Math A160
Introduction To Statistics
Section Information
Spring 2013
(CRN: #31445 @ TR 12:45pm - 2:10pm – Room: Math Wing 142)
(CRN: #33702 @ TR 2:20pm - 3:45pm – Room: Math Wing 142)
Instructor: Timothy J. Cooley
Phone: 432-0202 ext: 25966
Office: Lewis Building – Room 111
Office Hours: TR 11:15am – 12:45pm, F 10:50am – 11:50am
E-mail: tcooley@occ.cccd.edu ; Website: http://www.topcatmath.com
Prerequisite:
Math 030 with a grade of 'C' or better or qualifying OCC mathematics placement score.
Text Required:
Elementary Statistics 8th edition by Neil A. Weiss
(ISBN-13: 978-0-321-69123-1), (ISBN-10: 0-321-69123-7)
Course Description: A general education course covering descriptive statistics, probability, binomial and normal
distributions, variation, linear regression, correlation and hypothesis testing. Applications
taken from natural sciences, social sciences, business, and everyday life. Students completing
Mathematics 160 may petition for credit for Psychology 160. Grades may be taken for on a
credit-no credit basis.
Student Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
1. Illustrate statistical concepts using graphical, numerical and written explanations.
2. Apply valid statistical methods to appropriate applications.
3. Explore, discover, make conjectures and formulate conclusions in statistics-based applications.
Course Outline
Supplies
It is highly recommended that you will bring your textbook to class every day. You should also have plenty of paper,
pencils and an eraser. A scientific calculator will be required for this class, however graphing calculators are not
permitted. Exchanging of calculators will not be permitted during exams and quizzes, when calculators are needed.
Cell phone calculators may not be used on any exams or quizzes.
Attendance
According to the 2012-2013 catalog: Please note that students who miss the first meeting of a class or who have too
many absences MAY be dropped by the instructor at any time during the semester until the final deadline for
withdrawal. However, it is the responsibility of the student to withdraw in order to meet all fee and withdrawal
deadlines and to avoid grade penalties.
To be successful in this or any mathematics course, it is imperative that you arrive on time, attend every class, and
stay for the entire class meeting. State law requires an accurate attendance record in order for the college to receive
funding. Three absences is equivalent to missing 10% of the class. In accordance to school policy, you may be
dropped when you receive the third absence. Three tardies as well as leaving early three times is equivalent to one
absence. In the event that you must be absent, you may need the name(s) and phone number(s) and/or email(s) of one
or more people in the class in order to obtain a copy of missed lecture notes. The space below has been provided for
this purpose.
(1) Name: ______________________________
Phone # / Email: _________________________________
(2) Name: ______________________________
Phone # / Email: _________________________________
Homework
Transfer of knowledge doesn't occur by listening to a lecture or watching a teacher work problems. Authentic, active
learning means acquiring new knowledge, internalizing it, and critically and creatively applying it through trial-anderror activities and using your own ideas. The more time spent on authentic learning, the more confident and
comfortable you will become with the material. Do not routinely apply formulas or mechanically work from
examples. Make it a habit to ask yourself “Why?” for every step of every problem you work. It's quality, not quantity
that helps you learn the material and be successful on exams. Each homework packet varies. There should be a total
of 38 homework assignments. Each homework assignment will be worth 3 points. I will only account for 110 points
possible so there is a chance to get 4 points extra credit if all possible points are obtained. Homework will be
collected on the days of each exam.
Here is the rubric on the grading for a single section homework assignment that is worth 3 points.
Maximum points – Everything is perfect.
1 less point – Any part of any section is missing or incomplete.
2-3 less points – Poor quality, sloppy, or majority of problems are missing.
Guidelines on Homework
In order to receive any possible points for homework, each student must follow each and every one of the following
guidelines. Failure to do so will result in a score of zero.
1)
No torn edges.
2)
Homework must be stapled neatly in the upper left hand corner in the margin.
3)
Pencil only. Homework completed in ink pen will not be accepted.
4)
The assignment must also be written and highlighted on the top of the page.
5)
On the top of the first sheet, in the upper margin, on the right hand side, a heading must appear.
6)
Start each section on a new page. It is okay to write on both sides of the paper. For each homework problem,
write it as it originally appears. However, with word problems, especially long paragraphs, you only need to
copy down the pertinent information. The idea is to write out enough information so that you can study directly
from your homework. In order to receive full credit you must show all your work. Please include all steps
necessary to reach the final solution (use my board-work in class as an example to follow). If it appears that
you have simply just written the solutions in the back of the book, you will receive no credit for the entire
packet. All written work must be neat and legible. The margins should be kept clear and all work should be
clearly shown and labeled.
