Math 120 – Introduction to Statistics
Course Syllabus – Fall 2004
Course #0934 (4 units)
Class Hours:
MTWTh: 9:40–10:45 am
MyMathLab ID: toner57337
Web Page: http://www.stevetoner.com Fall Calendar:
Office: LA, office “U” Nov. 11 Veteran’s Day Holiday
Office Hours: M,T,Th: 8:15 - 9:30 am Nov. 25 Thanksgiving Holiday
Wednesdays: 9:00 - 9:30 am Dec. 18 End of Fall semester
Required Textbook: Introductory Statistics, 7/e, by Weiss. This textbook can be purchased new bundled with MyMathLab (an online tutorial) at no extra charge. If you purchase a used textbook, MyMathLab can be purchased online at www.mymathlab.com for approximately $30. MyMathLab is strongly recommended for supplemental use by my students.
Course Description: This course covers basic statistical techniques, including design and analysis for both parametric and non-parametric data. Descriptive statistics included are measures of central tendency and measures of dispersion. Graphical techniques of illustrating data are covered. Probability and its application to inferential statistical procedures is covered. Inferential statistics included are estimation and hypothesis testing, chi-square, analysis of variance and regression. Applications are drawn from a variety of fields.
You are required to attend class every day. After 4 hours of absence, you may be dropped from this class. It is your responsibility to keep your enrollment status current. You risk an “F” if you stop attending without officially withdrawing. Do not bring friends or children to class. Please turn off any cell phones or pagers during class time (or switch them to silent mode).
Homework Policy: Practice is essential. Each student is expected to spend at least 2 hours doing homework for each hour this class meets. Homework will not be collected, however.
Grading Policies: Grades will be based on all chapter exams and the final exam. Any exam not taken will be regarded as a zero. The lowest exam score will be deleted prior to computing the term grade. The final exam is both required and comprehensive. Students are expected to complete all exams during class on the dates and times scheduled. No make-up or re-take exams will be given.
Grading Scale: A=90% or above; B=80%-89.9%; C=70%-79.9%; D=65%-69.9%; F=below 65%
Calculators: A calculator will be required for all exams. The
TI-83, TI-84 or TI-89 are the most appropriate for this course. You will be
taught how to use the various features, demonstrated on the TI-83 and TI-89.
Tentative Class Schedule
There are two “flex days” scheduled into this semester. If they are not needed, they become final exam review days. If they are needed for some reason, all remaining daily plans will be shifted back a day to compensate. Otherwise, exam dates are fixed.
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Sections to be Covered In Class |
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Sections to be Covered In Class |
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M |
8/30 |
intro, 1.1 |
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M |
10/25 |
9.2 |
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T |
8/31 |
1.3-1.5 |
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T |
10/26 |
9.3, 9.6 |
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W |
9/1 |
Sample bias, 2.1-2.2 |
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W |
10/27 |
9.4-9.5 |
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Th |
9/2 |
2.3-2.5 |
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Th |
10/28 |
9.7 |
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M |
9/6 |
No school – Labor Day |
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M |
11/1 |
Review |
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T |
9/7 |
Review, 2.6 |
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T |
11/2 |
Test Chapters 7, 8, 9 |
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W |
9/8 |
Test Chapter 1 & 2 |
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W |
11/3 |
10.1-10.3 |
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Th |
9/9 |
3.1-3.3 |
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Th |
11/4 |
10.4 |
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M |
9/13 |
Calculator day |
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M |
11/8 |
10.5 |
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T |
9/14 |
3.4 |
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T |
11/9 |
12.1 |
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W |
9/15 |
3.5 |
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W |
11/10 |
12.2 |
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Th |
9/16 |
review |
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Th |
11/11 |
No School – Veterans’ Day |
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M |
9/20 |
4.1-4.3 |
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M |
11/15 |
12.3 |
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T |
9/21 |
4.4-4.6 |
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T |
11/16 |
13.1-13.2 |
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W |
9/22 |
4.8 |
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W |
11/17 |
13.3 |
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Th |
9/23 |
Misc. probability review |
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Th |
11/18 |
13.4 |
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M |
9/27 |
Test Chapters 3 & 4 |
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M |
11/22 |
Review |
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T |
9/28 |
5.1-5.2 |
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T |
11/23 |
Test Chapters 10, 12, 13 |
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W |
9/29 |
5.3 |
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W |
11/24 |
14.1 |
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Th |
9/30 |
5.4 |
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Th |
11/25 |
No School - Thanksgiving |
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M |
10/4 |
Probability worksheet |
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M |
11/29 |
14.2 |
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T |
10/5 |
6.1-6.2 |
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T |
11/30 |
14.3-14.4 |
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W |
10/6 |
6.3-6.4 |
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W |
12/1 |
Review |
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Th |
10/7 |
Review |
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Th |
12/2 |
15.1 |
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M |
10/11 |
Test Chapters 5 & 6 |
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M |
12/6 |
15.2-15.3 |
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T |
10/12 |
Central Limit Theorem |
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T |
12/7 |
16.2-16.3 |
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W |
10/13 |
7.1-7.3 |
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W |
12/8 |
Review regression |
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Th |
10/14 |
8.1 |
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Th |
12/9 |
Test Chapters 14, 15, 16 |
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M |
10/18 |
8.2 |
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M |
12/13 |
Flex day - review |
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T |
10/19 |
8.3 |
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T |
12/14 |
Flex day - review |
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W |
10/20 |
8.4 |
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W |
12/15 |
Final Exam part 1 |
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Th |
10/21 |
9.1 |
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Th |
12/16 |
Final Exam part 2 |
Attendance Policy: Class attendance is not a measure of performance or proficiency. Whether a student is just physically present in the class is not a valid basis for grading. Reference Title 5 Section 55002 of the California Code of Regulations: (A) Grading Policy. The course provides for measurement of student performance in terms of stated course objectives and culminates in a formal, permanently recorded grade based upon uniform standards in accordance with section 55758 of this Division. The grade is based on demonstrated proficiency in the subject matter and the ability to demonstrate that proficiency, at least in part, by means of written expression that may include essays, or, in courses where the curriculum committee deems them to be appropriate, by problem solving exercises or skills demonstrations by students.