This is an introductory course designed for students in the
behavioral, biological, and social sciences. The description of
sample data, probability and probability distributions, sampling
and estimation, testing hypotheses, correlation and regression,
introduction to the analysis of variance.
Some goals of this course:
Be able to interpret statistics encountered in everyday life
and in the student's major.
Improve critical thinking skills.
Be able to understand and explain statistical theory and
methodology covered in this course (NOT just do the
computations).
Be able to carry out the computations, algebra, and
mathematical reasoning in the areas of statistics covered in the
course.
Fall 2016 Exam Week Office Hours:
Tuesday
9:30 am to 11:00 am DBH 278
Wednesday 12:30 pm to 2:30
pm DBH 278
Thursday 12:30 pm to 2:30
pm Naraghi 375
Friday
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Naraghi 375
and by Appointment (email: mmartin@cs.csustan.edu)
Textbook is Statistics: Principles and Methods,
7th Edition, by Johnson and Bhattacharyya or Custom
edition available in the bookstore
Prerequisite: Math 0106,
0107 or 0110, or a passing score on the ELM test, or equivalent.
Corequisite: Math 1600,
Section 6.
Instructor: Dr. Melanie MartinOffice: Demergasso-Bava
Hall 278 and Naraghi 375
Email: mmartin@cs.csustan.eduOffice Phone: (209) 667-3787 and (209) 667-3269
Web
Page:
www.cs.csustan.edu/~mmartin
Office Hours:
Monday
2-3 pm in DBH 278
Tuesday 4-5 pm in Naraghi 375
Wednesday 2-3:30 pm in DBH 278
Thursday 1-3 pm in Naraghi 375
and by appointment.
Best way to contact Dr. Martin:
Email
mmartin@cs.csustan.edu Please put "Math 1600" in the subject
line of the email.
Warning: I reserve the right to make changes to the
syllabus at any time during the term by announcing them in class
and on my web page.
Grading: Grades will be based
mainly upon two midterm exams, a comprehensive final exam, multiple
homework assignments, lab assignments and multiple quizzes. A
plus and minus grading scale will be used to assign final
grades. The final grade weighting of student work is estimated
in the table below.
Exams and Quizzes: There will be two midterm exams and a comprehensive
final, all will be in class, closed book. There may be at
quizzes most weeks, quiz dates may or may not be announced in
advance. If you know in advance that you might miss a quiz or
exam, you must discuss this with me well in advance.No make-up quizzes or exams will be
given unless you have a verifiable emergency.I do not give early exams to
accommodate vacation schedules, so please make your holiday
travel plans accordingly.I reserve
the right to refuse make-up requests.
Homework:
Regular homework is expected and is a regular part of any math
course. Homework will be a combination of web-based through
WileyPlus and written homework turned in at the start of
class on the date it is due. Homework must be stapled and
should have your name, the course and section number clearly
visible. No late homework will be accepted. To access WileyPlus and create your account
go to: www.wileyplus.com/class/533601
Participation: Warrior Passport - participation grading
information is here.
Academic Honesty: The work you do for this course will be
your own, unless otherwise specified. You are not to submit other
people's work and represent it as your own. I consider academic
honesty to be at the core of the University's activities in
education and research. Academic honesty is expected at all times
in this course. Cheating is an attack on the efforts of myself and
fellow students and, above all, on the cheater's integrity. Those
caught cheating will be dealt with to the full extent allowed
under University policy.
Cell Phone Policy: During class time, your cell phone is to
be turned off and out of sight. Any use of a cell phone during class
will result in confiscation of the phone until that day's class has
ended or your removal from the class for that day. If you attempt to
use your cell phone or leave it on during an exam, you will be
considered to have finished your test, and I will collect your exam
at that time. Exceptions may be made only if you discuss your
situation with me prior to the start of that day's class, in this
case, your cell phone must be set to vibrate/silence.
University Recording Policy: Audio or video recording (or any
other form of recording) of classes is not permitted unless
expressly allowed by the faculty member as indicated in the course
syllabus or as a special accommodation for students who are
currently registered with the Disability Resource Services Program
and are approved for this accommodation. Recordings allowed as
special accommodations are for the personal use of the DRS-approved
student, and may only be distributed to other persons who have been
approved by the DRS program. Faculty may require the student sign an
Audio/Video Recording Agreement, which they may keep for their
records.
University Disability Services:CSU Stanislaus respects all forms of diversity.
By university commitment and by law, students with
disabilities are entitled to participate in academic activities and
to be tested in a manner that accurately assesses their knowledge
and skills. They also may qualify for reasonable accommodations that
ensure equal access to lectures, labs, films, and other
class-related activities. Please see the instructor if
you need accommodations for a registered disability. Students
can contact the Disability Resource Services office for additional
information. The Disability Resource Services website can be
accessed at http://www.csustan.edu/DRS/
Phone: (209) 667-3159
Some thoughts on studying
statistics: Most students find this course challenging (and
rewarding if they put in the effort required to be successful). You
should expect to come to class and labs, and to spend several hours
a week outside of class on homework. In my experience, students who
are able to put in sufficient time on a consistent basis throughout
the semester and seek help when needed pass this course. You may
want to start forming study groups, finding a tutor, or making sure
you can come to office hours early in the semester, so you can stay
even or ahead of the course pace.
Important dates:
(See Schedule of
Courses or Academic Calendar)
Last day to add a class
September 6;
Last day to drop a class:
September 21;
Last day to change grade
options (CR/NC) without instructor signature:
September 21;
No classes:
September 5, October 12,
November 11, November 24-25, December 13.