NU probability and statistics I

COURSE OUTLINE/EXPECTATIONS

Mrs. bull/2016-2017

Course Outline:

The purpose of this course in Statistics is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. This is a one semester Intro to Probability and Statistics course that is spread out over our academic school year. Students will be exposed to four broad conceptual themes:

  1. Exploring Data: Observing patterns and departures from patterns
  2. Planning a Study: Deciding what and how to measure
  3. Anticipating Patterns: Producing models using probability theory and simulation.
  4. Statistical Inference: Confirming models

Students successfully completing this course will receive a high school math credit, with the option of also obtaining 3 college credits through NiagaraUniversity’s NUSTEP program. Please visit find out more information. Registration for college credit is done online through that website, from Sept 1 – Sept 30. Cost for college credit is $65/credit hour plus a $20 registration fee. All information is available at I will also send an email with more information once I have your email address on the next sheet.

Grading policy:

  • Chapter tests - 50% of the quarter grade, with possible make-up tests if necessary.
  • Quizzes - 30%, with corrections allowed to raise the grade
  • Homework/class work – 10%/10%, assigned often and a very important part of the course
  • Please note that this grading policy is for high school credit only. NUSTEP has its only grading policy. More information will be sent home soon.

TI-83/84 Graphing Calculator:

THIS CALCULATOR IS AN ESSENTIAL PIECE OF EQUIPMENT FOR THIS COURSE. I HAVE SOME AVAILABLE FOR CLASS USE, BUT IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU PURCHASE ONE, OR BORROW ONE FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR, AND BRING IT WITH YOU TO CLASS EVERYDAY.

Textbook: Statistics: Unlocking the Power of Data

PARENTS: Please feel free to call or email me with any concerns you may have throughout the school year (478-4450 Ext. 5223) or . Email is probably your best mode of communication since I check that daily. You may keep this page and just return the next with email address and signature.

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