Instructor: Darin Gonzales
Room: 107
Tutoring Hours: M-F 7:40
– 8:10 am
3:25 – 3:45 pm
Phone/Voicemail: 423-4170 ext. 3107
E-mail: dgonzales@kimberly.edu
Course Description: This algebra-based probability and statistics course covers descriptive statistics, binomial and normal distribution, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing using z , t , chi square and f distributions. Correlation and regression are also introduced.
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 or Pre-Calculus with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Objective: To give the student a strong understanding of the topics mentioned in the Course
Description and Topical Outline in order to prepare them for higher-level mathematics courses with an
Introductory Statistics prerequisite. Statistical analysis skills acquired can be applied in a business setting after graduation.
Required Text and Supplies:
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Elementary Statistics, A Step by Step Approach, Bluman, Allan G., Eighth Edition, The McGraw-
Hill Companies, 2009.
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TI-83 Plus or TI-84 graphing calculator (available in class)
Policies and Procedures:
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As with any college course, attendance is essential to a student’s success.
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If a student is caught cheating on an exam, a score of 0% will be given on that exam.
Outcomes Assessment: The student must receive a grade of “C” or better in this course in order to be allowed to take a following math course.
Course Evaluation: Students are strongly encouraged to complete evaluations at the end of the course. Evaluations are very important to assist the teaching staff to continually improve the course.
Evaluations are anonymous. Filling out the evaluation should only take a few minutes. Your honest feedback is greatly appreciated!
Topical Outline:
During the 1st semester, we will cover the following sections.
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, review chapters 1 and 2, take Exam #1.
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, review chapters 3 and 4, take Exam #2.
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, review chapters 5 and 6, take Exam #3.
During the 2nd semester, we will cover the following sections.
7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, review chapters 7 and 8, take Exam #4.
9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 11.1, review chapters 9, 10 and 11.1, take Exam #5.
We may go further if time allows.
The final will be given during the posted senior finals schedule.

Homework/Assignments: Weekly homework assignments and/or projects will be given. Late work will not be accepted.
Testing:
Five exams and a comprehensive final will be given. You may retake only 1 exam . Each exam will cover two chapters.
*Grade Calculation: Exam Scores: 500 points
Homework Scores: 150 points
Final Exam Score: 150 points
Total Possible: 800 points
A : 716
– 800 points
B : 636
– 715 points
C : 556 – 635 points
D : 476 – 555 points
F : 0
– 475 points
A student must score 60% or higher on the final to receive a “C” or better in the course.
*The grade calculation may change slightly as the year progresses. Students will be informed of any changes.
Additional Aids:
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I am in my room M-F from 7:40-8:05 to assist students with questions.
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Notes and various statistics calculators will be made available on Moodle.