Here is an example of how an assignment should look:
Your Name
Math 160 – Cooley
April 21st, 2013
Homework # 13
Sec. 4.6 , p.11 , 1-19 odd , 35-49 odd
1) Solve: x + 3 = 11
x + 3 = 11
x + 3 – 3 = 11 – 3
x=8
Math A160
Introduction To Statistics
Spring 2013
Exams & Exam Policy
There will be a total of 5 exams throughout the semester each worth 100 points. Exams must be taken on or before the
dates indicated. No make-up exams will be given after the exam is administered in class. If you miss an exam, you
will receive a score of 0 for that particular exam. The dates for the exams are as followed:
Exam 1 – Chapters 1 – 3
Exam 2 – Chapters 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1 – 5.3, 6
Exam 3 – Chapters 7 & 8
Exam 4 – Chapter 9
Exam 5 – Chapters 10, 11, & 12.1
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Thursday, February 21st, 2013
Tuesday, March 19th, 2013
Thursday, April 18th, 2013
Thursday, May 9th, 2013
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
Final Exam
There is no final exam in the course, however there will be a standard exam in its place at
for CRN: #31445 @ MW 12:45pm - 2:10pm on Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
for CRN: #33702 @ MW 2:20pm - 3:45pm on Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
Failure to attend this exam will result in a grade of an" F "
Additional Help
The instructor has primary responsibility in this course for explaining the material, answering your questions,
administering quizzes and exams, and grading homework, quizzes, and exams. For additional help when the
instructor is not available, all Orange Coast College mathematics students can get tutorial help in two places:
 The Math Center (located in the Student Success Center in C&L - Classrooms & Labs - 103)
Walk-in tutoring is available at the tutoring counter for quick questions.
Location is southwest of the bookstore. For more information call (714) 432-5147 or (714) 432-5148.
 The Tutorial Center (located in the Student Success Center in C&L - Classrooms & Labs - 103)
Students are assigned private one-on-one tutors for a limited amount of time.
Location is southwest of the bookstore. For more information call (714) 432-5559.
Course Breakdown and Grade Distribution
The course breakdown and grade distribution is as followed:
SUBJECTS
HOMEWORK
EXAMS
TOTAL
POSSIBLE POINTS
110 POINTS
500 POINTS
610 POINTS
PERCENT
90% or higher
80% to 89%
65% to 79%
60% to 64%
59% or lower
GRADE
A
B
C
D
F
Academic Honesty Policy
Orange Coast College has the responsibility to ensure that grades assigned are indicative of the knowledge and skill
level of each student. Acts of academic dishonesty make it impossible to fulfill this responsibility and weaken our
society. Faculty have a responsibility to ensure that academic honesty is maintained in their classroom. Students share
that responsibility and are expected to refrain from all acts of academic dishonesty. Procedures for dealing with any
violation of academic honesty will be followed. Additionally, the Academic Honesty Policy shall be applied to
incidents of academic dishonesty. There is absolutely NO tolerance for cheating in this class. A disciplinary "F" grade
may be assigned for violation of the Academic Honesty Policy, consistent with the District Student Code of Conduct.
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following:
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Obtaining information from another student during an examination.
Communicating information to another student during an examination.
Knowingly allowing another student to copy one's own work.
Offering another person's work as one's own.
Taking an examination for another student or having someone take an examination for one's self.
Using unauthorized material during an examination.
Altering a graded examination or assignment and returning it for additional credit.
Accommodations for Disabled Students
Orange Coast College is eager to reasonably accommodate students with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the
student to inform the instructor of any special needs in a timely manner.
Working Students
Working students should remember that taking 15 units of college coursework requires about the same amount of
time as working 40 hours a week; therefore, full-time students should work no more than 20 hours a week. Students
may contact the Financial Aid Office or call (714) 432-5165 to determine their eligibility for financial assistance. No
student should expect any instructor to lower course standards to accommodate them for not doing required
coursework due to work employment.
Cell Phones/Pagers
Please turn off all cell phones during class time and especially during exams. It is very disruptive and very
disrespectful towards others, including the teachers.
Withdrawal Deadlines & Policy
It is always the student's responsibility to officially drop classes through MyOCC or the Enrollment Center if he/she
wishes to drop a class. Although instructors may drop a student for excessive absences, it is NOT the instructor's
responsibility. Students who never attend a class or stop attending a class at any time, MUST officially drop
themselves, according to stated deadlines. It is also the student's responsibility to verify their withdrawal from a class
by the stated deadlines to avoid a "W" and/or a grade in the class.
