Math300 Statistics Online
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MAT 300 – Statistics |
(Prerequisite: MAT 104)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course examines the principles of probability and of descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include probability concepts, measures of central tendency, normal distributions, and sampling techniques. The application of these principles to simple hypothesis testing methods and to confidence intervals is also covered. The application of these topics in solving problems encountered in personal and professional settings is also discussed.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Required Resources
ALEKS Access Code (bundled with course text when purchased from the Strayer Bookstore)
Bluman, A. G. (2018). Elementary statistics: a brief version (8th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
Note: Course materials for this class must be purchased from the Strayer Bookstore at http://www.strayerbookstore.com
Supplemental Resources
Hand, D. J. (2008). Statistics: a very short introduction. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
Rumsey, D. (2011). Statistics for dummies (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Publishing.
Standard Normal Distribution Table. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.mathsisfun.com/data/standard-normal-distribution-table.html
Statistics Calculator Free App for your Smartphone, created by Christian Gollner. Retrieved from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cgollner&hl=en
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Describe the differences between the various types of data.
2. Apply various descriptive graphical techniques.
3. Calculate measurements of central tendency and dispersal.
4. Solve problems using probability, conditional probability, and counting principles.
5. Solve problems using discrete probability distributions, including the binomial probability distribution.
6. Solve problems using the normal frequency distribution.
7. Determine confidence intervals for data.
8. Describe the vocabulary and principles of hypothesis testing.
9. Apply linear regression to problems.
10. Conduct ANOVA and goodness of fit tests.
11. Discuss application of course content to professional contexts.
12. Use technological tools to solve problems in statistics.
13. Write clearly and concisely about statistics using proper writing mechanics.
WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE
The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour course is for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of delivery mode.
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Week |
Preparation, Activities, and Evaluation |
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1 |
Statistical Thinking
LEARN · Elementary Statistics: A Brief Version, 8th Edition, Chapter 1: The Nature of Probability and Statistics · Watch the Weekly Tutorial Videos · Participate in the daily bonus questions (+5 pts extra credit) DISCUSSION · Participate in the weekly discussion (20 pts) ALEKS · Working in ALEKS (10 pts) |
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2 |
Graphs: Portraits of Data
LEARN · Elementary Statistics: A Brief Version, 8th Edition, Chapter 2: Frequency Distributions and Graphs · Watch the Weekly Tutorial Videos · Participate in the daily bonus questions (+5 pts extra credit) DISCUSSION · Participate in the weekly discussion (20 pts) ALEKS · Working in ALEKS (10 pts) QUIZ · Complete Quiz 1 (32 pts) |
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3 |
Measurements of Central Tendency and Dispersal
LEARN · Elementary Statistics: A Brief Version, 8th Edition, Chapter 3: Data Description · Watch the Weekly Tutorial Videos · Participate in the daily bonus questions (+5 pts extra credit) DISCUSSION · Participate in the weekly discussion (20 pts) ALEKS · Working in ALEKS (10 pts) |
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4 |
Calculating Probability
LEARN · Elementary Statistics: A Brief Version, 8th Edition, Chapter 4: Probability and Counting Rules · Watch the Weekly Tutorial Videos · Participate in the daily bonus questions (+5 pts extra credit) DISCUSSION · Participate in the weekly discussion (20 pts) ALEKS · Working in ALEKS (10 pts) QUIZ · Complete Quiz 2 (32 pts) |
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5 |
Discrete Probability Distributions
LEARN · Elementary Statistics: A Brief Version, 8th Edition, Chapter 5: Discrete Probability Distributions · Watch the Weekly Tutorial Videos · Participate in the daily bonus questions (+5 pts extra credit) DISCUSSION · Participate in the weekly discussion (20 pts) ALEKS · Working in ALEKS (10 pts) |
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6 |
Normal Frequency Distribution
LEARN · Elementary Statistics: A Brief Version, 8th Edition, Chapter 6: The Normal Distribution · Watch the Weekly Tutorial Videos · Participate in the daily bonus questions (+5 pts extra credit) DISCUSSION · Participate in the weekly discussion (20 pts) ALEKS · Working in ALEKS (10 pts) QUIZ · Complete Quiz 3 (32 pts) |
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7 |
Confidence Intervals
LEARN · Elementary Statistics: A Brief Version, 8th Edition, Chapter 7: Confidence Intervals and Sample Size · Watch the Weekly Tutorial Videos · Participate in the daily bonus questions (+5 pts extra credit) ALEKS · Working in ALEKS (10 pts) ASSIGNMENT · Descriptive Statistics (140 pts) |
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8 |
Hypothesis Testing
LEARN · Elementary Statistics: A Brief Version, 8th Edition, Chapter 8: Hypothesis Testing · Watch the Weekly Tutorial Videos · Participate in the daily bonus questions (+5 pts extra credit) DISCUSSION · Participate in the weekly discussion (20 pts) ALEKS · Working in ALEKS (10 pts) QUIZ · Complete Quiz 4 (32 pts) |
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9 |
One Line Fits All
LEARN · Elementary Statistics: A Brief Version, 8th Edition, Chapter 10: Correlation and Regression · Watch the Weekly Tutorial Videos · Participate in the daily bonus questions (+5 pts extra credit) DISCUSSION · Participate in the weekly discussion (20 pts) ALEKS · Working in ALEKS (10 pts) |
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10 |
Testing Differences
LEARN · Elementary Statistics: A Brief Version, 8th Edition, Chapter 9: Testing the Difference Between Two Means, Two Proportions, and Two Variances · Watch the Weekly Tutorial Videos · Participate in the daily bonus questions (+5 pts extra credit) DISCUSSION · Participate in the weekly discussion (20 pts) ALEKS · Working in ALEKS (10 pts) QUIZ · Complete Quiz 5 (32 pts) |
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Putting It All Together
DISCUSSION · Participate in the weekly discussion (20 pts) ALEKS · Complete all remaining work in ALEKS (400 pts) |
GRADING SCALE – UNDERGRADUATE
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Assignment |
Total Points |
% of Grade |
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ALEKS Pie Completion (Note: Points for pie completion will be added to your overall score beginning in Week 6.) |
400 |
40% |
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ALEKS Time Spent (A minimum of five hours per week for 10 weeks; two points per hour) |
100 |
10% |
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Assignment 1: Descriptive Statistics |
140 |
14% |
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Quizzes (5 quizzes worth 32 points apiece) |
160 |
16% |
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Participation (20 points per week) |
200 |
20% |
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Totals |
1,000 |
100% |
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Points |
Percentage |
Grade |
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900 – 1,000 |
90% – 100% |
A |
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800 – 899 |
80% – 89% |
B |
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700 – 799 |
70% – 79% |
C |
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600 – 699 |
60% – 69% |
D |
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Below 600 |
Below 60% |
F |
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
This course uses the ALEKS platform for lab work. Attendance is recorded when an assessment is first submitted or when a topic is attempted that counts towards the completion pie. Secondary assessment attempts may be allowed in some courses to improve grades, but they will not count for attendance.
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