Syllabus

STA 2023, Statistical Methods I, Class Number 4842MoWe 8:00am-9:15am, OVE 0304BProfessor Tommy MintonOffice Hours: MoWe: 1:00pm-2:00pm, 3:30pm-5:00pmTuTh: 9:30am-11:00am, 3:30pm-4:30pm (Tu 3:30 in the ASC)Office: OVF 208A Telephone: (407) 971-5050 E-mail: mintonr@seminolestate.eduI prefer that you use email to contact me (except in emergency situations), but you are required touse your Live @ SeminoleState email address (email from outside domains may not be answered).Website: http://www2.seminolestate.edu/tmintonBe sure to check the website before and after every class for course materials and announcements.SCC Emergency Info: (407)708-2290 and (407)708-4722 and www.seminolestate.eduPrerequisiteMAC 1105 or MAC 1140 or MAC 1114 or MAT 1033 with a grade of C or higher is required. Check thecollege catalog to be sure that you have the necessary prerequisites for this course as YOU are responsible foryour registration in this course. If you must adjust your schedule, see a counselor or Mr. Vosbury(department chair) in E-112 BEFORE the end of add/drop. The math department will NOT support apetition for a refund to any student who does not satisfy the prerequisites and does not withdraw before theend of add/drop.Textbook and MaterialsMyStatLab (accessed through Pearson My Lab / Mastering), an online assessment tool, will beREQUIRED for the homework assignments.Elementary Statistics, 11 th Edition, Mario Triola, Pearson Addison/WesleyI have created a Course Packet of lecture notes, in-class examples, and practice problems (some of whichmay be used in required assignments). It is available as free download on my website. It is in your bestinterest to print and use this packet.Technology: Our primary technology tool will be an internet-based program called StatCrunch. It isinteractive with MyStatLab and comes free with your MSL access. I would also recommend that youhave a TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-84 Plus, or a TI-89 graphing calculator. I will be using a TI-84+ in class (theTI-84 is nearly identical to the 83).Catalog DescriptionThis course introduces probability and statistical inference including estimation, hypothesis testing,confidence interval estimation, small sample methods, and the study of random variables. The topics ofcorrelation and simple linear regression are optional. This course is a first course in statistical methods forthose students entering a science or business related field. This course partially satisfies the mathematicsrequirement (S.B.E. 6A-10.030).

Course Core ObjectivesUpon completion of the course, students should be able to complete various objectives in the following areas:1. Organize, summarize, and analyze data sets using Descriptive Statistics. Methods include creatingfrequency tables, constructing and analyzing charts (histograms, pie charts, box-and-whisker plots,etc), calculating statistical measures (central tendency, variation, position), and using methods ofcomparison (Chebyshev‟s Theorem, coefficient of variation, etc).2. Use probability and counting rules to approximate/estimate the likelihood of the occurrence ofevents within a probability experiment. Methods include basic probability rules (addition,multiplication, complement, etc), counting rules (combination, permutation), Binomial probabilitydistributions, Poisson probability distributions, Normal probability distributions, and Samplingdistributions.3. Calculate and interpret confidence intervals for the mean, proportion, difference between twomeans, and difference between two proportions using both the standard normal (z) and Student-tdistributions.4. Use hypothesis tests to draw conclusions about claims being made in real-life applications. Testsshould be performed on means, proportions, dependent samples, differences between two means,differences between two proportions, and the matched pairs sign test.5. Use correlation and regression techniques to find the linear relationship between two variables anduse that relationship to predict the value of one variable given a specific value of the anothervariable.Tests and the Comprehensive Departmental Exam (CDE)There will be 4 Tests. Each test will be free response (show your work) with partial credit given. Notesand books are not allowed on any of the tests. However, you are allowed to use the formula/table packetthat is provided by your textbook (photocopies are acceptable; no handwritten notes may be added).There is a Comprehensive Departmental Exam (CDE) that all students in STA 2023 must take…noexemptions are allowed.In-Class AssignmentsWe will have In-Class Assignments during most class meetings in which a test is not scheduled. Theseassignments will consist of problems covering the material from the lecture that day. Assignments will bedue by the end of the class meeting and are graded for accuracy. You are encouraged to work togetherwith other classmates on these assignments and you can ask me questions. As we go through the course,your 3 lowest In-Class Assignment grades will be dropped.HomeworkHomework Assignments will be given in an online program called MyMathLab (accessed PearsonMyLab / Mastering: http://pearsonmylabandmastering.com). The course id for this class is minton19596.From the main page you can login (if you already have an account) or create a new student account. Youwill need an access code that was provided with your new textbook, purchased from the bookstore, orobtained online. As we go through the course, your 3 lowest Homework grades will be dropped.

