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MATH 314 – 01 Statistics and Research (Hybrid)
Dr. Patricia Bederman Miller
3 hours
Spring 2012
WK #1 Jan.20/21 in class WK #5 virtual
WK #2 Feb. 3/ 4
WK #6 virtual
Meetings
WK #3 virtual
WK #7 Apr. 20/21 in class
WK #4 Mar. 2/3 in class WK #8 May 4 in class
Course
Instructor
Credits
Term
Instructor’s Contact Information
Phone Office: 570-945-8401
In the event of an emergency, please contact Wanda Howell at 570Emergency Contact 945-8412.
Office Location 106 Kemmerer
Email Address Pat.miller@keystone.edu
Office Hours
TBD
Instructors reserve the right to make changes to the syllabus as
needed, and you are responsible for keeping up with those changes.
Syllabus Changes
Any needed changes will be announced on Moodle.
Course Description & Information
Pre-requisites, CoMATH 205 with a grade of “C” or better, or consent of Division
requisites, & other
Chair
restrictions
MATH 314 (Statistics and Research) investigates the importance of
research, variables and measurement, samples, normal distributions,
Course Description and hypothesis testing. Emphasizes computers using SPSS to help
organize, analyze, interpret, and present data. $65 fee
Required Texts
IBM SPSS for Introductory Statistics, Use and Interpretation, 4th Edition, George
A. Morgan, Nancy L. Leech, Gene W. Gloeckner and Karen C. Barrett. Taylor
and Francis Group, LLC, 2011
(ON RESERVE IN MILLER LIBRARY)
Recommended
Reading
Elementary Statistics: A Step by Step Approach by Bluman, 8th
edition, McGraw Hill Publisher, 2012.
Exploring Research 7th ed., Neil J. Salkind, Prentice Hall, 2009
Please note that the Keystone College Bookstore has the most
complete and up-to-date information about your course textbooks.
Buying Textbooks Be sure you are purchasing the correct edition and receive all the
materials you need.
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All students enrolled in Math 314 are required to have active
Keystone e-mail and Moodle accounts. Basic computer skills such
as word processing, use of e-mail (including sending file
attachments), and searching the Internet are necessary. Installed
software should include a web browser, Microsoft Office,
(Microsoft Word/Excel) Windows Media Player, and Adobe
Acrobat Reader. Some courses may require additional software.
DSL or cable connection to the internet is recommended. Internet
Connection to Moodle is only supported using Internet Explorer 5.0
or higher. Note: Javascript & Cookies must be enabled.
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SPSS Software
 SPSS is available via terminal server
samurai02.keystone.edu (that’s samurai-zero-two).
 To log on to the server (from on or off campus) using a
Special
Windows PC, click Start then Run; type mstsc /v:samurai02.
Software/Hardware
keystone.edu in the box, then hit ENTER. Note: The College
IT Department primarily supports Windows as a client
operating system. If you have a Mac or Linux PC, research
how to install and use a Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
client.
 When you are done, please do not click the “X” to close your
session. Instead, click “Start”, then “Log Off.”
 The server is a shared resource that you are remote
controlling. Running too many things at a time slows it
down for everyone; so your consideration is appreciated.
 Samurai02 is NOT for general computing use. Do not use it
for web surfing (especially gaming, which really slows it
down), general office use, etc. Accessing Moodle/E-Mail to
download or submit work files is fine.
Browser/Plugin/Viewer For standard Browser/Plugin/Viewer visit this page:
Info http://web.keystone.edu/library/syllabus/browser.htm
Course Goals, Objectives/Outcomes
Course Goals
to provide students with the skills of collecting and analyzing data.
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to provide students with skills of using SPSS to statistically analyze
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and present data
to provide students with process of carrying out a research project
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involving data collection
to provide students with the skills of hypothesis writing and the
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methodology of drawing conclusions to the hypothesis
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Measurable Learning
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, a student will be able to:
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use SPSS to enter, organize, describe, analyze, and present data
access and use established databases and internet sources.
