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Spring 2020 Math 227 Statistics, 4.0 Units.

Section 18790 Lecture MW 7:00 pm - 8:25 pm Location: CMS 222 Section 18791 Lab MW 8:35 pm - 9:30 pm Location: CMS 222

Instructor Information:

Instructor: Ades, Ralph (Randy) Phone: (818) 364-4900

Website: (Course ID: ades94311) Email: adesrl@lamission.edu

Office Hours: MW 5:00pm -6:00pm Office: CMS #121

Required Courseware with eText and Statistical Software:

Math 227 MyLab Statistics MMND with eText for Fundamentals of Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data for Los Angeles Mission College (by Michael Sullivan III, 5th edition) – Custom Online Access ISBN 0136468977

All students need to purchase the online access code since all learning resources and assignments are provided in MyStatLab. (Physical textbook is optional.)

Students can purchase the access code online within MyStatLab course or at the LAMC bookstore. (Do not purchase the Access code from other website including and other bookstores since it is the custom access code only for LAMC Math 227, 227S, 227A, and 227B.)

We will use StatCrunch which is embedded in MyStatLab for our web-based statistical software.

Supplementary Material (Recommended):

Students may purchase the step-by-step instructions to the MyStatLab Tech Demo solutions at the college bookstore at a minimal cost.

Prerequisite/Placement Information:

Prerequisite: MATH 123C or MATH 125 or MATH 134 or MATH 137 or Placement

|Placement Information: To take this course you need a high school (HS) GPA of at least 3.0 OR a HS GPA of at least 2.6 and have enrolled in HS |

|Precalculus OR a HS GPA less than 2.6 and have enrolled in HS Calculus. |

Important Class Dates:

Last day to enroll with a permission number: 02/23/2020

Last day to drop this class without a “W”: 02/23/2020*

|Last day to drop with a “W” (By Internet Only): 05/10/2020 | |

Final Exam: Monday, 06/08/2020, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

*PLEASE NOTE: A “W” will appear on your transcript record after this date. REMINDER: Course repetition is regulated by state guidelines, limiting students to a maximum of three (3) enrollments in a course, to include both substandard grades and withdrawals, unless otherwise specified in the course description.

Course Description:

Math 227 is an introduction to probability, measures of central tendency and dispersion, descriptive and inferential statistics, sampling, estimation, and hypothesis testing. Analysis of variance, chi-square and student t-distributions, linear correlation, and regression analysis are also presented as topics.

Course Organization:

Math 227 is not a traditional lecture-based class. StatCrunch, a statistical software, is used intensively in lectures, online built-in assignments, project, and assessments. In order to pass Math 227, students must attend both the class lecture and the lab per class meeting. During the lab hours, students will work on the hands-on lab activities related to the projects and complete the technology demo assignments in the computer lab. The instructor is available to handle individual questions, offer mini-lectures, and establish some collaborative learning environment. The course will follow the tentative timeline (on the last page) as closely as possible.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Use probability concepts to solve problems and interpret their results.

2. Demonstrate proficiency in descriptive statistics and inferential analyses to draw conclusions about

a population.

Attendance:

Students are expected to attend all class meetings. Unexcused absences of three meetings may result in excluding students from class. Students themselves are responsible for dropping a class they no longer attend.

The procedures for dropping classes are detailed on page 48 of the 2019-2020 Los Angeles Mission College Catalog. 

Withdrawals:

If you stop attending the class (or wish to drop a class), you must drop the class yourself – officially – on or before 05/10/2020. Failure to do so may result in a grade of “F” in the class. A new state policy in effect as of 2012 limits students to three attempts per course. Receiving a grade or a "W" for a course counts as an attempt, regardless of when the course was taken. Withdrawal by the deadline to avoid a "W" will not count as an attempt. For spring 2020, the deadline to avoid a “W” is 02/23/2020.

ONLINE Assignments and Quizzes through MyStatLab:

• Students need to have easy access to a computer with Internet access and a working email address. Students enrolled in Math 227 are required to purchase access to MyStatLab, an online courseware, and enroll in the section with course ID: ades94311. Online homework and technology assignments and quizzes will be assigned online through this system. Assistance in registering/purchasing the access code will be available the first day of class.

