mat 190 generic course syllabus

MAT 190 GENERIC COURSE SYLLABUS

Effective Date: Fall 2004

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Course Prefix

Course Number

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MAT

190

Business Statistics

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Prerequisites:

MAT 143, Finite Mathematics, with a grade of C or better.

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Course Description:

Course introduces modern statistics designed for business students. Content includes descriptive statistics, probability, statistical inference, sampling techniques, correlation, regression, and analysis of variance. Computers used for business applications.

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Course Objectives:

A. Compute measures of central tendency and dispersion.

B. Construct, do calculations with, and graph frequency distributions.

C. Understand and calculate probabilities.

D. Understand probability distributions, including the binomial distribution.

E. Compute probabilities as related to normal distributions.

F. Apply the Central Limit Theorem.

G. Understand and apply hypothesis testing and estimation.

H. Draw statistical inferences about one population concerning the mean, the standard deviation or variance, and proportions.

I. Draw statistical inferences about two populations concerning the mean, the standard deviation or variance, and proportions.

J. Calculate linear correlation coefficients and regression lines.

K. Draw statistical inferences concerning multinomial experiments and contingency tables.

L. Draw statistical inferences about more than two populations using analysis of variance.

M. Use technology to facilitate problem solving.

Academic Integrity:

Students, Faculty and administration at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:

cheating,

plagiarism (turning in work not written by you or lacking proper citation),

falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),

helping others to cheat,

making unauthorized changes in official documents,

pretending to be someone else or having someone else to pretend to be you,

making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and any other behavior that violates academic integrity.

There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students with a fair hearing if a complaint is made. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.

Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.

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Outline of Topics:

A. Descriptive Methods

1. Frequency distributions and graphing
2. Measures of location - mean, median, quartiles, percentiles
3. Measures of variation - variance, standard deviation

B. Basic Probability Theory

1. Sample spaces, counting, factorials
2. Combinations, permutations
3. Probability Laws

C. Probability Distributions

1. Normal distribution and normal curve
2. Binomial distribution and its relation to the normal distribution
3. Random samples and sampling techniques

D. Statistical Inference

1. Estimation
2. The classical approach to hypothesis testing.
3. The probability - value approach to hypothesis testing.
4. Inferences involving one population with regard to means, standard deviation or variance, and proportions.
5. Inferences involving two populations with regard to means, standard deviation or variance, and proportions.
6. Coefficient of correlation and regression lines.
7. Multinomial experiments and contingency tables.
8. Analysis of variance

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Methods of Instruction:

(To be completed by instructor)

Methods of presentation can include lectures, discussion, demonstration, experimentation, audiovisual aids, group work, and regularly assigned homework. A TI-83 graphics calculator will be used for instructional purposes. Other technology will be used when appropriate.

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Course Practices Required:

(To be completed by instructor)

Course practices can include attendance, assignments, special projects, classroom activities and assessments.

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Instructional Materials:

Required Textbook:

Book: Essentials of Modern Business Statistics

Author: Anderson, Sweeney & Williams

Edition: 3rd ed.

Publsiher: Thomson

ISBN: 0324312849

Required Materials: A TI-83 graphics calculator.

Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:

(To be determined and announced by the instructor)

Evaluation methods can include graded homework, chapter or major tests, quizzes, individual or group projects, calculator / computer projects, and a final examination.

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Other Course Information:

Individual instructors will establish and announce specific policies regarding attendance, due dates and make-up work, incomplete grades, etc.

If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in Instructional Support Services. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.

Effective Beginning Term:	Fall	2004	Ending Term:
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Prepared by:	S. Stock (Chair), S. Hamed, J. Hassett, G. McClarren, N. Ressler, J. Strehler, T. Wang			Date:
Reviewed by Department/ Program Chair	Bob Sompolski			Date:
Approved by Dean:	Joe Kotowski			Date: