MATH 130 - Online - Statistics

MATH 130 - Statistics

Fall 2008

Instructor:	Bob Secrist
Phone:	269-965-3931, extension 2335
Office Hours: Online:	By appointment. It is best to contact me via the course discussion board or email. I will respond to email within two working days.
Course Prerequisites:	(Grad Competencies: II.A,B) Prerequisite: ASSET Intermediate Algebra Assessment score of at least 48 or COMPASS algebra Assessment score of at least 71 or a "C" or better in Kellogg Community College MATH 121 or comparable course.
Textbook	Required: ELEMENTARY STATISTICS, A STEP BY STEP APPROACH, SIXTH EDITION by Bluman, McGraw Hill with MathZone access.
Online Course Features and Requirements	Number of tests: 4 of which 2 must be proctored. Required on campus sessions: None Special labs or practicum: None Number of assignments: There will be an assignment each day, five days per week. Estimated time per week: This is a 3 hour class requiring approximately 15 hours per week. Group interaction required: Almost every day, you will be posting solutions to problems and will evaluate other student postings. Scheduled activities or self paced: All learning is scheduled on a daily basis and the course is not self-paced. Requirements: Students must have access to the following: Equipment: You will need a computer that is able to access and interact with the Web. For best results, a Pentium or PowerMac with a 28.8 Kbps or faster modem and 64 MB or more of RAM should be considered the minimal system. Software: You will need an Internet browser version 5.4 or higher, either Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer. A word processor capable of saving and opening RTF (rich text format) documents is required (almost all popular word processing programs can do this). Internet connection: Home users need Internet access through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that offers a reliable, direct connection to the Internet. Other requirements: You will need a TI-83 Plus graphing calculator or a TI-84 Plus graphing calculator.
Course Site:	http://bb.kellogg.edu
Curriculum Statement:	This course will prepare you for a wide variety of disciplines including, but not limited to psychology, sociology, education, allied health science, mathematics, liberal arts, communications, and journalism.
Description	(Grad Competencies: II. A,B) Prerequisite: ASSET Intermediate Algebra Assessment score of at least 48 or COMPASS algebra Assessment score of at least 71 or a grade of "C" or better in MATH 121. A study of basic descriptive statistics, introduction to probability, probability distributions, sampling theory, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance and linear correlation and regression (48-0-48)
Course Goal	This course will prepare you for a wide variety of disciplines including, but not limited to, psychology, sociology, education, allied health science, mathematics, liberal arts, communications, and journalism.
Course Objectives	By the end of the semester, the learner will be able to: Calculate basic descriptive statistics. Know and calculate elementary probability. Know probability distributions and calculate associated probabilities. Know and use sampling theory. Be able to do hypotheses testing. Be able to do analysis of variance. Know and calculate correlation and linear regression.
Grading	Each unit will have a grading rubric outlining the points for each activity. POSTINGS/PARTICIPATION: Most postings and participation are worth 5 points. With no participation, most postings are worth 3 points. TESTS: Tests will be 50 to 100 points, depending on the length of the tests and the quantity of material being tested. FINAL EXAMINATION: The last test of the semester will be a comprehensive final exam worth 200 points.
Grading Scale	I calculate the semester grade by dividing the total points earned by the total points possible to obtain a percentage and, then, by using the following scale: 93%+ - 100% A 90%+ - 93% A- 87%+ - 90% B+ 83%+ - 87% B 80%+ - 83% B- 77%+ - 80% C+ 73%+ - 77% C 70%+ - 73% C- 67%+ - 70% D+ 63%+ - 67% D 60%+ - 63% D- to 60% F

Disclaimer	Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.
Computer Access at KCC	It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course work and communicate with other students. If there are problems with your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource Center. See KCC's web site for campus maps and lab times.
Online Submitting Materials	Students will be expected to use e-mail attachments and the blackboard site for this class to submit materials.
ADA Statement	Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.