Math 365 – Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
Morehead State University
College of Science and Technology
Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics
Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
MATH 365-001
FALL 2013
(Tentative, Tentative, Tentative, Tentative, .............. )
NOTE: The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this tentative
course guide. Any changes during the semester will be for the benefit of the
class as a whole and not for an individual or subgroups of students in the
class.
Contents for this course are located at
https://www.webassign.net/login.html?message=ended
To register online into the course and the grade book please use the
following course key
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Math 365 – Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
Instructor: Dr. Lloyd R. Jaisingh
Office No.: Lappin 201D
Office Phone: (606) - 783-2943
Office Hours: T, Th., F2 – 10:00 am. – 12:00 noon; other times by
appointment.
e-mail: l.jaisingh@moreheadstate.edu
Web site: http://people.morehead-st.edu/fs/l.jaisin/
Course Meting Place and Times: Lappin Hall 126; 1:50 – 2:50 TThF2
Course Description: Prerequisite: MATH 275. A calculus-based
introduction to probability and statistics.
Course Objectives: By the end of the semester, the students will be
introduced to some probability and mathematical statistical concepts that
will enable them to solve and analyze real world problems from a statistical
standpoint. Also, it is hoped that students will be excited enough by this
subject area that they will be motivated to consider the area of statistics as a
career choice.
Texts:
 Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences (8th ed.) by
Jay L. Devore, Brooks/Cole (Cengage Learning) with Web Assign, 2012
or
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 Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences (8th ed.) by
Jay L. Devore, Brooks/Cole (Cengage Learning) E-Book with Web
Assign
 (Supplemental reading) Statistics for the Utterly Confused, 2nd ed.,
Jaisingh, McGraw-Hill, 2006.
Course Content:
(1) Chapters 1 –4, 5.4, 6 - 10, 12, 14, and 15 (if time permits) from the
Devore text.
(2) Relevant supplemental reading from Statistics for the Utterly Confused.
Required Text - Devore
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5 Section 4
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 14
Chapter 15 (if time permits)
Supplemental Reading - Jaisingh
Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 15
Chapter 15
Chapter 5
Chapters 6 and 14
Course Break Down:
 Exams (75%). There will be at least 13 exams during the semester.
 Homework (25%). Will be appropriately assigned in class.
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Assignment Descriptions
NOTE: Exams will be scheduled when the Chapter content has been
covered. All exams will be completed at the Web Assign web site.
Introduction to Mathematical Statistics (MATH 365-001)
Assessment (%)
Description
Exam 1& HW 1
Exam #1 will be based on course lectures for
Chapter 1.
Exam 2 & HW 2
Exam #2 will be based on course lectures for
Chapter 2.
Exam 3 & HW 3
Exam #3 will be based on course lectures for
Chapter 3.
Exam 4 & HW 4
Exam #4 will be based on course lectures for
Chapter 4.
Exam 5 & HW 5
Exam #5 will be based on course lectures for
Chapter 5.
Exam 6 & HW 6
Exam #6 will be based on course lectures for
Chapter 6.
Exam 7 & HW 7
Exam #7 will be based on course lectures for
Chapter 7.
Exam 8 & HW 8
Exam #8 will be based on course lectures for
Chapter 8.
Exam 9 & HW 9
Exam #9 will be based on course lectures for
Chapter 9.
Exam 10 & HW 10
Exam #10 will be based on course lectures for
Chapter 10.
Exam 11 & HW 11
Exam #11 will be based on course lectures for
Chapter 11.
Exam 12 & HW 12
Exam #12 will be based on course lectures for
Chapter 12.
Exam 13 & HW 13
Exam #13 will be based on course lectures for
Chapter 14.
