SYLLABUS
MAT 210
- ELEMENTARY STATISTICS
Lead Instructor: Richard Diefenbach Office: J1013
Phone: 618/634-3317 E-mail:
Richardd@shawnee.cc.il.us
Credit Hours: Four (4) semester
hours
Course Description:
This course is an
introduction to the theory and application of statistics. The course of study
will include descriptive methods of data analysis, probability theory, counting
techniques, probability distributions including binominal and normal
distributions, correlation, regression, one-sample and two-sample hypothesis
testing, confidence intervals, chi-square, sampling and simulation techniques,
and analysis of variance. Graphing calculators will be used in this
course. Prerequisites: Intermediate Algebra (MAT 114) with a grade
of C or better or satisfactory math background in high school
Textbook(s) and Supporting
Materials:
Elementary Statistics—A Step by Step Approach. 5th ed. Allan G. Bluman. W.C. Brown
Publishers. 2001
Other Materials and
Equipment:
Students will be required to bring to class a
hand-held calculator. A TI-83 is
recommended. A few calculators may be
checked out from the math/science department.
These advanced graphic calculators will be issued on a first-come
first-served basis.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the semester, the student will have
the skills to:
1. Analyze a set of data
2. Construct frequency distributions and graphs from
data
3. Work with probability distributions(including
binominal and normal)
4. Conduct one- and two-tailed tests of data
5. Set up and test a null hypothesis
6. Perform an analysis of variance
7. Perform simple linear regressions and
correlation analysis
8. Perform Chi-Square tests
9. Perform sampling and simulation techniques
Instructional Modes:
1. lecture/discussion
2. homework and outside projects
3. calculator and/or computer laboratory assignment
Student Evaluation/Outcomes
Assessment Measures:
The student grade will be based on weekly quizzes,
outside projects, calculator laboratory
assignments, homework assignments, midterm exam and comprehensive final exam.
***Specifics on the grading procedure and/or a tentative course schedule,
developed by the instructor, may accompany this syllabus.
Attendance Policy:
Each student is expected to
attend all class meetings. The
student is expected to be on time and ready to begin class with the proper
materials at the beginning of each class period. If a student will be unable to
attend class, it is their responsibility to contact the instructor to obtain
homework assignments and other information.
Topical Outline:
DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS
Introduction to
Statistics
Frequency Distributions
and Graphs
Data Description and
Processing
PROBABILITY
Counting Techniques
Probability Theory
Probability
Distributions (including binomial distributions)
NORMAL DISTRIBUTION
CONFIDENCE INTERVALS
INFERENTIAL STATISTICS
Hypothesis Testing
Correlation and
Regression
Chi-Square
F-test and Analysis of
Variance
SAMPLING AND SIMULATION
Note: The above schedule and
procedures in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances.
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