Syllabus: Math 244 Statistics II
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Math 244 |
course | Math 244-02, 4 credit hours |
| time | TTh 1:00-2:50 pm Streeter Hall 134 | |
| prerequisite | Required: Pass Math 243 Statistics I with a grade of C or better. Recommended: Pass RD 90 or 95 |
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| description | Methods for conducting inference about populations from samples, together with critical analysis about the inference process. | |
Course Necessities |
text/online hw | See the handout outlining your options. |
| Excel | The course makes frequent use of Microsoft Excel 2010. This version of Excel is available in all CCC computer labs. Students will submit four Excel-based assignments (www.brucesimmons.com/excel244.html). All assignments can be done using other spreadsheet software. See the handout outlining your software options. Ask me if you have any questions about your version of Excel. |
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| calculator | A graphing calculator with advanced statistical features is required; the TI-83, TI-84, and TI-89 models are all fine. | |
| online homework | See the handout outlining your options. If you use Aplia (http://www.aplia.com/), enroll in the course using the course key HFCM-Q3AQ-D6CK. You have until Sunday, January 29 to pay using your access code. Until then, you can use Aplia for free. Click here for Aplia registration help. If you use WebAssign (http://webassign.net/), enroll in the course using the class key clackamas.cc.or 2938 7456. You have until Monday, January 23 to pay using your access code. Until then, you can use WebAssign for free. Click here WebAssign registration help. |
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| other technology | Students need a valid email address. A portable storage device (such as a flash drive) is recommended. | |
Instructor Bruce Simmons |
office | Streeter 111 |
| bruces@clackamas.edu | ||
| website | http://www.brucesimmons.com | |
| office phone | 503-594-3332 | |
| office hours | MW 1-2:50pm, TTh 11am-noon, or by appointment |
Attendance
Students should plan on attending every class, on time. Almost every class we will cover material that goes beyond the scope of the textbook, so don't assume you can simply read the book to keep up. If you must miss a day, you are responsible for any and all material missed. Be sure to check www.brucesimmons.com for any documents used in class.
Online Homework
Online homework emphasizes basic skills and concepts. Do these problems before moving on to the Problem Sets and Excel Assignments. Most of the online homework problems are adapted from textbook examples and exercises.
Excel Assignments (EA) and Problem Sets (PS)
There are eight assignments in this category. Five are Excel Assignments (EA) which you will submit via email. Three are Problem Sets (PS) which you will work on paper. Your lowest score from these eight assignments will be dropped.
Project
A term project will be assigned for this course. More details on the project can be found from a separate handout.
Tests and Exam
There are two unit tests and a final exam. On the tests you may use one side of a regular 8 1/2 by 11 sheet of paper as a cheat sheet (hand-written, no photocopies). On the final you may use two sides. You will need a calculator for the tests and the exam.
Course Grade
Your grade for the course will
be determined by the number of points you earn through Online Homework, PS and EA work,
tests, project, and the final exam as shown in the table below.
| Component | Points |
| Online Homework | 100 |
| Average of PS and EA grades (lowest score dropped) | 100 |
| Test 1 | 100 |
| Test 2 | 100 |
| Project | 100 |
| Final Exam | 150 |
| Total | 650 |
At the end of the course I will add up all the points you earned
and divide the number of possible points. Your resulting percentage, rounded to the nearest percent, will correspond to a letter grade: 90% or higher for an A, 80%
for a B, 70% for a C, 60% for a D, and less than 60% results in
an F. Report cards are no longer mailed out; your final course
grade will be available via myClackamas,
usually within a couple of days after taking the final.
Please also note: Withdrawal from the class is the responsibility of the student. A grade of “I” (incomplete) will be given only if 75% of the work for the course has been completed with a grade of “C” or better, and by prior, individual arrangement with the instructor. An “audit” grade (“X”) implies attendance and participation and must be arranged with the instructor.
It is my intent that we stick to these grading criteria and follow the schedule outlined on the course calendar (see brucesimmons.com), but I reserve the right to make changes, after soliciting students' input, as I see fit.
Other info
Special Needs If you are a student with a disability and you believe that your opportunities to be successful in this class are affected by that disability, please contact any of the following people:
Betsy Pacheco, Coordinator CC150 503-594-3181 betsyp@clackamas.edu
Rose Lefebvre, Accommodations Specialist CC150 503-594-6357 rosel@clackamas.edu
Renee Boeckman, Accommodations Specialist CC149 503-594-3307 reneeb@clackamas.edu
Math Lab The Math Lab is an excellent resource.
Student tutors are available (for FREE!) and no appointment is
necessary. The Math Lab is located in Streeter 137.
Late Work In general, late work is not accepted.
But if you know you are going to miss class, please check with
me beforehand to
discuss the possibility of making up the work you will be missing.
Academic Integrity Don't cheat.
Objectives & student learning outcomes See http://math.clackamas.edu/math/outlines/math244.htm.