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Grading Policy: The grading scale is as follows:A  90% - 100%
B  80% - 89%
C  70% - 79%
D  60% - 69%
E  00% - 59%
Attendance Policy: Attendance in class is a requirement. If a student has to
miss a lecture or lectures, it is the sole responsibility of the student to
become up to date with the course content covered in the missed class
lecture or class lectures. If a student has to miss an exam due to illness,
health problems, emergencies, or university sanctioned activities, the student
must provide the proper documentation or documentations to substantiate
his or her excuse. If a student anticipates that he or she will have to miss an
exam, the student must make arrangements with the instructor prior to the
day of the exam. Excuses not related to the ones cited above will not be
accepted. In such cases, if by chance the instructor decides to allow a makeup exam, a penalty of 50% will be administered.
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. An example of plagiarism is copying information from
the internet when appropriate credit is not given. The policy is located at
http://morehead-st.edu/units/studentlife/handbook/academicdishonesty.html
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): 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 the Office of Academic and
Career Services, 223 Allie Young Hall, 606-783-5188,
www.moreheadstate.edu/acs/
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Campus Safety Statement: Emergency response information will be
discussed in class. Students should familiarize themselves with the nearest
exit routes in the event evacuation becomes necessary. You should notify
your instructor at the beginning of the semester if you have special needs or
will require assistance during an emergency evacuation. Students should
familiarize themselves with emergency response protocols at
http://www.moreheadstate.edu/emergency
Note 1: Ten to twenty minutes at the beginning of each class period will
be allocated to discuss any difficulties relating to the content for the
previous day’s lecture.
Note 2: No student is allowed to be playing computer games, accessing
the internet; e-mailing; text-messaging; videoing; recording lectures etc.
during class time. Accessing the internet will only be allowed if it is a
class activity. Students who violate these class policies will be
asked to leave the classroom for that class period.
Note 3: All cell phones; beepers; i-pods; tablets, etc. must be turned off
during class time and be placed in your backpacks, pockets, hand bags
etc., away from sight. If you are expecting an emergency, you may have
it in the vibration mode, but still away from sight.
A. Purpose of the Course
Intro to Mathematical Statistics will provide students with experiences
designed to improve their understanding of probability and mathematical
statistics both from a theoretical and experimental standpoint. In addition,
this course will be used to develop the thinking skills of students so that they
can be more effective in designing a study, in collecting, organizing, and
presenting data. Also, students will be able to use the information from data
to make inferences on populations and to prepare professional documents to
present their findings. As such, this course fulfills Standard VIII of the
Kentucky New Teacher Standards.
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B. General Education Goals
Note: This was Approved by Faculty Senate at 2/5/09 Meeting
Student Learner Outcomes
for the Morehead State University
General Education Program
1. Communication Skills
Students will demonstrate ability to:
1a. Listen and speak effectively in conversational, small group,
public and intercultural contexts
1b. Read college-level critical, creative and technical texts for
comprehension
1c. Write effectively for a variety of target audiences using
conventions associated with standard English
1d. Convey quantitative and qualitative relationships using
symbols, equations, graphs, and tables
2. Intellectual Skills
Students will demonstrate ability to:
2a. Employ current technologies to locate, analyze, evaluate
and use information in multiple contexts and for a variety of
purposes
2b. Recognize and effectively utilize both deductive and
inductive reasoning
2c. Thoughtfully analyze and evaluate diverse points of view
2d. Perceive and articulate ethical consequences of decisions
and actions
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2e. Apply knowledge and skills to new settings and complex
problems
2f. Explore the connections among practical, esoteric, critical
and creative thinking
3. Quantitative Skills
Students will demonstrate ability to:
3a. Analyze situations and/or problems using arithmetic,
geometric, algebraic and statistical methods
3b. Use deductive reasoning in a formal, symbolic, axiomatic
system
3c. Verify answers to mathematical and scientific problems in
order to determine reasonableness, identify alternative methods
of solution, and select the most reliable results
4. Knowledge of Human Cultures
Students will demonstrate ability to:
4a. Examine the history of the United States and explain the
basic principles and operation of the United States government
with a view to being a responsible citizen
4b. Investigate the worldview and/or history of cultures outside
the United States
4c. Analyze cultural, social, economic, geographic and
historical dynamics that influence individuals and groups
4d. Comprehend the cycle of human growth necessary to
provide sustained health and individual well-being
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5. Knowledge of the Natural World
Students will demonstrate ability to:
5a. Comprehend and apply basic scientific, quantitative, and
technological methods and knowledge of natural systems to the
solution of scientific problems
5b. Employ scientific methods and theories to analyze and
address open and debated questions in the sciences
5c. Analyze explanations to classify them as scientific or
nonscientific
6. Knowledge of Aesthetics
Students will demonstrate ability to:
6a. Analyze the significance of diverse creative productions and
explain how ideas are communicated effectively through the
expressive arts (literature, theatre, dance, music, and visual arts)
6b. Describe and analyze the aesthetic value of creative
productions in cultural and historical context
C. Teaching Strategies
Because students learn differently, a variety of teaching strategies
will be used in the course. These strategies include:
 Inquiry-Based Teaching: Students will be given experiences
which will allow them to formulate their understanding of
probability and mathematical statistics.
