Syllabus
Morehead State University
Department of Mathematics, Computer Science & Physics
Fall 2014
Math 123: Introduction to Statistics
Instructor: Melissa Shearer
Office No.: Room 504
Office Phone: 502-845-8670 ext. 7504
E-mail: melissa.shearer@henry.kyschools.us
Catalog Course Description:
MATH 123. Introduction to Statistics. (3-0-3); I, II, III.
Prerequisite: "C" or better in MATH 090 or Math 091 or minimum ACT Math
subscore of 19. Basic concepts of probability, sampling, and the algebra of events.
Properties of selected discrete and continuous distributions. This course satisfies
the required core-math reasoning for general education in catalog years prior to
2010.
Text and Other Course Materials:
(Required) Hawkes Learning Systems (HLS) Statistical Software. ($55)
Directions to purchase access code:
1. Go to www.hawkeslearning.com
2. Click on Get Your Access Code
3. Choose purchase access code
4. Type in your school name, click continue.
5. Under access code, select Statistics as your product.
6. Purchase.
7. Save access code to flask drive or H: drive
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Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will use statistical concepts through applications. Also, this course will
enable the students to communicate statistical reasoning accurately and
effectively.
Students will make use of appropriate statistical language.
Students will experience a number of investigations in the Hawkes Learning
Statistics Software which will require the knowledge of statistical concepts in
order to complete homework assignments.
Students will constantly be expected to think logically and reason analytically as
they engage in discussions and as they employ their understandings of statistical
concepts in their assignments.
Students will be expected to expand their understanding of elementary statistics by
building on ideas and concepts already mastered.
Students will use computer software to help analyze information.
Students will analyze data such that inferences can be made on population
parameters that are of interest to society as a whole.
Students will constantly be analyzing data and attempting to make informed
decisions based on their analysis.
Students will apply statistical concepts to analyze data, and the experience with
computer software will provide a technological skill to help compete in the job
market.
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Methods of Measurement of Student Learning Outcomes:
 Modules 55% of grade - Hawkes Learning Systems Certifications.
 Each certification will be worth 100 points.
 Note: You can pause these certifications and continue from where you left
off.
 Go through INSTRUCT and PRACTICE in HAWKES before attempting the
assignments. You can practice solving questions in the PRACTICE mode
before trying to certify.
 ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 12:00 MIDNIGHT of
the due dates in order to get full credit.
 The assignments are partitioned to keep you on schedule. This however,
does not prevent you from working ahead of this schedule. The earlier you
finish these certifications the earlier you will finish the course.
 Assignments not meeting the set due dates will only receive 75% credit for
the certification.
Tests 30% of grade
 You are allowed to use a formula/procedure sheet throughout the course that
may be used during exams- Keep a summary of formulas in your notes.
 To navigate to these Tests, choose the “WebTest” button of the HLS
Homepage, then “Take Test” and “OK.”
 Note that statistical tables are located under “Tools” in WebTest.
 You will be allowed to take the tests three times and the best score will be
counted.
 Your calculator and Minitab 15 are allowed.
 Midterm and Final Exam 15% of grade
 The midterm and final exams are comprehensive.
 You are allowed to use a formula/procedure sheet throughout the course that
may be used during exams- Keep a summary of formulas in your notes.
 To navigate to these exams, choose the “WebTest” button of the HLS
Homepage, then “Take Test” and “OK.”
 Note that statistical tables are located under “Tools” in WebTest.
 Your calculator and Minitab 15 are allowed.
 You will be allowed 1 attempt each for the midterm and final exams.
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Course Calendar:
Section
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
2.1
2.2a
2.2b
2.3
3.1
3.2a
4.1
4.2a
4.2b
4.3
4.4
5.1
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
8.1
8.3
9.1a
9.2
9.3
9.4
Lesson
Getting Started
Level of Measurement
The Process of a Statistical Study
The Reality of Conducting a Study
Frequency Distributions
Graphical Displays of Data: Pie Charts and Bar Graphs
Graphical Displays of Data: Histograms, Polygons, Stem and Leaf
Plots
Analyzing Graphs
TEST on Chapters 1-2
Measures of Center
Measures of Dispersion
Classical Probability
Probability Rules: Properties, the Complement, and Addition Rules
Probability Rules: Independence, Multiplication Rules, and
Conditional Probability
Counting Rules
Additional Counting Techniques
TEST Chapters 3-4
8/15
8/15
8/15
8/15
8/22
8/22
MIDTERM Chapters 1-4
10/2
Disrete Random Variables
The Binomial Distribution
The Poisson Distribution
The Hypergeometric Distribution
Games of Chance
TEST Chapters 5-6
Estimating Proportions
Estimating Means: Sigma Unknown
Fundamentals of Hypothesis Testing and Types of Errors
Hypothesis Testing Proportions: P Value
Hypothesis Testing Proportions: z Value
Hypothesis Testing Means: P Value
8/22
8/22
8/29
9/5
9/5
9/5
9/12
9/12
9/19
9/19
9/26
Scatter Plots and Correlation
Fitting a Linear Model
10/3
10/3
10/17
10/17
10/17
10/24
10/31
10/31
11/14
11/14
11/21
11/21
12/5
12/12
12/12
FINAL EXAM
12/19
TEST Chapters 8-9
11.1
11.2
Due Date
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Grading Description & Distribution:
Modules/Homework - 55%
Tests – 30%
Final and Midterm – 15%
A = 90%
B = 80%
C = 70%
D = 60%
E = 00%
-
100%
89%
79%
69%
59%
Academic honesty:
Cheating, fabrication, plagiarism or helping others to commit these acts will not be
tolerated. Academic dishonesty will result in severe disciplinary action including,
but not limited to, failure of the student assessment item or course, and/or
dismissal from MSU. If you are not sure what constitutes academic dishonesty,
read The Eagle: Student Handbook or ask your instructor. The policy is located at
http://www.moreheadst.edu./units/studentlife/handbook/academicdishonesty.html. For example:
Copying information from the Internet is plagiarism if appropriate credit is not
given.
Policy for Accommodating Students with Disabilities:
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) www.moreheadstate.edu/acs/
In compliance with the ADA, all students with a documented disability are entitled
to reasonable accommodations and services to support their academic success and
safety. Though a request for services may be made at any time, services are best
applied when they are requested at or before the start of the semester. To receive
accommodations and services the student should immediately contact the
Disability Services Coordinator in ADUC 204-E or at 606-783-5188.
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