COURSE SYLLABUS
Instructor: Dr. S. J. Stock		Semester:  Spring/Fall/Summer
Division Phone: 635-1688		Office Room:  Room 2166 – DP

 I.
 

Course Prefix	CourseNumber	CourseName	Credit	Lecture	Lab
MAT	131	Elementary Statistics	4	4	0

II. Prerequisites:
 

MAT 120, Intermediate Algebra, with a grade of C or better or an appropriate score on Mathematics Placement Test and Elementary Plane Geometry.  The Elementary Plane Geometry requirement can be met in any one of the following four ways:
 
•  MAT 053, Elementary Plane Geometry, with a grade of Pass.
•  High school transcript showing one year of Geometry with a grade of C or better.
•  College transcript showing the equivalent of MAT 053, Elementary Plane Geometry, with a grade of C or better.
•  An appropriate score on the OCC Geometry Assessment Test.


III. Course (catalog) Description:
 

This course is an introduction to modern statistics for students for students in physical, biological and social sciences. Frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and variation, elements of probability theory, statistical inference, sampling techniques and correlation and regression are studies. Calculators / computers will be used where appropriate.
 
IV. Learning Objectives:
 
1.   Compute the measures of central tendency and dispersion.
2.   Construct, do calculations with, and graph frequency distributions.
3.   Understand and calculate probabilities.
4.   Understand probability distributions, including binomial distributions.
5.   Compute probabilities as related to normal distributions.
6.   Apply the Central Limit Theorem.
7.   Understand the nature of hypothesis testing and estimation.
8.   Draw statistical inferences about one population concerning the mean, the standard deviation or variance, and proportions.
9.   Draw statistical inferences about two populations concerning the mean, the standard deviation or variance, and proportions.
10. Calculate liner correlation coefficients and regression line equations.
11. Draw statistical inferences concerning multinomial experiments and contingency tables.
 
V. Academic Integrity:
 
The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Oakton Community College  has adopted a Code of Academic Conduct and a Statement of Student Academic Integrity. These may be found in the Student Handbook. You may also find a summary of the Code of Academic Conduct in the College Catalog. Among the violations of academic integrity listed and defined are: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, falsification of records and official documents, personal misrepresentation and proxy, and bribes, favors, and threats.

It is the student's responsibility to be aware of behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty.

Pursuant to the due process guarantees contained in the Policy and Procedures on Student Academic
Integrity, the minimum punishment for the first offense for a student found in violation of the standards of academic integrity is failure in the assignment.   In addition, 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.
 

VI. 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 space, 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 sample sand sampling techniques
 
D. Statistical Inference
 
1. Estimation
2. The classical appropriate 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
 
VII. Methods of Instruction:
 
Methods of presentation can include lecture, class discussion, demonstration, experimentation, audio-visual materials, group work, board work and computer tutorials. Mandatory homework is assigned on a regular basis. Generally, the beginning of each class is devoted to discussion of selected homework problems. All students are expected to participate in and contribute to collaborative learning experiences. Students are encouraged to ask questions throughout the class session. The overhead projector is used regularly. Calculators, computers and videos will be used when appropriate.


VIII. Course Practices Required:
 

 A. Attendance:
 
1. Attendance is essential. Each student is responsible for all information presented during class.

2. Be on time for class. Students who arrive late for either a quiz or a test will not be allowed to take the quiz or test. A grade of zero (0) for  that quiz of test will be recorded.

3. A recorded presence occurs only if the student attends during the entire time class is conducted.

4. Arriving late or leaving early, for any reason, results in a recorded absence.
 

 B. Preparation: The class requires a minimum of two (2) hours in preparation for each hour in class. Such time must include:
 
1. Studying the appropriate section(s) in the textbook.
2. Reviewing the lecture notes.
3. Doing assigned homework.
4. Preparing for the next class by reading section(s) to be covered at the next class session.
 
IX. Instructional Materials:
 
1. Required Books:   Elementary Statistics, Eighth Edition, by Mario F. Triola, Addison Wesley Longman, Inc.,       2001.
                                Minitab Manual, Eighth Edition, by Mario F. Triola, Addison Wesley Longman, Inc., 2001.