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develop research hypotheses, choosing appropriate measurement
instruments, carry out data collection strategy, process data, and draw
conclusions
Write a research paper using the APA ( American Psychological
Association) format.
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Assessment
Assignments
Quizzes
Tests
Final Project
Goal(s)
1, 2, 4
1, 2
1, 2
1, 2, 3, 4
Outcomes(s)
1, 2
3
3
1, 2, 3, 4
Your final grade will be based on the following:
Quizzes (5 @ 20 points each)
Literature Review
SPSS Assignments (5 at 20 points each)
Final Paper
*Final Presentation
Total possible points
= 100 points
= 50 points
= 100 points
= 150 points
= 50 points
= 450 points
*Note: Failure to do well on the final paper/presentation can result in a low
grade or failure of the course.
Your final grade for MATH 314 will be based on the following points:
POINTS
GRADE
427 – 450
A
405 – 426
A−
396
–
404
B+
Grading
373 – 395
B
360 – 372
B−
351 – 359
C+
328 – 350
C
315 – 327
C−
306 – 314
D+
270 – 305
D
0 − 269
F
According to Keystone College’s Faculty handbook, “Grades are generally
quantitative measures of a student’s understanding of the course content.
However, qualitative judgment by the instructor of the student’s effort,
attitude, and interest may be sufficient reason for raising or lowering letter
grades.” Therefore, students are expected to show positive effort, attitude,
and interest in the course.
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Any student caught cheating (which includes using someone else’s work as their
own) will be reported to their academic advisor and the Dean of the College. A
college counselor may also be informed. In this case, a grade of zero will be
recorded.
Students will be completing assignments, quizzes and/or tests, and
discussions online and in the classroom.. An important aspect for the virtual
classroom time is to set aside time each week to work on the class
Assignments
assignments. Reading, studying, and homework will require additional time
online just as it does in a traditional classroom environment
There will be no additional extra credit given to students in order to pass the
Extra Credit Criteria course. Therefore, it is recommended that you complete all assignments,
quizzes/tests, and the final paper/presentation to the best of your ability.
The Final Paper and Oral Presentation are integral components of this
course. This assignment is based on a topic chosen by the student. It will
include research and data collection. Any new research will require
compliance with Keystone College's IRB
(Institutional Review Board ) Policy and Guidelines.
The final project consists of :
1. writing a research hypothesis,
2. doing research on the topic,
3. creating and carrying out a research design,
Final Paper
And Oral Presentation
4. reporting the results through a paper and oral presentation.
The Oral Presentation will be given during the last week of Summer II
(week of August 8th). Each student will speak briefly on his/her research
project: the purpose, hypothesis, participants, methodology, findings, and
any limitations/problems they may have had in carrying out the exercise.
The presentation should be between 5 and 10 minutes long, and should
include at least one of the following: PowerPoint, handouts, and/or other
pre-approved visual aids.
Failure to complete the final project will result in an “F” for the course.
Some quizzes/tests will be taken online, will be timed, and will have a “due
date” listed. They will not be available after the set due dates. Failure to
Make-Up& Late Work take any of these will result in a zero. The only way make-ups will be
available will be if there are documented, extenuating circumstances.
Weekly readings, assignments, tests/quizzes are listed on this syllabus, and
will also posted under “announcements.” Students are expected to have read
Class Preparation & the assigned material and completed all by the due dates. Class
Participation participation through the Discussion Board and Online Chats are
encouraged, and in some cases, required.
class Preparation &
Because of the highly sequential nature of the course, you are expected to attend and
Participation
participate at each class. If you must miss class, it is your responsibility to obtain
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the notes and assignments from a fellow classmate. “Graded” assignments will be
given with a “due date.” If a student misses class on the day that an assignment is
due and has not turned in that assignment, a grade of zero will be recorded.
Therefore, missing class may lower your grade for the course. Your professor cares
about you and feels that you can do your best academically if you have good
attendance, good class participation, and good study skills. Missing class does not
excuse you from a test and/or handing in assignments. A grade of zero will be given
on any missed work, including tests and quizzes.