Last date to drop and receive a refund: February 9th, 2013 (End of Week #2).
Last date to drop and NOT receive a ‘W’ grade is February 11th, 2013 (Start of Week #3).
Last date to drop a full semester class with a ‘W’ grade is April 27th, 2013 (End of Week #12).
Math A160
Introduction To Statistics
Spring 2013
Tentative Schedule – Math 160 – Tuesday/Thursday
Week
1
2
3
4
Tuesday
Jan. 29
Thursday
Jan. 31
Introduction
Feb. 5
1.1 , 1.2
Feb. 7
2.1 , 2.2
Feb. 12
2.3 , 2.4
Feb. 14
3.1 , 3.2
Feb. 19
3.3 , 3.4
Feb. 21
4.1 , 4.2
Exam # 1
(Homework Due: 1.1, 1.2 , 2.1-2.4 , 3.1-3.4)
5
6
7
8
Feb. 26
Feb. 28
4.2 , 4.4
Mar. 5
5.1 , 5.2
Mar. 7
5.3 , 6.1
Mar. 12
6.1 , 6.2
Mar. 14
6.3 , 6.4
Mar. 19
7.1 , 7.2
Mar. 21
7.3
Exam # 2
(Homework Due: 4.1, 4.2, 4.4 , 5.1-5.3, 6.1-6.3)
9
10
11
March 25th – March 29th –– ** Spring Break – No Classes Scehduled **
Apr. 2
Apr. 4
8.1
8.2
Apr. 9
Apr. 11
8.3
Apr. 16
8.4
Apr. 18
9.1 , 9.2
Exam # 3
(Homework Due: 7.1-7.3 , 8.1-8.4)
12
13
14
Apr. 23
Apr. 25
9.3
Apr. 30
9.4
May. 2
9.5
May. 7
10.1 , 10.2
May. 9
10.2 , 10.3
Exam # 4
(Homework Due: 9.1-9.5)
15
16
May. 14
May. 16
11.1 , 11.2
May. 21
11.2 , 11.3
May. 23
12.1
Exam #5
(Homework Due: 10.1-10.3 , 11.1-11.3 , 12.1)
Homework Problems for 8th Edition
Chapter 1 – The Nature of Statistics
Chapter 1.1
7–21 odd
Chapter 1.2
37–41 odd, 43a
Chapter 2 – Organizing Data
Chapter 2.1
7–13 odd
Chapter 2.2
19–29 odd
Chapter 2.3
53–75 odd
Chapter 2.4
99–109 odd
Chapter 3 – Descriptive Measures
Chapter 3.1
9–41 odd
Chapter 3.2
65–81 odd
Chapter 3.3
121–129 odd
Chapter 3.4
153–167 odd
Chapter 4 – Descriptive Methods in
Regression and Correlation
Chapter 4.1
9–29 odd
Chapter 4.2
45–57 odd
Chapter 4.4
117a–121a odd, 123ab-127ab, 131
Chapter 5 – Probability, Random Variables,
and Sampling Distributions
Chapter 5.1
13–27 odd
Chapter 5.2
41–55 odd
Chapter 5.3
67–83 odd
Chapter 6 – The Normal Distribution
Chapter 6.1
5–33 odd
Chapter 6.2
55–79 odd
Chapter 6.3
85–103 odd
Chapter 6.4
117–127 odd (optional)
Chapter 7 – The Sampling Distribution of the
Sample Mean
Chapter 7.1
11–15 all
Chapter 7.2
41–45 all, 47–51 odd
Chapter 7.3
63–79 odd
Chapter 8 – Confidence Intervals for One
Population Mean
Chapter 8.1
5–9 odd
Chapter 8.2
13–17 all, 21, 23, 25–30 all, 31–37 odd
Chapter 8.3
53–65 odd
Chapter 8.4
75–97 odd
Chapter 9 – Hypothesis Tests for for One
Population Mean
Chapter 9.1
5–29 odd
Chapter 9.2
33–44 all
Chapter 9.3
49–59 odd
Chapter 9.4
67–77 odd
Chapter 9.5
89–109 odd
Chapter 10 – Inferences for Two Population Means
Chapter 10.1 9–23 odd
Chapter 10.2 29–49 odd
Chapter 10.3 65–81 odd
Chapter 11 – Inferences for Population Proportion
Chapter 11.1 11–35 odd
Chapter 11.2 59–69 odd
Chapter 11.3 83–99 odd
Chapter 12 – Chi-Square Procedures
Chapter 12.1 5–8 all