Spring 2015
Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
(3 credit hours)
Room D-114
March 26, 2015 – May 28, 2015
Professor Rachelle A. Evans, Esq.
Office : Becker Library, L31
Office Hours:
Tuesdays: 10:20 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
Thursdays: 10:20 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.,
1:20 p.m.-3:20 p.m. and 4:50 p.m.-5:50 p.m.
Other hours by appointment
E-mail : revans@ben.edu
Office phone : 217-718-5336
Mobile Phone: 303-847-9414
PRE-ASSIGNMENT: Obtain the textbook and a Texas Instruments (TI) 83 or 84 graphing calculator
(any version of either calculator is acceptable – i.e. regular edition, Plus Edition, Silver Edition, etc.).
Read chapter 8 in the textbook in preparation for our first class. Get acquainted with our class D2L page.
Please read over the Power Point notes and Homework Assignment List provided for you on D2L. Please complete the e-mail assignment, listed under the Homework Assignment, prior to the first class period.
MGT 251 – BUSINESS STATISTICS II
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
ANOVA designs, correlation, regression, non-parametric tests, survey and experimental research techniques, social and behavioral measurements and multivariate analysis.
II. TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS
Required text : Understandable Statistics, Tenth Edition , by Charles H. Brase and Corrinne P.
Brase; 10 th
edition; Brooks Cole Publishers, 2012; ISBN: 0840048386; ISBN: 9780840048387.
Required materials : Graphing calculator (TI 83 or TI 84, any version), looseleaf notebook paper
(please do NOT use a spiral notebook, as you will need to turn homework in to me and tearing it out is messy and we want to be kind to the custodians), pencils, and a pen.
III. MISSION STATEMENT
Benedictine University is dedicated to the education of undergraduate and graduate students from diverse ethnic, racial and religious backgrounds. As an academic community committed to liberal arts and professional education distinguished and guided by our Roman Catholic tradition and
Benedictine heritage, we prepare our students for a lifetime as active, informed and responsible citizens and leaders in the world community.
IV. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
A. Goals (general)
Inform students of results from the experimental, clinical and social developmental areas of research.
Introduce the student to the statistics and research methods of psychology.

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Provide a sound background applicable to the wide variety of careers available with a bachelor's degree;
Serve as a basis for graduate work in psychology or other related professional careers such as medicine, law, social work and business.
B. Course Objectives – What students will know/be able to do as a result of completing the course
Objective one : Students will be able to identify and explain terminology that is related to statistics and probability in their own words and apply those concepts to real world data and general datasets for effective communication of statistical ideas.
Objective two: The student will learn to interpret and analyze data in order to provide appropriate graphical representations illustrating the underlying dataset.
Objective three: The student will be able to calculate and interpret statistical measures and apply those concepts to data of all types.
Objective four: The student will be able to read and interpret statistical problems and calculate statistical measures appropriate to communication and explanation of the dataset with numbers, graphical representations and words.
Objective five: The student will be able to construct a survey, collect data, research the survey topic and communicate the results in a written document using words, graphical representations and numeric statistical measures appropriate to fully explain the dataset.
Objective six : The student will be able to interpret probabilistic models and apply those concepts to problem solving with probability problems; Communication of those results numerically, graphically and verbally is an overall goal.
Objective seven: The student will be able to interpret when to use statistical distributions when working with datasets and calculate the appropriate statistical measures for that application.
V. TEACHING METHODS/DELIVERY SYSTEM
Teaching methods used will vary depending on the material presented. Methods used may include: collaborative classroom problem solving, classroom discussion of topics, small group problem solving, in class problem solving with discussion, writing assignments dealing with statistics, homework assignments with problem solving in probability and statistics, reflective applications of the material to the real world and future career and short assessment papers on the student’s current level of understanding and areas of concern. Lecture will also be employed to further student understanding.
VI. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Attendance: This course is highly accelerated, and students will need to take a great deal of responsibility for their own learning outcomes. Attendance is required in each class meeting for the full period of time. Any absence must be due to extraordinary circumstances and will require documentation for it to be considered excused. Documentation must be provided immediately in order to determine what, if any, accommodations are reasonable or possible. Class attendance will directly impact your final grade, and each undocumented absence will be considered unexcused and will result in a 20% reduction in the final grade for the course.