Course Policies
For Netiquette information, visit this webpage:
Student Conduct/
http://web.keystone.edu/library/syllabus/netiquette.htm
Netiquette
Accessing MoodleRooms?
1.) The MoodleRooms URL is: http://moodlerooms.keystone.edu
2.) Login to the system using your Keystone College network credentials. The
username is typically your student ID number, however in some cases it will be your
first initial followed by your last name.
3.) The password will be the same one used to access your Keystone College
network account and email. This can be set via the KC Connect system. Instructions
can be found here:
http://www.keystone.edu/technologysupport/newstudentlogininstructions.dot
Moodle Assistance
Need Help with MoodleRooms?
SUPPORT
MoodleRooms offers several methods of support to all users of the system and is
accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They can be contacted in the following
ways:
1.) Toll-free phone number: 1-855-848-5021
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3.) Instant Message Chat: https://chat.perceptis.com/c/keystone/
TUTORIALS
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http://www.keystone.edu/current_students/technology_support/ or, contact
Technical Support
the IT Helpdesk at (570) 945-8778 or helpdesk@keystone.edu
Academic misconduct and dishonesty includes any activity that compromises the
academic integrity of the College or subverts the educational process. Students who
are caught cheating will be reported to the Academic Dean, and will receive a grade
Plagiarism & Academic of zero for that exam, quiz, or graded assignment. For information on dishonest acts
Integrity including plagiarism, cheating, and fraud, consult your Student Information Guide or
click on the link below. http://web.keystone.edu/Library/syllabus/integrity.htm
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making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted materials, including
Copyright Notice
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works may infringe the copyright owner’s rights and such infringement is subject to
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appropriate disciplinary action as well as criminal penalties provided by federal law.
Usage of such material is only appropriate when that usage constitutes “fair use”
under the Copyright Act. As a Keystone College student, you are required to follow
the College’s copyright policy. For more information about the fair use exemption,
see the Miller Library’s copyright page at
http://web.keystone.edu/library/copyright.html
Keystone College states that all official student email correspondence be sent only to
a student’s Keystone email address and that faculty and staff consider email from
students official only if it originates from a Keystone account. This allows the
College to maintain a high degree of confidence in the identity of all individuals and
Email Use the security of transmitted information. Keystone College furnishes each student
with a free email account that is to be used in all communication with College
personnel.
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are published in the course catalog and on the Academic Calendar. It is the student's
responsibility to handle withdrawal requirements from any class. The proper
paperwork must be completed to ensure that you will not receive a final grade of "F"
Withdrawal from Class
in a course if you choose not to attend once you are enrolled. If you are considering
withdrawing from a class, consult your Advisor and refer to the College Catalog.
The first step in attempting to resolve any student grievance regarding grades,
evaluations, or other fulfillments of academic responsibility, is to make a serious
Academic Grievance
effort to resolve the matter with the instructor. The College Catalog outlines any
Procedures
subsequent steps. Please consult these procedures before taking action.
An “I” (Incomplete) will only be given under extenuating circumstances. It will not
be given to students who simply fail to do the work or miss an exam. If an “I” is
Incomplete Grades given, students must complete the work within four weeks into the following
semester, or receive a grade of “F” for the course.
Keystone College does not discriminate in any of its programs on the basis of
disability. While there is not a deadline for the disclosure of a disability by a
student, in order to facilitate the documentation and accommodation
processes, students are encouraged to voluntarily and confidentially disclose
any disability requiring an accommodation prior to the beginning of class.
This disclosure should be made to Owen Conaghan,
ADA Statement
owen.conaghan@keystone.edu , College Counselor & Coordinator of
Disability Services. Students who disclose a disability, and who are seeking
an accommodation, ultimately will be expected to provide documentation
verifying the disability.
For information regarding classes & advisors, to check midterm and final grades,
KC Connect and/or to register for classes, logon to KC Connect.
