Math 1040: Introduction to Statistics
Spring Semester 2016
Instructor:Office:Hours:
email: Phone:Place:
Text: Statistics: Concepts and Controversies(8th edition) by Moore and Notz.
Required Supplies: TI-83 or TI-84 calculator
Final Exam: It is departmental policy to have final exams as stated in the Spring 2016 Class Schedule. The final exam for this class is See Final Exam Schedule. Failure to take the final exam will result in a grade of UW or E (based on last date of attendance) for the course regardless of other grades. It is school policy that no one will be permitted to take a final exam early.
Prerequisite: MATH 1010. Students who have not satisfied the prerequisites may be administratively withdrawn at any time.
Course Goals:
A student will be able to:
1. Understand, interpret and represent mathematical information using symbolic, visual, numerical and verbal conventions. This will be addressed through graphical methods of data representation.
2. Solve problems using numeric, algebraic, geometric and statistical methods. This will be addressed through calculating probabilities and confidence intervals
3. Use quantitative information in context, and determine reasonableness of results. This will be addressed through interpretation of hypothesis test results, the difference between statistical significance and practical significance, and comparisons between observational and experimental studies.
4. Use appropriate mathematical tools in problem solving (e.g. calculators, computers, measurement instruments and manipulatives). This will be addressed through instruction on the statistical capabilities of a TI-84 calculator and excel.
Homework: Teachers can use their own policy, but it will count for 10% of the student’s grade.
Exams and Final Exam: There will be four exams(worth 65% of the student’s grade) given in class and a comprehensive final exam (worth 25% of the student’s grade) given in class.
TentativeExam Dates:
Exam 1 –Friday, January 29 (Chapters 1-9)
Exam 2 – Friday, February 26(Chapters 10 - 16)
Exam 3 – Friday, March 25 (Chapters 17 - 20)
Exam 4 – Monday, April 18(Chapters 21 – 24)
Extra Credit: None. You need to be prepared to work hard from the start of the semester to obtain the grade you want in the class. No extra credit will be available at the end of the semester to improve your grade.
Course Grade: Your course grade is based on exam, and homeworkscores. An “I” (incomplete) grade is given only for extenuating circumstances for which there is verifiable written documentation and essentially all of the course work is completed. Your final grade for this course will be determined as followed:
Homework……………………...... 10%
Four tests……………………...... 65%
Final exam…………...... 25%
A92-100%
A-90-91%
B+88-89%
`B82-87%
B-80-81%
C+78-79%
C72-77%
C-70-71%
D+68-69%
D62-67%
D-60-61%
Fbelow 60%
Academic Responsibilities: As outlined by the Students Rights & Responsibilities, page 5
A. Each student is expected to take an active role in the learning process by meeting course requirements as specified in (the) written syllabi.
B. Cheating (ZERO TOLERANCE) will result in a failing grade and disciplinary action by the college. Cheating includes, but is not limited to: receiving or giving assistance on a quiz or exam that is not authorized by the instructor; using unauthorized notes while taking an exam, and preparing or copying other’s examination work.
Important Dates:
Jan. 19 – Last day to drop
Jan. 21 – Last day to add
Feb. 16 – Last day to withdraw
Apr. 25 – Final Exam, 9am to 10:50 am
Attention Students With Disabilities
Students who need accommodations because of a disability may contact the UVU Accessibility Services Department (ASD), located on the Orem Campus in LC 312. To schedule an appointment or to speak with a counselor, call the ASD office at 801-863-8747. Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals, r text 385-208-2677.
Essential Learning Outcome: This course is part of UVU's general education program and is intended to address the Essential Learning Outcome: Intellectual and Practical Skills Foundation.
Math 1040 homework assignments:
(note: Instructors can use their own judgement as to what problems to assign.)
ChapterProblems
11, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 17
21, 2, 3, 4, 7, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21
33, 5, 6, 11, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 30, 32
43, 4, 7, 12, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23
52, 3, 5, 6, 9, 11, 15, 18, 19, 21
63, 4, 5, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21
73, 5, 7, 11, 12, 19, 24, 27
83, 6, 9, 14, 15, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27
92, 4, 6, 7, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22
101, 5, 7, 8, 9, 13, 20, 24, 25
116, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 18
121, 2, 4, 7, 10, 20, 22, 25, 26, 27, 31, 32
131, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16, 17, 20, 21, 23, 29, 30
143, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 25, 26
155, 7, 9, 10, 13, 15, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 33, 36, 37
161, 2, 4, 5, 7, 11, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27
171, 2, 5, 6, 8, 11, 14, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26
181, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
191, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14 (5 repetitions), 19 (5 repetitions), 21 (5 repetitions)
202, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 23
212, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 16, 19, 23, 29, 30, 31, 33
221, 3, 5, 6, 11, 13, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 28, 30
231, 2, 5, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20
244, 5, 6, 9, 13, 16, 17
Tentative Daily Schedule – MATH 1040,spring 2016
DateSectionDateSection
Jan. 4Intro., 1Mar. 718
Jan. 61, 2Mar. 919
Jan. 83Mar. 1119, 20
Jan. 114Mar. 14Spring Break
Jan. 135Mar. 16Spring Break
Jan. 156Mar. 18Spring Break
Jan. 18no class, MLK dayMar. 2120
Jan. 207Mar. 23review
Jan. 228Mar. 25Test 3
Jan. 259Mar. 2821
Jan. 27reviewMar. 3021
Jan. 29Test 1Apr. 121
Feb. 110, 11Apr. 422
Feb. 311, 12Apr. 622
Feb. 512 Apr. 822
Feb. 813Apr. 1123, 24
Feb. 1013Apr. 1324
Feb. 1214Apr. 15review
Feb. 15no class, President’s DayApr. 18Test 4
Feb. 1714, 15Apr. 20review
Feb. 1915Apr. 22review
Feb. 2216Apr. 25Final Exam, 9 am to 10:50am
Feb. 24review
Feb. 26Test 2
Feb. 2917
Mar. 217
Mar. 418