Math 119
CRN: 91852
Instructor : Anne Gloag
Elementary Statistics
Fall 2008
email: agloag@hightechhigh.org
Text and Materials: Essentials of Statistics, 3rd edition by Mario F Triola;
ISBN#032148101
It is necessary to purchase a textbook that includes the STATDISK software or
download the software from the Triola Statistics Series Website:
http://media.pearsoncmg.com/aw/aw_triola_elemstats_9/software/statdisk.htm
Course Description: This course covers descriptive and inferential statistics. The
descriptive portion analyzes data through graphs, measures of central tendency and
spread. Other statistical practices utilize basic probability, binomial and normal
distributions, estimation of population parameters, hypothesis testing, linear regression
and correlation. Analytical reading and problem solving are required for success in this
course. This course meets district G.E. requirements. Associate Degree & transfer to
CSU (CAN STAT 2) and private colleges and universities. CSU General Education;
IGETC UC, Transfer Course List :Mathematics (MATH) 119 combined with Biology
(BIOL) 200 or Psychology (PSYC) 258: maximum credit, one course.
This particular course is
designed to introduce students to basic statistical concepts. The stress will be on
understanding when to use which technique rather than just crunching numbers through
formulas. . You will be applying the concepts you learn in this course to several projects
that use real data. Use of a computer and knowledge of ‘Window’s’ based applications
is a requirement since calculations will be done using Statdisk or DDXL- an add-on to
the Excel Spreadsheet Program.
Prerequisite: Math 96 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the course the student, with the aid of the computer
where appropriate, will be able to:
1. Evaluate means and standard deviations of both grouped and individual item
samples.
2. Evaluate probabilities using the Normal Distribution tale and the Binomial
Distribution Table.
3. Evaluate probabilities of Sampling Distributions (both Binomial and non-Binomial).
4. Construct confidence intervals of means using large and small samples of
proportions, and of variances.
5. Determine sample size when estimating means and proportions.
6. Do hypothesis testing of means, proportions, and variances (one and two sample
problems).
7. Evaluate Correlation and use it to predict in a Regression model.
Homework: The student is expected to read each section assigned in the text and
watch the video of each chapter’s material online. There will be assigned homework
covering each section of assigned text material. This homework is your means of
learning the material from each section. A discussion area is provided for each chapter
for you to ask questions that you have while doing the homework.
Tests: There will be four exams as follows:
Test 1: Chapters 1, 2 and 3
Test 2: Chapters 4 and 5
Test 3: Chapters 6 and 7
Test 4: Chapters 8 and 10
Projects: You will need to complete four projects that can be found on the Triola
Statistics Series Website.
Project 1: Choose between the Chapter 2 Project and the Chapter 3 Project
Project 2: Choose between the Chapter 4 Project and the Chapter 5 Project.
Project 3: Choose between the Chapter 6 Project and the Chapter 7 Project.
Project 4: Choose between the Chapter 8 Project and the Chapter 10 Project
These projects will let you use the concepts you learned in each Chapter on
applications using real-data. The submission for each project consists of:
1. A text file that gives a summary of the project requirements, a step by step
breakdown of what you did to complete the project and what you learned.
2. A PowerPoint slideshow that explains the purpose of the project, answers all the
project questions, includes all the tables and graphs that you make and concludes
with a summary of what you learned.
Participation: All students are recommended to spend at least 5 hours per week
online, watching the lesson videos, completing practice tests, participating in the
discussion forums either asking or answering questions.
Discussions: Students are encouraged to use the discussion boards as much as
possible. This is the place where you can ask questions about the sections you are
working on and the homework and practice tests you are doing. Read the discussion
boards regularly because here you might find the answers to your puzzlements. There
will also be five graded discussions. In the first you will introduce yourself to the rest of
the class. You will also have a chance to look at the finish projects from your fellow
classmates and comment on their work.
