems completed OR with all problems
attempted and questions about the problems that are not completed.
Keep up with assignments every day, as new material builds on previous material.
Work with classmates, tutors, or Math and Academic Resource Center personnel.
Use the software available in the Math Center and the Academic Resource Center for
additional review and reinforcement.
Contact the instructor as soon as a problem arises. If you seek help from the instructor over
course material, you must bring homework with problems attempted, and class notes.
ATTENDANCE/TARDINESS
Regular attendance is necessary for success in this class. During class you will learn how to complete
the homework and master the objectives that you must demonstrate to pass the course. Missing or
being late to class deprives you of these learning experiences. The student is responsible for reading
the text to learn any material missed due to absences. The instructor will not re-teach the material.
Any student who is absent or late arriving for more than 4 class sessions may receive a final grade of
FX, indicating an absence-related failure.
After the first class meeting and through the Census Date, the instructor may disenroll students
who have never attended. The section Census Date is listed in the Class Schedule at
www.mccneb.edu/schedule/ . There is no appeal for this disenrollment.
STUDENT USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM
Only students with a documented learning disability requiring the use of technology other than a
calculator will be allowed to use such devices in the classroom. All other students will refrain from using
laptops, cell phones, etc. Students violating this policy will be directed to leave the classroom for the
remainder of the class period and will be counted absent for the class. Students may not video or audio
record class sessions without the instructor’s knowledge and permission. If recording of class sessions
is authorized as a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the
instructor must have the appropriate documentation from College Disability Support Services. Permitted
recordings are to be used only for the individual student’s educational review of the class session and
may not be reproduced, posted, sold or distributed to others. Students who violate this policy are
subject to disciplinary procedures as outlined in the Student Conduct Code.
BEHAVIOR
To show respect for your fellow students and make the best use of class time:
 Make a commitment to always arrive to class on time and stay the entire scheduled period.
 Turn off cell phones and other portable electronic devices before entering the classroom.
 Direct your attention to the instructor during lectures and explanations.
 Refrain from socializing and conducting personal business during class time.
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COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS
When you communicate with others in this course, you must follow the Student Code of Conduct
(http://www.mccneb.edu/catalog/studentinformation.asp), which calls for responsible and cooperative
behavior. Please think critically, ask questions, and challenge ideas, but also show respect for the
opinions of others, respond to them politely, and maintain the confidentiality of thoughts expressed in
the class. You may also wish to review information at http://www.albion.com/netiquette/.html.
ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT
Materials used as sources for class work may be subject to copyright protection. Additional information
about copyright is provided on the library website at http://www.mccneb.edu/library . In response to
incidents of student dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, etc.), the College imposes specific actions that
may include receiving a failing grade on a test, failure in the course, suspension from the College, or
dismissal from the College. Disciplinary procedures are available in the Advising/Counseling Centers or
at http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/V-4_Student_Conduct_and_Discipline.pdf.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL
If you cannot participate in and complete this course, you should officially withdraw through
WebAdvisor at http://webadvisor.mccneb.edu or by calling Central Registration at 402-457-5231 or 1800-228-9553. Failure to officially withdraw will result in either an attendance-related failure (FX) or
failing (F) grade. The last date to withdraw is noted on the first page of this syllabus.
LEARNING SUPPORT
SOURCES OF STUDENT ASSISTANCE
MCC's Academic Resource Centers, Math Centers, and Writing Centers offer friendly, supportive
learning environments that can help students achieve educational success. Staff members in these
centers provide free drop-in assistance with basic computing, reading, math, and writing skills. Selfpaced, computer-assisted instructional support in reading, vocabulary, typing, English as a Second
Language, and online course orientation is also available. Detailed information about the Academic
Resource, Math, and Writing Centers is in the Student Handbook, College Catalog, and online at
http://www.mccneb.edu/arc/.
You may make an appointment to visit your instructor during office hours. If you are seeking assistance
with course material you must bring your class notes and attempted homework. You may visit the Math
Centers at the South Omaha, Fort, or Elkhorn Valley Campus or at the Sarpy Center in the Academic
Resource Center. They have staff to help you, instructional software, and access to websites
corresponding to the text. Appointments are not necessary; assistance is on a drop-in basis.
South Omaha Campus Math Center
Connector Building, Room 223
Monday – Thursday
9am – 9pm
Saturday
Friday
9am – 3pm
402-738-4531
10am – 2pm
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Metropolitan Community College will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with
documented qualifying disabilities. It is the student’s responsibility to request accommodations from
Disability Support Services (DSS) located in each Student Services Office. After students have
arranged for accommodations with DSS, the student and instructor should privately discuss these
accommodations. For further information, please contact DSS or visit http://www.mccneb.edu/dss/.
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
For assistance with student email, passwords, and most other MCC technology, contact the Help Desk at 402457-2900 or mcchelpdesk@mccneb.edu. By using the information technology systems at MCC (including the
computer systems and phones), you acknowledge and consent to the conditions of use as set forth in the
Metropolitan Community College Procedures Memorandum on Acceptable Use of Information Technology and
Resources. It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with these procedures. The full text of the Procedures
Memorandum may be found at: http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/X-15_Technology_Resources_Use.pdf.
