This course meets the Liberal Education Goal Area 4 requirement. Other courses which meet this requirement include STAT 103, 219, and 239 and MATH 106, 112, 113, 115, 201, 211, 221 and 222. MATH 103 is an appropriate class for many majors. However, students majoring in business, elementary education, special education, child and family studies, most sciences, engineering, computer science, mathematics, and statistics as well as many pre-professional programs need to take a different math course. Students with those majors should not be enrolled in MATH 103. MATH 103 will not prepare students for college algebra, precalculus, or calculus. Students may enroll in this class upon earning a satisfactory score on a mathematics placement test, a grade of C- or better in MATH 070, or concurrent enrollment in MATH 063.
Identify appropriate sampling methods.
Generate and interpret basic descriptive statistics.
Apply basic probability rules.
Perform and correctly interpret a variety of statistical inferences for the mean, proportion, and variance.
Perform and correctly interpret the chi-square goodness of fit and independence tests.
Perform and correctly interpret one and two-way ANOVA.
Analyze and use linear regression and correlation.
Use a statistical software package to apply these statistical techniques.
Students should become critical consumers of statistically-based results reported in popular media, recognizing whether reported results reasonably follow from the study and analysis conducted.
Students should be able to recognize questions for which the investigative process in statistics would be useful and should be able to answer questions using the investigative process.
Students should be able to produce graphical displays and numerical summaries and interpret what graphs do and do not reveal.
Students should recognize and be able to explain the central role of variability in the field of statistics.
Students should recognize and be able to explain the central role of randomness in designing studies and drawing conclusions.
Students should gain experience with how statistical models are used.
Students should demonstrate an understanding of the basic ideas of statistical inference, both hypothesis tests and interval estimation.
Students should be able to interpret and draw conclusions from standard output from statistical software packages.
Students should demonstrate an awareness of ethical issues associated with sound statistical practice.
(Based on https://www.amstat.org/docs/default-source/amstat-documents/gaisecollege_full.pdf)
E-Mail: szhang@stcloudstate.edu Office: ECC 240
This class operates asynchronously, implying that students are expected to adhere to the guidelines provided in the “Announcement” section on D2L. In order to facilitate your learning experience, relevant links have been established, including access to this syllabus, course lecture notes, and potentially other supplementary materials.
For additional support, the instructor will be available in-office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. Additionally, students have the option to seek assistance from the instructor via Zoom using the following link: https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/96907848410 (Passcode: 3.14). Whenever assistance is required, it is recommended that students schedule an appointment with the instructor by sending an email. The instructor’s availability is flexible to accommodate various time slots.
Descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, design and sampling methods, one and two sample inferences for means and proportions. Introduction to chi-square tests and one-way ANOVA. Use of statistical software.
The assessment breakdown for this course comprises a single midterm exam (100 points), three individual projects (each worth 50 points), and a concluding final exam (150 points).
The grading scale is as follows:
A = 90% B = 80% C = 70% D = 60% F = below 60%
Makeup Policy: Makeup opportunities will not be provided for any assignments or assessments, unless valid and legitimate reasons are presented.
Incorporating AI: The integration of AI to enhance learning within this course is encouraged. It is important to transparently outline your utilization of AI tools. It is imperative that your work genuinely reflects your effort and understanding. Delve into discerning when the use of AI is appropriate versus when it might serve as a shortcut. Don’t hesitate to engage in discussions with both your peers and myself. Given that AI’s impact on society is continually evolving, part of your educational journey is to expand your comprehension of potential innovations, rather than being bound by the past. Moreover, please consult the Academic Integrity policies that are applicable to all courses within our institution. If there’s any uncertainty regarding how Academic Integrity intersects with the use of AI in this course, please seek my guidance. (Excerpt sourced from SCSU)
For further insight, refer to the SCSU guidelines concerning AI utilization: SCSU AI Guidelines https://services.stcloudstate.edu/TDClient/1919/Portal/KB/?CategoryID=24236
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It is advised to prepare for the required assignments at least 24 hours prior to their respective due times.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to the instructor with any queries you may have; your questions are welcome.
Utilize our tutoring service available at: https://www.stcloudstate.edu/cose/resources/tutoring/iself-332.aspx. Additionally, you are entitled to 15 hours of free service on tutor.com, accessible via the “Resources” section after logging into D2L.
Remember, thinking is a demanding process, yet engaging in critical thinking requires even more effort.
Instances of academic integrity violations, in any form, by a student warrant potential disciplinary measures from the instructor, college, or university. It’s important to note that I uphold a strict stance against cheating, and any breach of academic integrity will incur significant penalties. Should you require clarification on the parameters of academic misconduct, please feel free to reach out to me without hesitation.
Refer to https://www.lock5stat.com/. The third edition is recommended but not required. We will cover the the following Chapters (suggested paces are in parentheses):
| CourseWork | Topics | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Project #1 | Descriptive Statistics | 9/29/2023 |
| Midterm Exam | Descriptive Statistics & Confidence Intervals | 10/12/2023 |
| Project #2 | Hypotheses Testing | On D2L |
| Project #3 | Regression | On D2L |
| Final Exam | All Chapters | On D2L |
| Note: | ||
| Final Exam Date: On D2L |