STAT 1510-40 Elementary Statistics
This course emphasizes descriptive statistics including sampling, sampling distributions, measures of central tendency and measures of dispersion, introductory treatment of probability and statistical inference with one and two sample problems, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing regarding means and proportions, and correlation and linear regression, ANOVA and nonparametric techniques such as the one-sample sign test, Wilcoxon rank-sum, Spearman’s correlation, odds ratios and Kruskal-Wallis.
- Prerequisite: Math 1060 (formerly Mathematics 52) or two years of high school algebra with a grade of “C” or better
Course Details
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Instructor: David Meyers
- E-Mail: dmeyers@taftcollege.edu
- The instructor will be available online in the class web site as well as by e-mail.
- Student Contact Hours: Contact hours are subject to change as needed. You will be notified of any changes once the class starts.
- Units: 5
- Class
Meets: June 7 to August 12, 2010.
Final exam is Thursday, August 12, 2010.
- Textbook & Equipment:
- Data Analysis – An Applied Approach to Statistics with Technology (3rd Edition), Jean, Meyers and Sporer (Required).
- Equipment: A TI-83, TI-83 Plus or TI-84 calculator is required for this course. A variety of programs must be loaded on your calculator to be successful in this course. You can gain access to these programs online at http://3ringpublishing.com if you have a GraphLink cable for your TI-83 or a USB cable for your TI-84. Otherwise, you must get your calculator to me so I can load the programs on it for you. This must be accomplished immediately. Failure to have the programs loaded in your calculator will never be an excuse for not being able to complete an assignment.
- Estimated Time Per Week: Students can expect to spend approximately 20 to 25 hours per week reading, writing, and completing quizzes/exams.
- Special Requirements: This course is delivered through the Moodle online classes learning system program (moodle.taftcollege.edu). Directions for the course are included in the course syllabus. All students are expected to have a reliable Internet connection, as all quizzes, along with other assignments, will be completed online. All papers are to be type written. Students are expected to work independently.
- Assignments & Tests: Students will complete chapter quizzes, one midterm exam, one final exam, and various written assignments as outlined in the syllabus.
- Proctored Exams: All exams (midterm and final exam, not quizzes) will be proctored. There will be no exceptions. Those students who reside within Kern County or are within driving distance of Taft College will take the exam in the Learning Resource Center (LRC) on campus. The exam dates are listed in the syllabus. For those residing outside of Kern County, I must have the completed proctor form by the end of the first week of the course. This will allow me time to contact/verify your proctor and send out the exams. Additional information on proctors is listed in the syllabus.
- Additional Comments: Because this is a distance learning course, attendance is not an issue. Turning assignments in on time is. If you do not meet the first assignment deadline, I will assume you do not wish to stay in the class and drop you unless you contact me. After that, it is your responsibility to drop the course. Drops will not be backdated. Contact the counseling center or the distance learning help desk to drop the course.
- Course Syllabus: The syllabus will also be available online in Moodle, our online class management system. You are responsible for everything in the syllabus. I will send you a copy of the Moodle login instuctions via e-mail prior to the start of the class. I expect you to contact me immediately if you have any problems establishing your account or logging into Moodle.
Disclaimer: The book prices are an approximation only and are subject to change.