STATISTICS COURSE 5 WEEKS
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Course Design Guide MTH/233 Version 2 |
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Syllabus College of Natural Sciences MTH/233 Version 2 Statistics |
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Course Description
This course surveys descriptive and inferential statistics with an emphasis on practical applications of statistical analysis. The principles of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data are covered. It examines the role of statistical analysis, statistical terminology, the appropriate use of statistical techniques and interpretation of statistical findings through applications and functions of statistical methods.
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
· University policies : You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
· Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Triola, M. F. (2010). Elementary statistics. (11th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
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Week One: Introduction to Statistics and Graphical Display of Information |
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Objectives |
1.1 Identify symbols and nomenclature used in statistics. 1.2 Classify data. 1.3 Identify levels of measurement. 1.4 Develop a frequency distribution. 1.5 Create graphical display of information. |
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Readings |
Read Ch. 1 & 2 of Elementary Statistics. Read the University of Phoenix Material: Using MyStatLab® located on your student website. |
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Participation |
Participate in class discussion. |
Monday Day 7 |
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Discussion Questions |
Respond to weekly discussion questions. |
Thursday Day 3 |
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Nongraded Activities and Preparation |
Complete the MyStatLab® orientation by clicking on the MyStatLab® link on your student website and selecting MyStatLab® Orientation under the Homework and Tests tab. |
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Nongraded Activities and Preparation MyStatLab® Self-Check |
Complete the Week One Self-Check on MyStatLab®. Results from this Self-Check will help generate your study plan. Refer to the University of Phoenix Material: Using MyStatLab® for further information. |
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Individual Statistical Symbols and Definitions Worksheet |
Complete the University of Phoenix Material: Statistical Symbols and Definitions worksheet located on your student website.
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Monday Day 7 |
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Learning Team Hypothesis Testing Paper Preparation |
Begin working on the Learning Team Project, due in Week Five. Select a research issue, problem, or opportunity facing a Learning Team member’s organization that could benefit from hypothesis testing. Write a 1,050- to 1,750-word paper describing a hypothesis test to perform on that data using a one or two-sample z test or a one or two sample t test. You may use one- or two-tailed tests. You may use Microsoft® Excel® to perform your hypothesis test. · Formulate a hypothesis statement and perform the five-step hypothesis testing procedure on the data identified above. · Describe the results of the tests. · Interpret the results of your hypothesis test, state any limitations of the analysis, and describe the significance of the results to the organization. Be sure to attach the results of the hypothesis test output created in Microsoft® Excel® to your paper. Prepare a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation that could be used to persuade an audience to a particular course of action around your chosen issue, problem, or opportunity, based on results of your hypothesis test. Format your paper and presentation consistent with APA guidelines. Deliver your presenation at the end of Week Five . · For Local Campus students, these are 5-10 minute oral presentations accompanied by PowerPoint® presentations. · For Online and Directed Study students, these are PowerPoint® presentations with detailed speaker notes. |
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Individual MyStatLab® Exercises |
Complete the Week One Individual Assignment on MyStatLab®.
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Monday Day 7 |
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Week Two: Describing Data – Distribution, Variation, and Standard Normal Distribution |
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1.6 Calculate mean, median, and mode for ungrouped data. 1.7 Calculate range, standard deviation, and variance for ungrouped data. 1.8 Interpret the significance of standard deviation using the empirical rule. 1.9 Compute probabilities using z score. |
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Readings |
Read sections 3.1–3.3 (Ch. 3) & sections 6.1–6.3 (Ch. 6) of the text. |
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Participation |
Participate in class discussion. |
Monday Day 7 |
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Discussion Questions |
Respond to weekly discussion questions. |
Thursday Day 3 |
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Learning Team Instructions |
Continue working on your Learning Team Project. . |
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Nongraded Activities and Preparation MyStatLab® Self-Check |
Complete the Week Two Self-Check on MyStatLab®. Results from this Self-Check will help generate your study plan. Refer to the University of Phoenix Material: Using MyStatLab® for further information. |
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Individual MyStatLab® Exercises |
Complete the Week Two Individual Assignment on MyStatLab®.
