Math 119 Math 119

ELEMENTARY STATISTICSELEMENTARY STATISTICS

Contact Information Contact Information

INSTRUCTOR: Olga Pilipets INSTRUCTOR: Olga Pilipets E-MAIL: OPilipet@sdccd.eduE-MAIL: OPilipet@sdccd.edu PHONE: 858/531- 8210 PHONE: 858/531- 8210 (please do not text)(please do not text) OFFICE: H-208OFFICE: H-208 OFFICE Hours: TBAOFFICE Hours: TBA MyMathLab Support: 1-800-677-6337MyMathLab Support: 1-800-677-6337

Why Study Statistics?Why Study Statistics?

““In our time, the ability to use and manipulate In our time, the ability to use and manipulate information has become the single most information has become the single most important element of success… Those who important element of success… Those who work by manipulating ideas and abstractions work by manipulating ideas and abstractions are the leaders and beneficiaries of our are the leaders and beneficiaries of our society.”society.”

R. Herrnstein, C. R. Herrnstein, C. MurrayMurray

Student learning outcomesStudent learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course a student will be able to:

 categorize data set and use appropriate methods to find, summarize, and visually display statistics about the data set. The student will also be able to interpret visual display of statistical data.take sample statistics and use appropriate procedures, methods, and tests to make inferences about the population.categorize probability problems and use appropriate theorems and formulas to solve them.use the appropriate technology to analyze statistical problems.interpret, communicate, and assess the validity of statistical processes and conclusions.

REQUIRED MATERIALS REQUIRED MATERIALS

MyMathLab Access code You will be accessing your homework, quizzes, PowerPoint presentations,

and other course materials online through the use of MyMathLab. Once you establish an online account, you will have access to the electronic version of the book and StatCrunch – statistical application which eliminates the need for a calculator. You can buy MyMathLab access code by going to www.MyMathLab.com and selecting “Register” option.

You will be asked for a COURSE ID:

OPTIONAL MATERIALS OPTIONAL MATERIALS Text: Text: Essentials of Statistics, 4/E by Mario F. Essentials of Statistics, 4/E by Mario F.

Triola Triola Access Code - Access Code - comes with your textbook and is comes with your textbook and is

needed to access ALL course material. The code needed to access ALL course material. The code is valid for one yearis valid for one year

Calculator: Calculator: You will need a scientific calculator You will need a scientific calculator for this class. for this class. Students may not share calculators Students may not share calculators during exams. Cell phones and other electronic during exams. Cell phones and other electronic devices are not allowed during exam.devices are not allowed during exam.

Calculators are available for rent at Calculators are available for rent at RentCalculators.org. Price range $9 - $16 per RentCalculators.org. Price range $9 - $16 per month. Use discount code month. Use discount code SDMC92111SDMC92111 for a $5 for a $5 first time discount.first time discount.

Expectations of StudentsExpectations of Students

You must be a self-motivated, self-directed student who avoids procrastination and can effectively pace your own learning.

You must establish a daily routine for working on all assigned materials. Assignments are intended to help you stay on task as well as prepare you for exams.

At all times a student’s conduct and language is expected to be respectful of others.

COURSE WORKCOURSE WORK

This course requires This course requires at least 9at least 9 hours per week hours per week of your time, so plan ahead. Some students of your time, so plan ahead. Some students may have to put in more time to be successful may have to put in more time to be successful in this class.in this class.

Seek additional help if needed.Seek additional help if needed. Free tutoring is available on campus. Tutoring Free tutoring is available on campus. Tutoring

center is located in room I-207M*center is located in room I-207M*

*Refer to syllabus for more information.*Refer to syllabus for more information.

GRADING STANDARDSGRADING STANDARDS

Grades will be earned based on a standard scale:Grades will be earned based on a standard scale: A…. 90-100%, B ….80-89%, C ….70-79%, D ….60-69%, F ...00-59%A…. 90-100%, B ….80-89%, C ….70-79%, D ….60-69%, F ...00-59%

The weights assigned to the different sections of the course will be:The weights assigned to the different sections of the course will be:

4 on-line Exams4 on-line Exams worth worth 40%40%

Chapter QuizzesChapter Quizzes worth worth 10%10%

HomeworkHomework worth 20%worth 20% Final Exam (cumulative)Final Exam (cumulative) worth 30%worth 30% TOTALTOTAL 100% 100%

TESTSTESTS

You will complete 4 You will complete 4 Exams Exams on-lineon-line See the tentative schedule for test dates.See the tentative schedule for test dates. No exams will be droppedNo exams will be dropped.. All work should be your own. Any form ofAll work should be your own. Any form of cheating cheating

will result in an “F” and a referral to the Deanwill result in an “F” and a referral to the Dean for for further action. further action.

**refer to the syllabus for the definition of “Cheating”refer to the syllabus for the definition of “Cheating”

HOMEWORKHOMEWORK

The purpose of homework is to The purpose of homework is to keep you on taskkeep you on task and and to to prepare you for examsprepare you for exams through daily practice. through daily practice.

You may You may get free helpget free help by calling the tutoring center by calling the tutoring center within MyMathLab 1-800-677-6337. within MyMathLab 1-800-677-6337. PLAN AHEAD PLAN AHEAD and submit your homework a day before it is due to and submit your homework a day before it is due to avoid problems.avoid problems.

The computer program gives specific instructions on The computer program gives specific instructions on how the answer is to be enteredhow the answer is to be entered. When entering . When entering special characters or fractions is required, use special characters or fractions is required, use templates that you will see on your screen. templates that you will see on your screen.

ATTENDANCEATTENDANCE

Attendance is taken by submitted assignments.Attendance is taken by submitted assignments. More More than two missed assignments are considered than two missed assignments are considered excessive absences.excessive absences.

It is the student’s responsibility to drop all classes in It is the student’s responsibility to drop all classes in which he/she is no longer participating.which he/she is no longer participating.

It is the Instructor’s discretion to withdraw a student It is the Instructor’s discretion to withdraw a student after the add/drop deadline.after the add/drop deadline.

Student who remain enrolled in a class beyond the Student who remain enrolled in a class beyond the published withdrawal deadline, as stated in the class published withdrawal deadline, as stated in the class schedule, will receive an evaluative letter grade in schedule, will receive an evaluative letter grade in this class.this class.

EXTRA CREDITEXTRA CREDIT

I will assign I will assign Bonus quizzes Bonus quizzes before each exam. before each exam. This is your only opportunity to earn extra This is your only opportunity to earn extra credit points in this class. credit points in this class. Don’t miss it!Don’t miss it!

Extra points will be added at the end of the Extra points will be added at the end of the classclass

*Refer to syllabus for more information *Refer to syllabus for more information

CommunicationCommunication

General questions that would normally be asked in a classroom environment along with homework questions are to be placed on the discussion board.

You may e-mail me to discuss personal issues or comments that you do not want others to see.

When e-mailing me, please, write Math 119 and your name in the subject line

If you need an immediate answer to your question, please, do not hesitate to call me.

STUDENTS with DISABILITIESSTUDENTS with DISABILITIES

Students with disabilities who may need accommodations shouldStudents with disabilities who may need accommodations should

notify the instructor notify the instructor within the first two weeks within the first two weeks of classof class so that reasonable accommodations so that reasonable accommodations may be implemented as soon as possible. may be implemented as soon as possible.