COURSE SYLLABUS

Elementary Statistics

STA 2023 - Section 4067

Online Instruction

0570 - Spring 2020

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WELCOME

Hello and Welcome to Elementary Statistics Online. To ensure that you get off to the right start

please take some time to thoroughly and thoughtfully read through this Syllabus. When you are

ready to get started, complete the Course Syllabus Quiz (located in the BEGIN HERE module)

so that you can unlock the remaining course materials. It is advisable that you keep this Syllabus

and the Weekly Schedule handy at all times so that you are familiar with the policies and

deadlines for this course. Finally, if you run into any difficulties throughout the semester please

don’t hesitate to contact me… I care about your success and I’m here to help! Let’s have a

wonderful semester!!

PROFESSOR

Name: Tony Long, Ph.D.

Email: long.tony@spcollege.edu

Phone: (727) 341 - 4618

Instructor Web Page: https://web.spcollege.edu/instructors/id/Long.Tony

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT

DEAN

Name: Jimmy Chang

Office Location: SA 215B (St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus)

Office Phone Number: (727) 341 - 4305

Email: Chang.Jimmy@SPCollege.edu

ACADEMIC CHAIR

Name: Daniel Bueller

Office Location: UP 337F

Office Phone Number: (727) 341 - 4221

Email: bueller.daniel@spcollege.edu

WEBSITE

URL: http://www.spcollege.edu/math/

COURSE INFORMATION

Course Description: This course includes concepts taken from topics which include descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability, probability distributions, sampling distributions, binomial distribution, normal distribution, the student's t distribution, the Chi-square distribution, estimation using confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, linear regression, correlation, and nonparametric statistics. Credit is only given for STA 2023 or STA 2023H, but not both.

Course Goals: This class is taught using a software program called MyStatLab. Your instructor will not be giving any in-class lectures as the subject matter is delivered by your interaction with the computer software. Keep in mind this is neither a self-paced nor an independent study class; it is a guided student-centered, computer-delivered full course curriculum. As it is your primary instruction for this course, you are expected to follow the sequence of modules within each lesson and complete your lessons and tests by following the schedule. Be sure not to fall behind this schedule as it is difficult to catch up. There are deadlines established to assist you in completing this course in a timely manner.

Course Objectives:

1. The student will utilize descriptive statistics by:

a. developing basic statistical literacy.

b. using samples to make inferences about populations.

c. identifying the most commonly used data collection techniques and sampling methods.

d. constructing and interpreting graphical displays of data.

e. calculating and interpreting measures of central tendency, dispersion, and relative standing.

2. The student will utilize probabilistic theory to make statistical inferences by:

a. employing basic terminology of probability.

b. applying basic rules of probability.

c. constructing a sample space to find probabilities of a given simple or compound event.

d. calculating probabilities of simple and compound events.

3. The student will utilize fundamental concepts of random variables and sampling distributions as they apply to statistical inferences by:

a. identifying a random variable as being discrete or continuous.

b. calculating probabilities of given events which follow binomial and normal distributions.

c. applying the Central Limit Theorem.

4. The student will apply fundamental concepts of confidence intervals and hypothesis tests to practical problems in today's society by:

a. estimating population parameters with confidence intervals using the student t distribution applied to population means.

b. estimating population parameters with confidence intervals using the normal distribution applied to population proportions.

c. conducting a hypothesis test using the student t distribution applied to population means.

d. conducting a hypothesis test using the normal distribution applied to population proportions.

e. conducting a hypothesis test using the chi-square distribution.

f. interpreting Type I (alpha) and Type II (beta) error.

5. The student will apply the basic principles of simple linear regression and correlation as well as their applications to practical problems in today's society by:

a. constructing and interpreting scatterplots.

b. computing and interpreting the least squares regression equation, the Pearson product moment correlation coefficient and the coefficient of determination.

c. using a linear regression equation to appropriately predict the value of a response variable.

6. The student will apply basic principles of nonparametric tests by:

a. recognizing the conditions for appropriate usage.

b. conducting a hypothesis test.