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Due to the accelerated nature of the course, should you experience a medical condition which prevents you from attending any class(es), appropriate medical documentation must be provided immediately so it may be determined what, if any, accommodations are reasonable or possible.
Attendance will be taken at the beginning of every class. If a student is not in class by the time attendance is taken, that student will be counted absent. If a student leaves class more than 30 minutes early or arrives more than 30 minutes late, s/he will also be counted absent. There are no
“tardies” in this class – a student is either present or absent. Attendance is mandatory for success in this course. Full attendance is expected.
If you won’t be able to attend class or you will have to arrive late, you should contact the instructor before class via phone or e-mail . If you have to miss a class, it is your responsibility to do whatever is necessary to find out what you missed, learn the material covered, and hand in all assignments. You are responsible for obtaining the materials you have missed from the instructor during office hours or from another classmate.
Try not to miss any class if at all possible, but if you do, try your best to learn the material on your own before the next class.
Preparation: Bring your textbook, paper and pencil or pen, and calculator to class with you.
Being prepared for class, having your homework to turn in on time, and bringing your supplies to class will only help you as a student. Once class has started, please refrain from socializing or other activities that could be distracting to your fellow students or the instructor. Cell phones should be turned off. In particular, cell phones may not be used in any way, including as a calculator, during quizzes or tests.
Notebook: One of the things that helps students succeed in this course, other courses, and their careers, is learning successful organizational skills. Because of this, the instructor advises, but does not require , that students keep a separate notebook for Statistics I only. A well-organized notebook can be put together in the following manner: The oldest work for each section
(suggested sections are Notes, Homework, Quizzes / Tests, Study Guides / Study Sheets) at the back of each of the dividers and the newest work at the front of the dividers.
Homework: As with Foreign Languages, Mathematics courses build on previously learned material. They are NOT chronological courses (i.e. History or Psychology courses). For this reason, students will have homework in Statistics I every day, except on test days. All homework problems are based on information covered in the most recent class period; there will be NO surprises or any homework problems over material that has not been covered in class. Homework assignments are collected by Chapter, after each Chapter, and are due the day of the
Chapter Exam. If any student is unsure of when homework is due, PLEASE ask the instructor.
Homework is graded on completion, NOT accuracy; but no credit will be given if all work is not shown.
Write the section number and question numbers on the top line of the page. All problems should be done in order and written neatly. In order to receive credit for homework, you are required to SHOW ALL WORK associated with each question. DO
NOT JUST WRITE THE ANSWER!
Therefore, it is strongly suggested that students try to do all the homework. It can only benefit students to do it, and completion of the homework in a timely manner can mean the difference between a passing and non-passing grade in this course.
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10% of your grade will be based on homework . If there is a good reason why your homework cannot be handed in when it is due (i.e. extreme illness, death in the family, etc.), you can still get full credit if you hand it in as soon as possible with a written excuse why it is late. Otherwise, any homework turned in late will receive half credit. Homework may be turned in up to one week late for half credit, but no later. As the instructor, I reserve the right to determine what excuses are reasonable in accordance with this policy.
When doing the homework assignments, you are allowed, and even encouraged, to work together, compare answers, or seek outside help, if this helps you in learning the material. You are not allowed, however, to merely copy someone else’s answers. If I become convinced that you have merely copied the answers to any of the homework problems (i.e. from another student or from the back of the book), without working them out for yourself, I will not grade the rest of your paper and you will get a 0 for that assignment .
In addition to handing in the assigned homework, you are also expected to read each section of the book as it is covered in class, and do as many additional exercises, other than those assigned to be turned in, as you need to for extra practice.
In-Class Work and Participation: Some in-class work, such as review problems or group exercises, may be graded and their scores recorded. You will receive a daily grade for in class work and participation, up to a maximum of 5% of your grade. If you do not attend class, your daily grade will be a zero because these may not be made up in the case of absence. You are entitled to 2 free absences. If you miss a third class period, you will be penalized by 1% of your grade. If you miss a 4 th
class period, you will be penalized by 1.5% of your grade. If you miss more than 4 class periods (2 weeks of class), you will lose your entire participation grade for the semester (5% of your final grade). NOTE: Athletes who will miss more than 10% of the course meetings due to athletic events will not be penalized, providing they turn in any work and/or take any quizzes or exams prior to the arranged absence, per Benedictine policy.