Bonus ProblemsBonus opportunities will be given during the course of the semester. They may be extra problems insideof assignments or homework, or separate assignments that will be added to test scores. The amount ofpoints that can be earned will be at my discretion. Do not ask me for more bonus work than has alreadybeen assigned. Everyone will be given the same opportunities.Grading ScaleYour Test average will count as 60% of your final grade, the CDE as 20%, the In-Class Assignmentaverage as 10%, and the Homework average will count as 10%. Your Final Grade will then bedetermined by the following scale:A: 90% or higher B: 80%-89% C: 70%-79% D: 60%-69% F: 59% or lessMake-up PolicyIf you know ahead of time that you are going to miss a test, then I strongly suggest that you makearrangements with me to take the test early. You are allowed to makeup ONE missed test regardless ofreason. All makeup tests must be completed in the Testing Center (appointments must be scheduledonline before going to take the test). You must complete the makeup test within 2 business days of theoriginally scheduled test date. For example, if you miss a test on a Wednesday, then you must completethe makeup on Thursday or Friday.If you miss a second test, then a makeup will only be given if your absence is for one of the followingvalid reasons: jury duty, court-mandated summons, observance of a religious holiday (of your own faith),school-sponsored function, unexpected work situation, or a medical illness (yourself, your spouse, yourchild or parent) as verified by a doctor or hospital (staying home sick with no doctor visit is not valid).Documentation must be provided if requested. A makeup test will be scheduled to best accommodateyour situation, but it must normally be completed within one week of the original test date.The Final Exam score may be used to replace your lowest test score. If your Final Exam is your lowestscore, then it will still count but will not replace any other test score. The Final Exam score will not bedropped under any circumstances.In-Class Assignments and Homework Assignments CANNOT be made up and deadline dates will not beextended. This is why I drop some of each type of assignment.AttendanceAn accurate record of attendance will be kept for the course. Excessive absences will make it nearimpossible to pass this class. Don‟t make things harder on yourself by missing classes. If you do missclass, be sure to check the website and contact the instructor and/or other students to find out what wasmissed in class. It is the student‟s responsibility (not the instructor‟s) to catch up on missed material.The college allows students to miss no more than 10% of the classes without penalty. That amounts to 3classes that you can miss. If you have gone over this limit before the withdrawal deadline, then I reservethe right to withdraw you from the class. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Withdrawal PolicyThe last day to withdraw from a course without academic penalty is Thursday, October 27 th . It is theresponsibility of the student to complete and submit the necessary forms to the registration office. Facultymay not withdraw a student for any reason after the college withdrawal deadline. In other words, after thewithdrawal deadline, you will receive a letter grade (A, B, C, D, or F) for the course.If this is your third attempt of the course here at Seminole State College, then you cannot be withdrawnfrom the course and will be given a grade at the end of the semester. Also, if it is your third attempt andyou violate the Attendance policy, then you will automatically be given an „F‟ for your final grade.Student Responsibility/Behavior PolicyStudents are responsible for being prepared for class, participating in class, and timely completion ofassignments. Students will also demonstrate respect for the instructor and fellow students. Behavior thatis disruptive to a positive learning environment reported by the instructor will result in a warning on thefirst instance; the second instance might result in expulsion from the course or campus.Use of a cellular phone, PDA, laptop computer, or tablet device during class to access anything other thanclass materials is absolutely prohibited. If you are seen using one of these devices during a regular classmeeting, then you will receive a warning on the first offense, a zero for the day‟s assignment on thesecond offense, and an „F‟ for the class on the third offense. If you are seen using one of these devicesduring a test, then you will automatically FAIL the course without any warnings. I will not tolerate anyabuse of this policy.Academic IntegrityAs a member of the Seminole Community College community, a student is expected to be honest in all ofhis or her academic course work and activities. Academic dishonesty such as cheating of any kind onexaminations, course assignments, or projects; plagiarism, misrepresentation; and the unauthorizedpossession of examinations or other course-related materials is prohibited.Any student who shares his or her work for the purpose of cheating on class assignments or tests or whohelps another to cheat or plagiarize is subject to the same penalties as the student who commits the act.When cheating or plagiarism has occurred, the instructor may take academic action ranging from denial ofcredit for or assigning a grade of “F” on a specific assignment, examination, or project, to assigning agrade of “F” for the course. The student may also be subject to further sanctions such as disciplinaryprobation, suspension or dismissal from the College. Refer to the college catalog for more information.B e sure that you read and understand all the policies that have been set forth in thissyllabus. By staying in the course past the add/drop deadline, you haveacknowledged that you will abide by these policies and will not ask for them to bechanged for your benefit at a later date.ALL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. ANYCHANGES WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN CLASS AND ON THE WEBSITE.

Tentative Class ScheduleDATE SECTION TOPIC8/22 Introduction1-1:1-5 Introduction to Statistics8/24 2-2 Frequency Distributions8/29 2-3 Histograms2-4 Statistical Graphs8/31 2-4 Statistical Graphs9/5 College Closed, Labor Day9/7 3-2 Measures of Center3-3 Measures of Variation9/12 3-3 Measures of Variation3-4 Measures of Relative Standing and Boxplots9/14 TEST 1 (Chapters 1 thru 3)9/19 4-2 Basic Concepts of Probability4-3 Addition Rule9/21 4-4 Multiplication Rule - Basics4-5 Multiplication Rule – Conditional Probability9/26 4-7 Counting9/28 5-2 Random Variables5-3 Binomial Probability Distributions10/3 5-3 Binomial Probability Distributions5-4 Mean, Variance, and Standard Deviationfor the Binomial Distribution10/5 5-5 The Poisson Distribution10/10 TEST 2 (Chapters 4 and 5)10/12 6-2 The Standard Normal Distribution6-3 Applications of Normal Distributions10/17 6-3 Applications of Normal Distributions6-4 Sampling Distributions and Estimators6-5 The Central Limit Theorem10/19 6-5 The Central Limit Theorem7-2 Estimating a Population Proportion10/24 7-3 Estimating a Population Mean: σ Known10/26 7-4 Estimating a Population Mean: σ Not Known10/31 TEST 3 (Chapters 6 and 7)11/2 8-2 Basics of Hypothesis Testing8-3 Testing a Claim About a Proportion11/7 8-4 Testing a Claim About a Mean: σ Known8-5 Testing a Claim About a Mean: σ Not Known11/9 9-2 Inferences About Two Proportions11/14 9-3 Inferences About Two Means: Independent Samples11/16 9-4 Inferences From Dependent Samples11/21 TEST 4 (Chapters 8 and 9)11/23 College Closed, Thanksgiving Holiday11/28 10-2 Correlation10-3 Regression11/30 13-2 Sign Test12/5 Review12/7 COMPREHENSIVE DEPARTMENTAL EXAM