Prerequisites:

MAT 1033 with a minimum grade of C (recommend completion within the last two years)

or

MAT 1100 with a minimum grade of C (recommend completion within the last two years)

or

appropriate score on the SPC mathematics placement test

Availability of Course Content: To gain access to the remaining course materials/modules, you must score 100% on Course Syllabus Quiz located in the BEGIN HERE module. Before you begin the Course syllabus Quiz, please take some time to thoughtfully read and acknowledge the terms and policies in this Syllabus as well as in the Weekly Schedule (Please print for your records). Assignments are due on a weekly basis and become marked as "past due" after their respective due dates and will no longer be available. Students may work ahead on any of the assignments and if needed arrangements can be made to take an early Midterm and/or Final Exam.

Proctored Exam Registration: All students must identify and register their Exam preference.

Registration begins four weeks after the semester starts. To do so, please

visit http://mycoursessupport.spcollege.edu/proctored-testing-information

Proctored Exam Requirement: On Exam day, students must present a valid form of ID to their

Proctor (College Student ID, Drivers License, Passport, etc...). The use of scientific calculators

and non-CAS graphing calculators will be permitted on the Midterm and Final (TI-83, TI-84,

TI-84+). Calculators with CAS, however, will not be permitted on the Midterm or Final (TI-

89’s, TI-92’s, TI-Nspire, etc...). Books and notes of any kind are also not permitted on the

Midterm or Final; scratch paper will be provided.

View the Proctored Testing Information site.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK & OTHER RESOURCE INFORMATION

Essentials of Statistics with MyStatLab Access Code by Triola (6th Edition)

Required: (select one)

MyStatLab 18-week Instant Access with e-book: ISBN: 9780135959893

MyStatLab 18-week Access Card with e-book: ISBN: 9780135901137

MyStatLab Instant Access with e-book: ISBN: 9780134687087

MyStatLab Access Card with e-book: ISBN: 9780134870113

MyStatLab Access Card with paperback: ISBN: 9780134858517

Required Calculator:

Minimally, a square root function is required but a TI-83 or TI-84 is strongly recommended. Calculators with CAS technology, such as the TI-nspire or TI-89, will not be permitted during proctored testing.

IMPORTANT: If you are currently unable to purchase an Access Code -or- you are waiting for

your Access Code, you can still register with MyStatLab and begin your course work on the first

day of classes. Pearson allows all students a grace period before an Access Code is required.

Please get started on your course work right away. Also, if you elect to use Pearson's grace

period and acquire your Access Code in the meantime then please continue to use the grace

period until it expires after which time when you attempt to access your Assignments Pearson

will then prompt you to enter your Access Code.

View the College Bookstore site.

View the College Library site.

LEARNER SUPPORT

View Free Tutoring site.

View the Accessibility Services site.

View the Academic Support site.

View the On-Campus and Online Support site.

View the Student Services site.

As an SPC student it's vital that you know Titans Care. You can access resources through SPC’s Student Assistance Program (SAP) (https://mycoursessupport.spcollege.edu/student-assistance-program), a collaborative resource for students with mental health or general life issues. SAP provides help and education in suicide prevention, mental health, substance abuse awareness and more. It is SPC’s belief that supporting mental wellness is everyone’s charge and that one loss as a result of substance abuse, mental illness, or suicide is one too many. If you or a loved one are considering suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

IMPORTANT DATES

Course Dates: 1/13 - 5/5/2020

Drop Date: 1/17/2020

Proctored Midterm Window: 3/6 - 3/8/2020

Withdrawal Date: 3/25/2020

Proctored Final Window: 5/1 - 5/3/2020

Financial Aid Dates: View the Financial Aid Dates.

College Calendar: http://www.spcollege.edu/calendar/

ATTENDANCE

View the college-wide attendance policy included in How to be a Successful Student.

The policy notes that each Professor is to exercise professional judgment and define “active

participation” in class (and therefore “attendance”), and publish that definition in each

syllabus.

For this class, attendance is defined as: completing Assignments (Homework, Quizzes,

Reviews, Tests, and Exams) by the required deadlines.

60% Participation policy for this course: If a student fails to complete any combination of

more than two (>2) of any the assigned Tests, Quizzes, or the Midterm Exam by their respective

deadlines, then by the 60% point of the term he/she is subject to being classified as not actively

participating which would result in being administratively withdrawn from class with a WF.