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2012 Spring Quarter Important Dates
Classes Begin……………………………………………………………………………………March 8 Th
Summer Current Student WebAdvisor only registration begins…………………………….March 14 W
Summer General Registration Begins………………………………………………………….March 21 W
***Census Date/Tenth Day* Date ………………………………………………………………March 21 W
Student Withdrawal Deadline to “drop” a class………………………………………….Varies by Class**
Holiday Recess/College Closed…………………………………………….........................April 7-8 Sa-Su
Holiday Recess Ends/Classes Resume……………………………………………………………April 9 M
Winter Quarter Term Incomplete “I” Grades Due…………………………………………………May 9 W
Classes end…………………………………………………………………………………………May 23 W
All Spring grades due and posted to WebAdvisor by 11:59 p.m. ………………………………May 25 F
Memorial Day recess (College closed) …………………………………………………...May 26–28 SA–M
* Tenth Day is the date on which your enrollment level is checked.
**To view the last day to withdrawal “drop” a class, go to the class schedule found on line at
http://www.mccneb.edu/schedule/classschedule.asp . Then, find the course section and click on the Important Dates link
on the same line as the course title. The refund dates for each course section are automatically calculated based on the
start and end dates and the number of sessions for a course. A student must withdrawal by this date to avoid an “F”
grade.
Note: Schedule changes may have implications for students on Financial Aid. Check with the Financial Aid Office
prior to any schedule changes at 402-457-2330. The Census Date*** is the date on which Financial Aid Student’s
enrollment is checked to determine the type and amount of funds authorized for the quarter. Payment is based on
enrollment as of that date.
REFUND POLICIES for Credit Courses
A student is responsible for withdrawing “dropping” from a course(s) if unable to attend. Non-attendance or non-payment
does not relieve a student from the obligation to pay. To withdraw “drop” from a course, log on to WebAdvisor
https://webadvisor.mccneb.edu and click “Register and Drop Sections”.
An official schedule change that reduces or terminates a student’s academic credit load may entitle the student to a
refund. The eligibility and amount of a refund is automatically calculated by the date of the withdrawal.
A student may see the refund percentage received through midnight of the same day by logging into WebAdvisor and
clicking on the Tuition Refund Calculator . A link to the Student Information Calendar is available once logged in on
WebAdvisor.
SECTION V: PROJECTED SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS: This schedule is subject to change. If you
miss a class it is your responsibility to find out the actual assignment. These assignments should be completed
for the class period after the date they are assigned. For example, the Chapter 2 homework assigned on
Monday, March 12th should be completed before class on Wednesday, March 14th.
DATE
SECTION
ASSIGNMENT (odds unless otherwise listed)
03/12 Monday
2.1
2.2
Frequency Distributions
More Graphs
p 47
p 60
3 – 31, 35, 39, 41, 43, 47
17, 19, 23 – 29, (35-38 part a only)
03/14 Wednesday 1.1
1.2
1.3
Overview
Data Classification
Experimental Design
p6
p 13
p 25
1 – 27, 35 – 43
1 – 29
5 – 15, 19 – 25, 31 – 35
03/19 Monday
Central Tendency
Variation
p 72
p 90
(1-4 all), 9-27, 31, 41, 43, 47, 49, 51, 57
1 – 15, 19 – 31, 33 – 37, 41, 45
Measures of Position
p 107 1 – 27, 31, 33, 37 – 47, 59
2.3
2.4
03/21 Wednesday 2.5
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03/26 Monday
Review
p 29 1 – 23, 29-33
p 115 1-7, 13-21, 25-35
p 31
1-5, 7-8 all
03/28 Wednesday TEST Chapters 1 and 2
3.1
3.2
Probability and Counting
Conditional Probability
p 138 1 – 59, 67, 77, 78
p 150 1 – 9, 13 – 33, 41
04/04 Wednesday 3.3
3.4
Probability Addition Rule
Still More Probability
p 161 1 - 25
p 174 1 – 37, 41, 45, 49, 53
04/09 Monday
Probability Distributions
Binomial Distributions
p 197 3 – 31, 35, 37, 45
p 211 1 – 23, 29, 31
04/02 Monday
4.1
4.2
04/11 Wednesday Review
04/16 Monday
p 181 1-55, p 185 1-7
p 227 1-28, p 231 1-3
Test Chapters 3 and 4
04/18 Wednesday 5.1
5.2
5.3
Normal & Standard Distributions
Normal Distributions/ Probability
Normal Distributions/ Find Values
p 244 3, 7, 9, 10, 11–39, 43 - 59
p 252 1 - 27
p 262 1 - 37
04/23 Monday
Central Limit Theorem
Approximation to Binomial Distribution
p 274 1 – 9, 13 – 37
p 287 1 – 29
C. I. Means, large samples
C. I. Means, small samples
C. I. Variance and St. Deviation
p 311 1 – 33, 37 – 41, 49, 57
p 323 1 - 29
p 341 1 – 7, 11 – 15, 19 – 23
5.4
5.5
04/25 Wednesday 6.1
6.2
6.4
04/30 Monday
6.3
C. I. Proportions
Review
p 332 3 – 21
05/02 Wednesday Test Chapters 5 and 6
Hypothesis Testing
Means, large samples
Means, small samples
p 367 3 – 51
p 381 17 – 27, 35 – 39
p 393 3 – 23
05/09 Wednesday
LAST DAY TO DROP
7.4
7.5
p 401 3 – 17
p 410 5 – 17, 18, 19 – 25
05/14 Monday
Difference Between means, n≥30
Difference Between Means, n<30
p 434 5 – 17, 21 – 27
p 446 1 – 17
Correlation
Linear Regression
p 495 4, 9 – 19, 21, 23, 31, 33
p 505 (1 – 12)all, 13 – 21
05/07 Monday
7.1
7.2
7.3
8.1
8.2
05/16 Wednesday 9.1
9.2
05/21 Monday
Proportions
Variance and St. Dev.
Review
05/23 Wednesday TEST Chapters 7, 8 and 9
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