Email: Please email me if you have any personal questions and concerns. You should
be using the internal Blackboard email for fastest response. Please do not send me
questions about particular homework problems through email. These questions are best
addressed in the Discussion Board where all students can read the question and
answers. Email use should be confined to strictly personal concerns.
Academic Accommodation: Any student who may need an academic
accommodation should discuss the situation with me during the first two weeks.
Grading:
Tests:
Projects:
Discussion:
Final Grade:
90-100—A
40%
40%
20%
80-89----B
70-79----C
60-69----D
<60------F
Math 119 Schedule:
Suggested To prepare
Pacing
Week 1 Intro
1. Go through the Vista Student Orientation.
8/241-1,1-2, 1- 2. Watch video lessons for Chapter 1
8/30
3,1-4
3. Do homework problems for Chapter 1
4. Read and post questions to the discussion
board about Chapter 1 topics.
5. Take the Chapter 1 practice test.
6. Read the Introduction to Projects under
the Assignments folder.
Week 2 2-1,2-2,
1. Watch video lessons for Chapter 2.
8/312-3,2-4
2. Do homework problems for Chapter 2.
9/6
3. Read and post questions to the discussion
board about Chapter 3 topics.
4. Take the Chapter 2 practice test
5. Start Project 1
Week 3 3-1,3-2,
1. Watch video lessons for Chapter 3.
9/73-3,3-4,
2. Do homework problems for Chapter 3.
9/13
3-5
3. Read and post questions to the discussion
board about Chapter 3 topics.
4. Take the Chapter 3 practice test
5. Start Project 2.
Week 4 4-1,4-2
1. Watch video lessons for Chps 4 & 5.
9/145-1,5-2,
2. Do homework problems for Chps 4&5.
9/20
5-3,5-4
3. Read and post questions to the discussion
board about Chps 4&5 topics.
4. Take the Chps 4&5 practice tests
Week 5 6-1,6-2,
1. Watch video lessons for Chapter 6.
9/216-3,6-5
2. Do homework problems for Chapter 6.
9/27
3. Read and post questions to the discussion
board about Chapter 6 topics.
4. Take the Chapter 6 practice test
5. Start Project 3.
Week 6 7-1,7-2,
1. Watch video lessons for Chapter 7.
9/287-3,7-4
2. Do homework problems for Chapter 7.
10/4
3. Read and post questions to the discussion
board about Chapter 7 topics.
4. Take the Chapter 7 practice test
Week 7 8-1,8-2,81. Watch video lessons for Chapter 8.
10/53,8-4,8-5
2. Do homework problems for Chapter 8.
10/11
3. Read and post questions to the discussion
board about Chapter 8 topics.
4. Take the Chapter 8 practice test
5. Start Project 4.
Week 8 10-1,101. Watch video lessons for Chapter 10.
10/122,10-3
2. Do homework problems for Chapter 10.
10/18
3. Read and post questions to the discussion
board about Chapter 10 topics.
4. Take the Chapter 10 practice test
What is Due
1. Introduce yourself on the discussion
board (4pts)
1. Submit Project 1 by 9/11 (10 pts)
2. Take Test 1 by 9/13 (10 pts)
3. Look through Project 1 submissions
and post comments on Discussion
Board by 9/13 (4 pts)
1. Submit Project 2 by 9/16 (10 pts)
2. Take Test 2 by 9/20 (10 pts)
3. Look through Project 2 submissions
and post comments on Discussion
Board by 9/20 (4 pts)
1. Submit Project 3 by 9/30 (10 pts)
2. Take Test 3 by 10/4 (10 pts)
3. Look through Project 3 submissions
and post comments on Discussion
Board by 10/4 (4 pts)
1. Submit Project 4 by 10/14 (10 pts)
2. Take Test 4 by 10/18 (10 pts)
3. Look through Project 4 submissions
and post comments on Discussion
Board by 10/18 (4 pts)