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Tutoring Info information, or to schedule an appointment, consult the Tutoring webpage at
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Bookstore Info
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ng.dot
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*MATH 314 – 01 Weekender STATISTICS & RESEARCH
Spring 2012 Hybrid SCHEDULE
Weekender # Date
#1 January 20,21
Topics
The Research Process
Reading Assignments
.Exploring Research 7th ed.,
Neil J. Salkind, Prentice Hall,
2009
What’s Due
Chapter 2. The Research
Process: Coming to Terms
Chapter 3A. Selecting a
Problem and Reviewing the
Research
Chapter 14. Writing a
Research Manuscript
IRB Form (on Moodle)
#2 February 3,4
Descriptive Statistics
(Review of Basic Statistics)
Introduction to SPSS
SPSS for Introductory Statistics. Use
and Interpretation, 4th Edition,
Barrett, K.C. Gloeckner G.W.,
Leech ,N.L., Morgan, G. A.
Psychology Press, 2011
SPSS #1 Measures of Central
Tendency & Dispersion
Quiz #1
Chapter 1: Variables,
Research Problems and
Questions
Chapter 2: Data Coding,
Entry, and Checking
Chapter 3: Measurement and
Descriptive Statistics
Exploring Research 7th ed.,
Neil J. Salkind, Prentice Hall,
2009
Chapter 7: Data Collection
and Descriptive Statistics
#3
Virtual
Classroom
Recoding Data /
Transformations
SPSS for Introductory Statistics. Use
and Interpretation, 4th Edition,
Barrett, K.C. Gloeckner G.W.,
Leech ,N.L., Morgan, G. A.
Psychology Press, 2011
Chapter 5: Data File
Management
Literature Review
Assignment
Quiz #2
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# 4 March 2,3
Inferential Statistics
(t-tests)
\Exploring Research 7th ed.,
Neil J. Salkind, Prentice Hall,
2009
Chapter 8 Introducing
Inferential Statistics
SPSS #2 t-tests
Topic for your Final
Paper/Presentation
(In-class discussion
of topics)
SPSS for Introductory Statistics. Use
and Interpretation, 4th Edition,
Barrett, K.C. Gloeckner G.W.,
Leech ,N.L., Morgan, G. A.
Psychology Press, 2011
Chapter 6: Selecting and
Interpreting Inferential
Statistics
Chapter 9 : Comparing Two
Groups with t Tests and
Similar Nonparametric Tests
#5
Correlation and Regression
Virtual
Classroom
Elementary Statistics: a step by
step approach, Allen G.
Bluman, 8th ed. McGraw Hill,
2012.
Chapter 10: Correlation and
Regression
SPSS #3: Correlation &
Regression
Quiz #3
SPSS for Introductory Statistics. Use
and Interpretation, 4th Edition,
Barrett, K.C. Gloeckner G.W.,
Leech ,N.L., Morgan, G. A.
Psychology Press, 2011
Chapter 8 : Correlation and
Regression
#6
Virtual
classroom
Chi Square
Elementary Statistics: a step by
step approach, Allen G.
Bluman, 8th ed. McGraw Hill,
2012.
Chapter 11: Other Chi-Square
Tests
SPSS for Introductory Statistics. Use
and Interpretation, 4th Edition,
Barrett, K.C. Gloeckner G.W.,
Leech ,N.L., Morgan, G. A.
Psychology Press, 2011
Chapter 7: Cross Tabulation,
Chi Square, and
Nonpararmetric
Measures of
Association
SPSS #4: Chi square
Quiz #4
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# 7 April 20, 21
ANOVA
Analysis of Variance
Saturday: Individual
meetings regarding
final project
# 8 May 4
Final Presentations
*Schedule may be adjusted as needed
Elementary Statistics: a step by
step approach, Allen G.
Bluman, 8th ed. McGraw Hill,
2012.
Chapter 12: Analysis of
Variance
SPSS #5: ANOVA
SPSS for Introductory Statistics. Use
and Interpretation, 4th Edition,
Barrett, K.C. Gloeckner G.W.,
Leech ,N.L., Morgan, G. A.
Psychology Press, 2011
Chapter 10: Analysis of
Variance
(ANOVA)
Final Paper due no
later than April 30th
In-class discussion:
SPSS Concerns