Please note that a WF will become an F on the students transcripts. Students will be able to

withdraw themselves at any time during the term up until the last date to withdraw. Students and

the Professor will automatically receive an email notification to their SPC email whenever a

withdrawal occurs.

The Professor will verify that students are in attendance at least once each week during the first

two weeks of class. Students classified as “No Show” for both of the first two weeks will be

administratively withdrawn. Immediately following the 60% point of the term, each Professor

will verify which students are actively participating in class. Students classified as not meeting

the criteria for active class participation will be administratively withdrawn with a “WF”. Please

note that if a student is receiving financial assistance and is also categorized as a WF, then the

student may be required to pay back some or all financial aid:

http://www.spcollege.edu/withdrawal

GRADING

Your course grade will be determined by the following components.

Component Weight

Homework 10%

Quizzes 10%

Module Tests 10%

Midterm and Final Review 5% (bonus)

Proctored Midterm 35%

Proctored Final 35%

The grading scale is:

Percent Grade

90-100 A

80-89.99 B

70-79.99 C

60-69.99 D

Below 60 F

Students must complete all assignments on or before the deadlines listed on the course schedule. A grade of zero will be assigned to any course requirement not completed. No official extra credit assignments are available. There will be no curving or rounding of grades in this class. Final grades will be documented based on the scale above.

Note: A grade of “C” or better must be earned in this course to satisfy the General Education Requirements for the AA degree.

State policy specifies that students may not repeat a college credit course for which a grade of “C” or higher has been earned except by appeal to the campus Academic Appeals committee. You may repeat a college credit course one time without penalty. At the third attempt, you will pay the full cost of instruction. The full cost of instruction rate for the academic year is stated in the course catalog. In addition, at the third attempt you may NOT receive a grade of “I,” “W,” or “X,” but must receive the letter grade earned. This grade will be averaged into your overall grade point average.

ASSIGNMENTS:

Please view the Weekly Schedule in the Begin Here module which lists the due dates

for each assignment.

Each of the six modules include homework and quizzes delivered via MyStatLab and a Module Test within my|Courses. In addition, there is also a mandatory midterm and final as well as a midterm and final review. All assignments are available until the respective deadline and working ahead of schedule is permitted. No late homework, tests, or exams will be accepted, however, so make every attempt to stay on schedule. Furthermore, no make-up tests or exams will be given; they must be taken by the deadline. The use of handheld calculators, specifically the TI-83/84, is permitted for assignments and tests. Cell phones, tablets, computer software such as excel, and calculators with CAS such as the TI-89 and TI-nspire will not be permitted during proctored testing. PLEASE NOTE: The midterm and final exams are proctored.

STUDENTS’ EXPECTATIONS AND PROFESSOR’S

EXPECTATIONS

Student Responsibilities: The student is responsible for knowing all course policies listed in the syllabus and discussed in class, participating online, respecting the rights of other students to learn, and communicating with others in a courteous and respectful

manner at all times, including the instructor. If you wish to request accommodations as a student with a documented disability, please make an appointment with the Learning Specialist on campus. In addition, ensure you notify your instructor of your accommodations at the beginning of the semester.

Instructor Responsibilities: The instructor is responsible for providing a syllabus the first day of class that clearly explains all course policies, providing a Student Survey of Instruction, posting grades in MySPC by the end of the semester, creating a learning environment that engages students and facilitates learning, enforcing the right of all students to learn, communicating with students in a courteous and respectful manner at all times, providing clear guidelines and information regarding when assignments are due, the format required, and the procedure for completing and submitting assignments, grading all assignments within 7 days of each due date, and responding to emails within 48 hours.

What can students do to be successful in this course?

Students are required to logon to my|Courses on a regular basis. Plan on logging into

the course at least 4 times per week so that you can keep up with discussions,

announcements and emails, interact with your Professor and peers, as well as

complete Homework Assignments, Quizzes, Reviews, Tests, and Exams on or before

the due dates. Should you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact me

and I will do my best to point you in the right direction (typically within 48 hours, M

– F).

PARTICIPATION, CONDUCT, & NETIQUETTE

SPC has outlined expectations for student behavior and interaction for online

discussions, email, and other forms of communication. View the Student

Expectations in How to be a Successful Student.