Labs: There will be two labs assigned throughout the semester. These labs will be completed with SPSS Statistical Software and will be completed in the computer lab during class time.
These labs may be done with a partner or individually. There is NO MAKE UP (earlier or later) for any labs not turned in on time. Labs may be completed with a partner; however, if students choose to complete the labs with a partner, EACH PARTNER must turn in their own copy of the lab. NOTE: Athletes who will miss lab days due to athletic events will not be penalized, providing they turn in the lab by the due date, per Benedictine policy. Labs are worth 5% of your grade.

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Written Reports: Every three weeks (every second Thursday), you will turn in an analysis of a journal, magazine, advertisement, or newspaper article, in which statistics are misleading or misused. There are 5 categories of misleading statistics – ambiguous averages, detached statistics, misleading graphs, suspect samples, and implied connections. Your report should be at least one page long, typed, and double spaced, with your name and your class at the top of the page . You must attach and staple the article to your written report . Your report must include what the article was about, which type(s) of statistics were used in the article, and why the article’s statistics are misleading. Written Reports count 10% of your final grade .
Quizzes: Quizzes will be given in the middle of Chapters 8 and 10. Quizzes will be based on homework problems; therefore, it is to each student’s benefit to complete the homework in a timely manner. Quizzes will be take-home quizzes and due dates will be announced in advance and will be posted on D2L in the News Section. There will be no make-up quizzes and quizzes will be worth a total of 10% of your grade .
Tests: We will have three tests, each covering one chapter (as indicated in the Course Outline), and a comprehensive Final Exam at the end of the course. Individual tests are worth 15% of your grade each; the comprehensive Final Exam is worth 15% of your grade . All tests must be taken when scheduled. In case of emergency, other arrangements can be made, but you must contact me before or immediately after the test (before the next class period). Otherwise, you get a score of 0 for the missed test. During a test, you are not allowed to use electronic devices of any kind other than an approved calculator; to use your book, notes, or other aids (except where specifically permitted by the instructor, such as formula sheets); or to look at or copy from any other student’s test paper. Failure to abide by these rules may result in a score of 0 for the test. If your work or answers on any portion of the test refer to things that appear on other versions of the test but not your own, this will be taken as evidence of cheating.
Benedictine University at Springfield Student Academic Honesty Policy
The search for truth and the dissemination of knowledge are the central missions of a university.
Benedictine University at Springfield pursues these missions in an environment guided by our
Roman Catholic tradition and our Benedictine heritage. Integrity and honesty are therefore expected of all University students. Actions such as cheating, plagiarism, collusion, fabrication, forgery, falsification, destruction, multiple submission, solicitation, and misrepresentation are violations of these expectations and constitute unacceptable behavior in the University community.
Student’s Responsibility
Though there is no formal honor code at Benedictine University at Springfield, students are expected to exhibit academic honesty at all times. Violations against academic honesty are always serious and may result in sanctions that could have profound long-term effects. The final responsibility for understanding the Academic Honesty Policy of the institution, as well as the specific policies for individual courses normally found in syllabi, rests with students. If any doubt exists about what constitutes academic dishonesty, students have the responsibility to talk to the faculty member. Students should expect the members of their class to be academically honest. If students believe one or more members of the class have been deceitful to gain academic advantage in the class, students should feel comfortable to approach the faculty member of the course without prejudice.

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Violations of the Academic Honesty Policy will be reported to the Office of the Dean of Academic
Affairs. Along with a verbal warning, the following are consequences a student may face for academic dishonesty:
 a failing grade or “zero” for the assignment;
 dismissal from and a failing grade for the course; or
 dismissal from the Institution.
VII. MEANS OF EVALUATION
Homework: 10%
In Class Work / Participation: 5%
Labs:
Written Reports:
5%
10%
Quizzes:
Tests (3 @ 15% each):
Final Exam:
10%
45%
15%
Grade : 90-100% = A; 80-89% = B; 70-79% = C; 60-69% = D; under 60% = F
**NOTE: If a student has any questions regarding your grade at any time, PLEASE contact the instructor AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, in order to get the situation resolved in a timely manner.