 Use of Multiple Representations: The instructor will give the
class experiences in presenting concepts from a multiple
representation standpoint which may include graphical,
numerical, natural language, statistical language, and concrete
and iconic modeling.
 Use of Appropriate Technology: The students will be
instructed interactively with the use of computers or the
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graphing calculator when appropriate. This experience will
allow the students to become familiar with the technology.
NOTE: Last day to drop a full-term course or
withdraw from school and receive a grade of
“W” is Friday, November 1st, 2013.
NOTE: You can check other dates at this link.
http://www2.moreheadstate.edu/files/units/registrar/fall%202012%20acade
mic%20cal.pdf
Fall Semester 2013 Academic Calendar
UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Fall Semester - 2013
August
14
Wednesday
- Campus-wide Convocation; division, college, and department meetings
15
Thursday
- Class scheduling in academic departments
- Residence Halls open for freshmen to move in
- Business Day (offices open until 5:30 p.m.)
16
Friday
- Class scheduling in academic departments
- Business Day (offices open until 5:30 p.m.)
19
Monday
- All on-campus and off-campus classes begin
- Late fee in effect
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Monday
27
Tuesday
- Last day to:
Register for credit
Change from credit to audit
Add a class or change sections
Change to pass-fail option
Change from audit to credit
- Last day for 100% credit of creditable fees (partial or full withdrawal)
- Last day for payment in full or completion of an online Protect Class Schedule Plan
- Class schedules dropped for students who have not paid in full or completed an online Protect Class
Schedule Plan
September
2
Monday
- Labor Day (University closed)
3
Tuesday
- Last day for 75% refund
- Final drop of class schedules for students who have not paid in full or completed an online Protect Class
Schedule Plan
10
Tuesday
- Last day for 50% credit of creditable fees (partial or full withdrawal)
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Tuesday
- Last day for 25% credit of creditable fees (partial or full withdrawal)
- Last day to withdraw from a first half-semester class with an automatic grade of “W”
October
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Wednesday
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Thursday
Friday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
-First half-semester classes end
- Fall Break (Students only)
- Midterm grade reports due in Registrar’s Office by 9:00 a.m.
- Second half-semester classes begin
- Last day to add a second half-semester class
- Last day to apply for Fall 2013 graduation without penalty
November
1
Friday
- Last day to drop a full-term course or withdraw from school with automatic
grade of “W”
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19
Wednesday
Tuesday
- Advance Registration for Spring and Summer 2014
18
Monday
- Last day to drop a second half-semester class with a grade of “W”
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Wednesday
Friday
- Thanksgiving Break
December
2
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10
Monday
Monday
Tuesday
- Classes Resume
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Wednesday
- Departmental Activities 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Final Exams begin 12:45 p.m.
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13
Thursday
Friday
- FINAL EXAMINATIONS
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Saturday
- Commencement; 10:30 a.m.
17
Tuesday
-Grades due in Registrar’s Office by 9:00 a.m.
20
Friday
-Winter leave begins
- FINAL EXAMINATIONS
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