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Riverside City CollegeMath 12 #41181 –Statistics, Winter 2020MTSC 146-MTWTh: 06:00PM - 08:50PMInstructor: Jesús Maga?aEmail: Jesus.Magana@rccd.edu Websites.rcc.edu/maganaWelcome to Statistics: In this course, we will cover the following topics: A comprehensive study of measures of central tendency and variation, correlation and linear regression, probability, the normal distribution, the t-distribution, the chi-square distribution, estimation, testing of hypotheses, analysis of variance, and the application of statistical software to data, including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Applications using data from business, education, health science, life science, psychology, and the social sciences will be includedStudent Learning Outcome:According to the official course outline, the learning outcomes for this course are stated as follows:1. Distinguish among standard methods of collecting data and interpret data displayed in tables and graphically. 2. Calculate measures of central tendency and variation for continuous and discrete data sets. 3. Calculate and interpret probabilities for normal distributions. 4. Construct and interpret confidence intervals. 5. Formulate hypotheses from samples from one, two, or more populations; select the appropriate technique for testing the hypotheses; and interpret the results by using the traditional or the p-value method.Use CurricUNET at rcc.edu website to find the complete document.Prerequisite: Placement into Math 12 by the RCC.Registration: In order to be completely enrolled in this class, you must:Officially enrolled in Math 12 at RCCAttend the 2nd day of classText: Elementary Statistics, Bluman, 10th editionChapters cover: ch.1 - ch.12Note: A printed textbook is not required for the class. ConnectMath: 3L6WC-E9PQ4Students need use the computerized homework website ConnectMath to provide immediate feedback on the concepts under this course. Connectmath Access Code: The code can be purchased alone or bundled with a new textbook from the RCC bookstore. You may purchase access code with a credit card and access the textbook on the website directly by going to . This access code is required for this course in order to complete the assignments. You can also register for a free 14 days trial, but will be required to purchase access within 14 days. This way you can begin working on the assignments immediately.Calculator & Technology: You may use non-graphing calculators on exams and quizzes. You are trying to acquire proficiency about what type of statistics tool to use when working with data sets. Be ready to provide exact answers without the aid of a calculator. However, a calculator may be used during instruction and for checking work during homework assignments. You should be familiar with software such as Excel, minitab, geogebra, or graphing calculators for graphs on homework assignment.Important Note:If you have a documented disability requiring accommodation for this class, please see me and contact the office of Disability Resource Center and Services at 951-222-8060 on the Riverside City Campus.Grading: Attendance/participation 5% Homework: 10% Quizzes: 15% Data Analysis Project: 10% Exams: 30% Final exam: 30% Grading scale: 90-100%80-<90%70-<80%60-<70%Below 60%ABCDFClassroom Policies:Respect is fundamental. Respect includes not disrupting the class in any manner. Please turn off any electronic devices (including cell phones) before coming to class and put it away). Absolutely no eating, drinking, or smoking in class.Persons not enrolled in the course are not allowed to be in the class while the class is in process.I reserve the right to ask you to leave if your behavior becomes disruptive. Each student has a unique learning process, so respect each other as well. Sharing ideas through discussions is encouraged, however, at appropriate instances. Students are expected to participate and contribute to the classroom environment. Each student brings his/her unique mentality and personality into the classroom, and your input will be necessary. In learning any new skill, we all make mistakes. It is of utmost importance that you learn from your mistakes. It is like when you first ride a bike, it is probable that you will fall. Pick yourself right up, dust yourself off, and continue to ride. In mathematics, everyone will make mistakes. (Even top mathematicians make mistakes!) What is crucial is to do your best, continue to “ride,” continue to learn, and continue to grow.Attendance: It is extremely important that you attend every class session. Attendance not only includes your physical presence, but also your mental alertness. You need to be ready to answer when being called upon. Participation is definitely mandatory. An attendance roster will be distributed in every class meeting. You are responsible for indicating your presence with your signature. If you fail to sign the attendance roster, you are considered absent for the day. Leaving early or arriving late is disrespectful and disruptive. Arriving late or leaving early for more than 5 minutes will count as absence. Any student with two consecutive absences or three absences may be dropped from the course. Don’t assume that you will automatically be dropped. If you miss any lecture, you will be responsible for the material or any announcements(s) presented on that day.Data Analysis Project: More information is given in the website: Websites.rcc.edu/maganaInstructor’s right: The instructor has the right modify this syllabus. Any changes will be announced during a class session. Those students that are absent are responsible for any changed to the syllabus.READ YOUR TEXT! In this course there will be a lot of information packed into several chapters. For a comprehensive understanding, you must read your text and be able to follow through book examples as well. For your benefit, I strongly encourage you to at least skim each lesson before class. I guarantee it will make my lectures much more interesting and much more useful.Academic Honesty: Plagiarism is presenting someone else’s work as your own. Plagiarism/cheating will result in your forfeiting credit for the assignment that includes plagiarism and may result in your receiving an F for the course. I expect every student to do their own work. Any student handing in copied work (exams, quizzes and homework, etc.) taking credit for another’s work, ideas, or copying for the internet will receive no points for that assignment. This offense is very serious and may result in expulsion. Expectation of students to be successful in learning Statistics:Attend every class meeting, come on time and stay the whole time physically and plete every homework assignment in a manner that will contribute or lead to the learning and understanding of the material covered in class and on the plete each assignment immediately after the class on that topic.Participate in the classroom lectures and activities.Take notes during class and keep an organized notebook with notes, homework, etc..Ask questions in class when the material in unclear, or just to make sure you understand the material.Study at least 8-15 hours outside of class per week. Do not spend 8 hours on Sunday night to catch up! It is not likely that you can study for this class the last few days before an exam and hope to pass. You need to have a consistent daily routine that includes studying mathematics. Organize and participate in study groups outside of class.Convey a positive attitude. Failure to have a positive attitude may result in not learning mathematics and thus not passing the class.Turn your cell phone in silent modeHave fun……Help Policy:Students are allowed to discuss homework problems with each other, but are required to write up their solutions individually. NO help is allowed on quizzes or exams, and any instance of cheating will be reported. Take advantage of the Math Learning Center (MLC) in MLK 305/308, (appointment required). Study sessions in the MLC are also available during the week. Check with the MLC for the days and time. All the above services are FREE. Do not hesitate to come to email me if you have any questions or are experiencing any difficulties.Homework:You will be required to complete problems in each section on . Each assignment can be found on your ConnectMath Account. You will have 3 attempts for each question. If you didn’t get the correct answer after three attempts, you can click on the button that says “Similar Exercise”. This will generate a new version of the question which you can attempt again to get a correct answer. There are several options to get help while working on each exercise in these assignments. If you have trouble understanding how to complete a problem, try the Solve It, Guided Solution, Show Example, (s) and/or read the online textbook.Quizzes/Test:There will be four short quizzes throughout the semester. You will be notified a week in advance prior to a quiz to allow adequate time to prepare. There will be two midterms and a final cumulative exam. Some of the quizzes and exams will be done in connectmath. You will not be given extra time if you are late. No make-up on quizzes and exams. I will replace the lowest test score with the final exam score if it is greater.Final Exam:Final Exam is cumulative and mandatory is scheduled on: Thursday, February 13, 2020; 6:00-8:30pmContact information: Exchange contact information with at least two of your classmates so that you can exchange notes, assignment information, or other information you may need.Name_________________________________ phone# ( ) e-mail__________________________________________________________Name_________________________________ phone# ( ) e-mail__________________________________________________________Name_________________________________ phone# ( ) e-mail_________________________________________________________ ................
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