ACADEMIC HONESTY

View the Academic Honesty Policy.

COPYRIGHT

Copyrighted material within this course, or posted on this course website, is used in

compliance with United States Copyright Law. Under that law you may use the

material for educational purposes related to the learning outcomes of this course. You

may not further download, copy, alter, or distribute the material unless in accordance

with copyright law or with permission of the copyright holder. For more information

on copyright visit: www.copyright.gov

STUDENT SURVEY OF INSTRUCTION

The Student Survey of Instruction is administered in courses each semester. It is designed to improve the quality of instruction at St. Petersburg College. All student responses are confidential and anonymous and will be used solely for the purpose of performance improvement.

TECHNOLOGY

Calculator Requirements: This course will minimally require a calculator that has a square root

function but a TI-83 or TI-84 is strongly recommended. The TI-83 and TI-84 have enhanced

statistical features which help with several tedious calculations encountered throughout the

course. Furthermore, tutorials are included that are specific to the TI-83 and TI-84. Cell phones,

tablets, computer software such as excel, and calculators with CAS such as the TI-89 and TI-

nspire will not be permitted during proctored testing.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

View the MyCourses Minimum Technology Requirements.

Minimum Technical Skills: Students should know how to navigate the course and

use the course tools (email, discussion, gradebook, etc.). Students also MUST become

proficient with MyStatLab and the tools contained within the program.

my|Courses tutorials are available to students new to this LMS and are located at the

beginning of the course. Most features on my|Courses are accessible on mobile

devices, although it is recommended that you use a computer for quizzes, tests, and

essay assignments.

ACCESSIBILITY OF TECHNOLOGY

• MyCourses (Brightspace by Desire2Learn) Accessibility

• Google (YouTube) Accessibility

• Pearson's Accessibility Statement

• Annenberg Learner Accessibility Statement

PRIVACY

• MyCourses (Brightspace by Desire2Learn) Privacy

• Pearson Privacy

• YouTube Privacy

• Annenberg Learner Privacy

• Minitab

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: If you are experiencing technical difficulties with

My|Courses and/or MyStatLab, before you contact either SPC's Tech Support or

Pearson's Tech Support, please be sure to rule out the possibility of a bad (or limited)

internet connection as well as the possibility of an incompatible browser, browser

setting, firewall setting, recent update, etc... , by using a different computer on a

different network via a different browser (For example: Internet Explorer, Firefox,

and Chrome have all been known to work properly). It is your responsibility to have

a verified and reliable back up method for completing your assignments in the

event that your primary means of connection does not function properly.

Technical support is available via the St. Petersburg College Technical Support Help Desk

Pearson's Technical Support: https://support.pearson.com/getsupport/s/

Pearson's Technical Support: (855) 875-1797

INSTRUCTIONAL CONTINUITY PLAN - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

POLICY

The St. Petersburg College website at www.spcollege.edu is the official source of

college information regarding the status of the institution. Other important

information will be communicated via SPC Alert, local media outlets, and the college

toll-free phone number 866-822-3978. All decisions concerning the discontinuation of

college functions, cancellation of classes, or cessation of operations rest with the

President or his/her designee. The College realizes that it is possible for a significant

natural disaster to compromise SPC campus facilities sufficiently to disrupt the

delivery of classes on campus/campuses for an extended period of time, and is

planning ways our operations can continue following such an emergency.

So, in the event that a hurricane or other natural disaster causes significant damage to

St. Petersburg College facilities, please visit the college website for an announcement

of the College's plan to resume operations.

Further, in the event of such a disaster, the Professor will continue using the Learning

Management System (LMS) of my|Courses for continuation of all required learning

and instructional activities in this course, including the issuing of graded online

assignments and expectation of student completion of those graded assignments.

Therefore, in order to keep up with all activities in this course during and after a

natural disaster, please plan to continue this course by maintaining online access to

my|Courses (possibly through duration of the course’s regularly scheduled end date).

We will finish this course in my|Courses, as directed by your Professor online, and

your Professor will use all graded assignments to assess and issue your final letter

grade for this course, as normally planned, despite occurrence of the natural disaster.

Syllabus Addendum: www.spcollege.edu/addendum