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Monday Day 7 |
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Week Three: Hypothesis Testing |
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Objectives |
1.10 Perform the five steps in hypothesis testing with one- and two-tailed z tests. 1.11 Perform the five steps in hypothesis testing with one- and two-tailed t tests. |
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Readings |
Read sections 8.1–8.5 (Ch. 8) of the text. |
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Participation |
Participate in class discussion. |
Monday Day 7 |
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Discussion Questions |
Respond to weekly discussion questions. |
Thursday Day 3 |
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Learning Team Instructions |
Continue working on your Learning Team Project. . |
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Nongraded Activities and Preparation MyStatLab® Self-Check |
Complete the Week Three Self-Check on MyStatLab®. Results from this Self-Check will help generate your study plan. Refer to the University of Phoenix Material: Using MyStatLab® for further information. |
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Individual MyStatLab® Exercises |
Complete the Week Three Individual Assignment on MyStatLab®.
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Monday Day 7 |
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Week Four: Two-Sample Tests and ANOVA Applications |
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1.12 Perform two-sample testing for independent samples. 1.13 Perform two-sample testing for dependent samples. 1.14 Perform one-way and two-way ANOVA testing. 1.15 Interpret output of one-way and two-way ANOVA tests. |
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Readings |
Read sections 9.1, 9.3, & 9.4 (Ch.9) & Ch. 12 of the text. |
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Participation |
Participate in class discussion. |
Monday Day 7 |
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Discussion Questions |
Respond to weekly discussion questions. |
Thursday Day 3 |
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Learning Team Instructions |
Continue working on your Learning Team Project. . |
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Nongraded Activities and Preparation MyStatLab® Self-Check |
Complete the Week Four Self-Check on MyStatLab®. Results from this Self-Check will help generate your study plan. Refer to the University of Phoenix Material: Using MyStatLab® for further information. |
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Individual MyStatLab® Exercises |
Complete the Week Four Individual Assignment on MyStatLab®.
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Monday Day 7 |
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Week Five: Chi-Squares |
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Objectives |
1.16 Perform a chi-square test using equal expected frequencies. 1.17 Determine normality using goodness-of-fit test. |
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Readings |
Read sections 11.1–11.2 (Ch. 11) of the text. |
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Participation |
Participate in class discussion. |
Monday Day 7 |
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Discussion Questions |
Respond to weekly discussion questions. |
Thursday Day 3 |
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Nongraded Activities and Preparation MyStatLab® Self-Check |
Complete the Week FiveSelf-Check on MyStatLab®. Results from this Self-Check will help generate your study plan. Refer to the University of Phoenix Material: Using MyStatLab® for further information. |
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Learning Team Hypothesis Testing Paper and Presentation |
Select a research issue, problem, or opportunity facing a Learning Team member’s organization that could benefit from hypothesis testing. Write a 1,050- to 1,750-word paper describing a hypothesis test to perform on that data using a one or two-sample z test or a one or two sample t test. You may use one- or two-tailed tests. You may use Microsoft® Excel® to perform your hypothesis test. · Formulate a hypothesis statement and perform the five-step hypothesis testing procedure on the data identified above. · Describe the results of the tests. · Interpret the results of your hypothesis test, state any limitations of the analysis, and describe the significance of the results to the organization. Be sure to attach the results of the hypothesis test output created in Microsoft® Excel® to your paper. Prepare a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation that could be used to persuade an audience to a particular course of action around your chosen issue, problem, or opportunity, based on results of your hypothesis test. Format your paper and presentation consistent with APA guidelines. Deliver your presenation. · For Local Campus students, these are 5-10 minute oral presentations accompanied by PowerPoint® presentations. · For Online and Directed Study students, these are PowerPoint® presentations with detailed speaker notes. |
Monday Day 7 |
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Individual MyStatLab® Exercises |
Complete the Week Five Individual Assignment on MyStatLab®.
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Monday Day 7 |
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Individual Final Exam |
Complete the final exam located on MyStatLab®.
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Monday Day 7 |
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