2. Recommended     Student Solutions Manual, Eighth Edition, by Milton Loyer, Addison Wesley
    Books:                 Longman, Inc., 2001.

3. Other Required    A new three pronged folder, pencils, eraser, ruler, 8 ½" x 11" (non-spiral) paper,
    Materials:             graph paper, computer disk, and a scientific calculator. (TI-83 strongly recommended)
 

X.      Methods of Evaluation:

 
A. Tests:   


Chapters 1, 2 & 3	100 points
Chapters 4 & 5	100 points
Chapters 6 & 7	100 points
Chapters 8, 9 & 10	150 points

 

Make-up tests are not available. All tests and quizzes must be taken when scheduled. If extreme extenuation circumstances (these must be appropriately verified) occur and cause one to miss a test, a make-up may be provided. However, this will be at the discretion of the instructor. All such make-ups will be taken during the last regularly scheduled class of the semester. Make-ups will be considerably more rigorous than the initial test. Under no circumstances will a make-up test be given if the student’s course average is "D" or "F", if the student has more than three (3) recorded absences or all assigned homework has not been completed. No more than one such test will be provided for an individual student. If a student has four or more absences for the semester, a grade of "0" will be recorded for each test missed and no make-ups will be provided.

Test 4 must be taken when scheduled.

Time constraints and the needs of a particular class may increase or decrease the number of tests given.


B.  Special Activities: Additional evaluative "Special Activities" may be utilized. Point value for each will be determined by the  instructor and will not exceed 50 points total. These can include quizzes in class, collaborative group work, social in-class  homework quizzes, computer/graphics calculators projects, take- home problem(s), and special problem sets.

C. Homework:      One (1) or two (2) extra credit points (total of 8 points per semester) can be earned each time homework is submitted. Points are determined as follows.
 

2:     All assigned homework is completed according to "Homework Standards" (see above) and submitted at the beginning of the class period   before corresponding test is distributed.
1:     75% or more of the assigned homework is competed according to "Homework Standards" and submitted at the beginning of the class period before the corresponding test is distributed.
0:     Homework is submitted late (anytime after the test has begun is "late") or is less than 75% complete.


D. Grades:            Based on a total of 500 (450) points, grades will be assigned as follows:
 

A: 465 (419) and above
B: 415-464 (374-418) inclusive
C: 350-414 (315-373) inclusive
D: 300-349 (270-314) inclusive
F:  299 (269) and below

Grading scale included Special Activities. If Special Activities carry fewer than 50 points, scale will be adjusted accordingly. Values in parenthesis are  based on a total of 450.
 

XI. Other Course Information:
 

1. Attend all class sessions. A missed class means gaps in your mathematics background and will inevitably cause problems.

Be on time for class. Students who arrive late will not be allowed to participate in any ongoing (graded) project-test, quiz, or special activity. A score of zero ("0") will be recorded for that activity.

Attend the entire class session. Arriving late, leaving periodically during the scheduled class time and/or leaving early are all recorded as "absent". One should not enroll in this class if part of all of it is scheduled  in conflict with another class or other  mandatory activity.

Do all assignments on a regular basis. Since mathematics is sequential in nature, each new section of material is dependent upon  mastery of preceding concepts.

Be prepared. Bring all required materials to each class session.

2. Contact a "study-buddy." If you must be absent, call a classmate (your "study-buddy") for relevant  information as to what was accomplished, what was assigned, whether a test is scheduled, etc. Arrange for  your "study-buddy" to request copies of classroom "hand-outs" for you. Obtain missed lecture notes from your "study-buddy." You are responsible for all announcements  made and work covered during any absence.

3. A grade if I (Incomplete) must be formally requested of the instructor by the student and may be granted only if (1) the student has missed no more than one test for the entire term, (2) the student’s average  is at least 70. The decision to grant the I  grade will be made by the instructor alone.

4. Use all available support services.

    Instructional Support Services – tutors and texts (Room 2400 DP).
    Audio-visual materials (Room 1615 DP).
    Peer study groups (Meet with fellow students outside of class to study together).
    Your instructor.

5. Food and drink are not allowed in the classroom.

6. 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.


THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES IN THIS SYLLABUS AND WILL NOTIFY STUDENTS ACCORDINGLY.

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