Cincinnati Christian University Foster School of Biblical Studies, Arts & Sciences Fall 2013 Syllabus for MATH 240 Statistics (3 semester credit hours)
Meeting Time: Monday Evenings (6:30 – 9:10 pm)
Instructor and Contact Information: Tom Flischel Work Phone: (513) 243-5521 Home Phone: (513) 741-8252 email: [email protected]
Course Description: A study in the application of statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis in psychological research and business decision-making. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, probability distributions, sampling, and interval estimation. Common statistical software will be used to analyze and interpret data.
Course Objectives: At the end of this course the student will be able to: Define statistical terms and describe their meaning Summarize data through statistical terms and graphical illustrations Compute uncertainty through statistical distributions Interpret the general results of Hypothesis Tests and Correlation/Regression Understand general terminology utilized in statistical research papers
Course Agenda: (subject to change) Week 1 (8/26) Chapter 1 (Data Collection) Week 2 (9/9) Chapter 2 (Organizing and Summarizing Data) Week 3 (9/16) Chapter 3 (Numerically Summarizing Data) Week 4 (9/23) Chapter 4 (Describing the Relation between Two Variables) Week 5 (9/30) Chapter 5 (Probability) Week 6 (10/7) Chapter 6 (Discrete Probability Distributions) Week 7 (10/14) Review for Mid-Term Exam Week 8 (10/21) Mid-Term Exam Week 9 (11/28) Chapter 7 (Normal Probability Distribution) Week 10 (11/4) Chapter 8 (Sampling Distributions) Week 11 (11/11) Chapter 9 (Estimating the Value of a Parameter Using Confidence Intervals) Week 12 (11/18) Chapter 10 (Hypothesis Tests Regarding a Parameter) Week 13 (12/2) Chapter 11 (Inference on Two Samples), Companion CD (One-Way Analysis of Variance) Week 14 (12/9) Review for Final Exam Week 15 (12/16) Final Exam
Page 1 of 3 Assignments: Reading assignments from the textbook will familiarize students with topics prior to classroom instruction. Homework problems are designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of concepts discussed in the class. Assignments will be due the next day of class. No late work will be accepted without an approved excuse.
Textbook and Materials: Fundamentals of Statistics, Fourth Edition by Michael Sullivan, III (with companion CD) Basic Function Calculator (including square root function)
Grading Policy: Grades will be based upon two examinations (30% each), homework assignments (30%), and reading assignments/class participation (10%).
Instructor reserves the right to alter the grading formula to more adequately reflect an individual student’s learning. This will be done to improve the student’s grade, not to penalize the student.
Classroom Structure: Class periods will consist of a formal teaching time with periodic hands-on examples to illustrate the instruction. Class participation is extremely important to make sure any questions are answered and to make the class as interesting as possible.
Tips for Success in the Class: This class meets once a week and builds upon information from prior weeks. It is imperative to attend every class, keep up with assignments, and proactively ask questions.
Attendance and Integrity Policies: CCU policies regarding attendance and academic integrity will be followed.
Students who require academic accommodations due to any documented physical, psychological, or learning disability should request assistance from the Academic Support Director, Marie Reeves, within the first two weeks of class. The Academic Support Office is located in the lower level of the Worship and Ministry Building (room 153). You may also contact the office by phone (244-8420).
Page 2 of 3 Instructor reserves the right to change or amend any part of this course plan as deemed necessary.
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