Desire2Learn (D2L): I will use D2L for posting information pertaining to the course. This syllabus will also be available on our D2L course site. It is your responsibility to read and understand the syllabus, although I will discuss its contents in class. You should check the D2L site for this course often. I will post important announcements, course information, notes, and practice exams and solutions. I will also post unofficial grades and attendance there. I will try to keep them updated, but be sure to keep all of your returned papers for your own reference. If you find an error in your grade on D2L, you must notify the instructor as soon as possible so it can be corrected. As part of this course, you are expected to commit to logging on to D2L for this course at least once per week.
Let me know if you have any questions regarding D2L.
Grade Appeal Process
If a student believes that an error has been made in reporting a grade, an appeal must be made in writing to the instructor and must be initiated within 60 calendar days after the end of the term for which the grade in question was reported. The appeal should contain specific information about why it is believed the grade reported is inaccurate. See the Student Handbook for additional details.
Add/Drop Dates
Please refer to the current Academic Calendar for add/drop dates.
Incomplete Request
To qualify for an “I” grade, a minimum of 75% of the course work must be completed with a “C” or better, and a student must submit a completed “Request for an Incomplete” form to the Registrar’s Office.
The form must be completed by both student and instructor, but it is the student’s responsibility (not the instructor’s) to initiate this process and obtain the necessary signatures.

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Student Withdrawal Procedure
It is the student’s responsibility to officially withdraw from a course by completing the appropriate form, with appropriate signatures, and returning the completed form to the Advising Office. Please refer to the
Student Handbook for important financial information related to withdrawals.
VIII.
TOPICAL COURSE OUTLINE
Thursday, March 26
Thursday, April 2
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
Syllabus
Introduction to Statistical Tests
Testing the Mean
Testing a Proportion p
Tests Involving Paired Differences (Dependent Samples)
Testing
µ1 - µ2 and p1 – p2 (Independent
Samples)
Review of Chapter 8 for Test 1
Thursday, April 9 TEST over Chapter 8
9.1 Scatter Diagrams and Linear Correlation
9.2 Linear Regression and the Coefficient of Determination
Thursday, April 16 9.3 Inferences for Correlation and Regression
Review of Chapter 9 for Test 2
Thursday, April 23 TEST over Chapter 9
10.1 Chi-Square: Tests of Independence and Homogeneity
10.2 Chi-Square: Goodness of Fit
Thursday, April 30 10.3
Testing and Estimating a Single Variance or Standard
Deviation
10.4 Testing Two Variances
10.5 One-Way ANOVA: Comparing Several Sample Means
10.6 Introduction to Two-Way ANOVA
Thursday, May 7 SPSS SPSS Lab
Review of Chapter 10 for Test 3
Thursday, May 14 TEST over Chapter 10
11.1 The Sign Test for Matched Pairs
11.2 Rank-Sum Test
Thursday, May 21
Review Day for Final Exam – Chapters 8 through 11
Thursday, May 28 COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM
*NOTE: The Instructor reserves the right to change the daily teaching schedule to facilitate learning and understanding, or because inclement weather or some other circumstance has forced cancellation of class.

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Assignment due dates and the testing schedule may change, with as much advance notice given as possible.
Students are responsible for keeping informed of changes.
IX. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
Benedictine University at Springfield provides individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in educational programs, activities, and services. Students with disabilities requiring accommodations to participate in campus-sponsored programs, activities, and services, or to meet course requirements, should contact the Resource Center as early as possible: springaccess@ben.edu or 217-717-
9253.
X. ASSESSMENT
Goals, objectives, and learning outcomes that will be assessed in the class are stated in this syllabus in
Sections IV and VI. The instructor may use background knowledge probes, one-minute papers, reflective essays and/or other Classroom Assessment Techniques as deemed necessary in order to provide continuous improvement of instruction.
I look forward to working with each and every one of you. If you have any questions regarding this syllabus, or any other questions regarding the course, PLEASE feel free to contact me at any time. I am always open to suggestions. I hope we all have a wonderful semester together!
Professor Rachelle Evans