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Spring 2002 |
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COURSE NUMBER & TITLE: |
STAT 2005 - FUNDAMENTALS OF STATISTICS - Sections 95 & 96 |
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LECTURE HOURS: 3 |
LAB HOURS: 2 |
CREDITS: 4 |
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CLASS TIME: INTERNET |
CLASS DAYS: ANY |
ROOM: N/A |
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INSTRUCTOR'S NAME: Pete Wildman and Jacque Freudenthal |
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INSTRUCTOR'S OFFICE: PS 344 |
OFFICE PHONE: 268-2506 (Wildman)Jacque
Freudenthal
HOME--5094487148 WORK -- 5095338916 |
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OFFICE HOURS: (WIldman) |
9-10 a.m. W 10-12
TH (in math lab) 11-12
MWTHF 1:30-2:30
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Other times by appointment or just drop by - Mr. Wildman is often around in addition to these hours. If you can not get one of us in person, please contact us by e-mail at pwildman@acad.cc.whecn.edu or peterw@trib.com or JFreudenthal@scc.spokane.cc.wa.us. We check our e-mail often
COURSE DESCRIPTION: (From the Casper College Catalog)
Primarily for students of business, the social and behavioral sciences, life sciences, and physical sciences. Frequency distributions, central tendencies, dispersion measures, probability models, sampling, some statistical inference, regression, and correlation. Not intended for mathematics majors.
PREREQUISITES:
A C or better in DVST 0930 or MATH 1000 or an ACT Math score of 23 or better or an appropriate COMPASS score, within the past year.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
The purpose of this course is to give you a basic understanding of the concepts of data analysis, probability, statistical measures, hypothesis testing and statistical inference. The course covers both the basic theory and numerous applications of the rich and useful field of statistics. Students will also gain some experience with a statistical package using software such as Microsoft excel, STAT DISK or a TI-83 calculator.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
Specifically we will cover portions of chapters 1-9 in the textbook. We will begin with a basic overview of the field of statistics and some vocabulary. Then we move into the study of data analysis, probability and statistical measures. We finish with hypothesis testing, sampling, inference, regression and correlation.
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THE COURSE:
 | BOOK: Elementary Statistics by Mario Triola 8th Edition. We will cover parts of chapters 1-9 in this book . The bookstore should have plenty of copies. If you wish there are copies of the student study guide available in the bookstore. This text is not required, but you may find it helpful. |
| CALCULATOR or computer software: You will absolutely need a calculator or some type of computer software for use in this course. A calculator with graphing and programmable capabilities is very useful although not absolutely necessary. A TI 83 or TI83+ is highly suggested!!! It is especially useful since it has useful built in statistical testing. If you do not have this type of calculator and do not wish to purchase one, then consider renting one from the math lab. Instead of a caluculator you may use the statistical software STATDISK - this comes with the book on a CD in the back of the book - it is very easy to use and install. If you have questions about your calculator or the computer software, please do not hesitate to ask. |
| COMPUTER and DISK: Since this is an Internet class, you will need to have access to the World Wide Web. A graphical browser is necessary (Netscape of Internet Explorer is fine). You will be doing most of your work through the computer so you will also need lots of storage on disks or your hard drive. An e-mail account is also essential. If you do not have an account. Make sure you contact me immediately! |
METHODOLOGY:
This course is taught entirely over the Internet, so there will be no classroom meetings! All the information you need is listed on the STAT 2005 homepage: This page has links to all other pages that apply to the course: Lessons, projects/quizzes, information and technology pages It is up to you to make sure that you complete all work in a timely fashion.
EVALUATION CRITERIA: Your grade in this course will be determined by scores on 4 projects, 7-9 quizzes, participation in a discussion list and a final project.
| For each chapter you should read the chapter and the notes on line. Then try some of the sample homework problems. When you are ready you may take the quiz for the chapter. You will have two chances to take the quiz and I will take your best score! |
| There will be four projects in this course. Projects are used to test your knowledge of the material through applying it to some actual data (usually right from the internet). These problems will require the use of a statistical package such as STAT disk or the TI-83 calculator. |
| You should sign on to the discussion list and answer the four discussion questions for the course. Each question will be worth 25 points |
| Instead of a final exam, I will be asking you to complete a final statistical project for the course. More information on this project will be given later |
Your grade in this course will be determined as follows:
I will take your quiz scores and compute an average
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Project #1 Project #2 Project #3 Project #4 Quizzes Discussion list participation Final Project |
100 pts. 100 pts. 100 pts. 100 pts. 200 pts. 50 pts. 200 pts. |
You are guaranteed a traditional grading scale of 90%+ A, 80- 89% B, 70-79% C, 60-69% D, 59% - F. But I reserve the right to lower this if I deem it necessary.
WHAT IF I NEED HELP??? What should you do if you are confused?? Ask questions! Please do not hesitate to ask questions! There are many ways to get additional help
| Ask questions using e-mail! It is best if you use the mail system on the WEB CT SYSTEM - if this is not working use the accounts: pwildman@acad.cc.whecn.edu or peterw@trib.com or JFreudenthal@scc.spokane.cc.wa.us. |
| If you are local, come and see Mr. Wildman during his office hours (listed above). If these times are not convenient, then please see him to make an appointment! He is often around in addition to these times, so don't hesitate to stop by or give me a call. I want to help. |
| Call me at 268-2506 or 265-2802 or 5094487148 or 5095338916 |
| Go to the math lab. You can get additional help from the workers in the Math Lab. The Math Lab is located in PS 104. The hours for the math lab will be announced! |
| Form a study group with your friends - this is a great way to learn! |
| Use the "questions" categories on the bulletin board to answer each other questions |
Let's make this a great semester!!!
LAST DATE TO CHANGE TO AUDIT STATUS OR TO WITHDRAW
Friday March 22, 2002
STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Please refer to the Casper College Student Conduct and Judicial Code for information concerning your rights and responsibilities as a Casper College student.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE WITH COURSE CONTENT
COURSE: STAT 2005 FUNDAMENTALS OF STATISTICS
TEXT: ELEMENTARY STATISTICS, TRIOLA, 8th EDITION
SEMESTER: Spring 2002
| Chapter 1 Introduction to Statistics (1/14-1/21) |
| Quiz on chapter 1 (done by 1/23) |
| Chapter 2 Describing, Exploring and Comparing Data (1/24-2/1) |
| Quiz on Chapter 2 (done by 2/4) |
| Post replay to discussion question 1 (2/6) |
| Project #1 (done by 2/12) |
| Chapter 3 Probability (2/10-2/18) |
| Quiz on Chapter 3 (done by 2/22) |
| Chapter 4 Probability Distributions (2/22-3/3) |
| Quiz on Chapter 4 (done by 3/5) |
| Post reply to discussion question 2 (3/5) |
| Project #2 (done by 3/7) |
| Chapter 5 Normal Distributions (3/7-3/20) |
| Quiz on Chapter 5 (done by 3/21) |
| Chapter 6 Estimates and Sample Sizes (3/22-3/28) |
| Quiz on Chapter 6 (done by 3/31) |
| Post reply to discussion question 3 (4/2) |
| Project #3 (done by 4/4) |
| Chapter 7 Hypothesis Testing (4/7-4/16) |
| Chapter 8 Inferences from two samples (4/16-4/23) |
| Quiz on Chapter 8 (done by 4/25) |
| Post replay to discussion question 4 (4/29) |
| Chapter 9 Correlation and Regression (4/28-5/3) |
| Quiz on Chapter 9 (done by 5/6) |
| Project #4 (done by 5/8) |
| Final project (due 5/13) |