• Students should work on their homework as each section is completed in class. Students are expected to finish their online assignments by the stated due date shown online. A 25% deduction per day will be implemented for late submission for homework questions scored after the due date. Since MyStatLab does not grade each step of a student's work, it is important that students write down their solving steps clearly on a notebook in order to identify mistakes made.

• Students can take an online quiz with multiple attempts before the due date. No extensions will be granted for online quizzes. Instructor may require students to turn in all written work per quiz to support answers submitted through MyStatLab. Points may be deducted if work was not shown in a clear and organized manner and labeled neatly for each problem. The lowest quiz score will be dropped.

Projects during the Lab:

• Students will work on the projects with real world applications during the lab. Projects will require students to use data and statistical techniques learned in the class to make important decisions. More details will be communicated later.

Exams:

• There will be four classroom exams. There will be no make-up examinations and any missed exam will receive a grade of 0.

• A comprehensive common final exam will be given on Monday, 6/8/2020. The final exam will be given through MyStatLab, and computations and analysis will be done using StatCrunch. No make-up final will be allowed, and all students must take the final exam in order to pass the class. If the final exam score is higher than the lowest score of the classroom exams, it will be used to replace the lowest exam score.

• All exams will be based on examples worked in class, assigned homework and quizzes, and computer lab materials. All work must be shown in a logical manner with easy to follow steps to support any written responses for credits. A stand-alone scientific calculator and formula sheets provided by the publisher are allowed on exams.

Grading:

Percentage Distribution Assigned Grade

Homework & Quizzes 15% 90 - 100% A

Projects 15% 80 - 89% B

Four Exams 45% 70 - 79% C

Final 25% 60 - 69% D below 60% F

For borderline cases, attendance, participation, and level of improvement on the final are considered.

Tools:

A scientific calculator with statistical functions is required. Cell phones, and other forms of hand-held computers are not allowed during in-class assessment, unless permission is given by the instructor for specific tests or assignments.

Cheating:

Any form of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. If caught, you will be given a zero for that exam or quiz. The event will be reported to the Math Department Chair who will forward the report to the VP of student services for disciplinary action which may include suspension or expulsion.

Student Conduct:

Students are expected to adhere to all school policies, and to abide by the standards of student conduct as described in the 2019-2020 Los Angeles Mission College Catalog on page 52 to 54. Any infringement upon the rights of other students in the class, such as talking or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.

Class comportment:

• All students are expected to arrive on time. Late arrivals are disruptive to both the instructor and students. Once seated, do not leave the room until dismissed. Such comings and goings are also disruptive.

• Cell phone must be on silent mode and kept out of sight while in class. Cell phone ringing and text messaging create distractions.

• Students are encouraged to ask questions and make comments on the lecture material. This should be done in a courteous manner by raising one’s hand and being recognized. Side conversations between students that disrupt the flow of the lecture will not be tolerated.

• Students are responsible for managing their academic workload. Should a student decide to stop attending class it is their responsibility to drop the class. All students appearing on the grade roster will receive a grade regardless of whether they are attending classes or not.

Tutoring and Support:

• Topic -specific supports are available through (noncredit) Academic Preparation 027CE Statistics Skills and Preparation I and Academic Preparation 028CE Statistics Skills and Preparation II. Students are highly encouraged to attend these sessions for their successful completion of Math 227.

• Free math tutoring is available in the Math Center () located in CMS 121: Monday thru Thursday 11:00 am-7:00 pm and

in the LRC Math Lab (): Monday thru Thursday 9:00 am-6:00 pm and Friday 10:00 am-4:00 pm.

Accommodations for DSPS students:

LAMC students with verified disabilities who are requesting academic accommodations should use the following procedure:

Step 1: Obtain documentation of your disability from a licensed professional. You may contact DSPS to request a Disability Verification Form.

Step 2: Make an appointment to meet with a DSPS Specialist to review your documentation and discuss reasonable accommodations. To schedule a meeting, please call DSPS at (818)364-7732.

Step 3: Bring your disability documentation to your DSPS appointment. The DSPS office is located in room 1018 of the Instructional Building.

Step 4: Each semester, reach written accommodation agreement with the DSPS Specialist and your instructor.

To be most effective, students should complete this process by the end of the 3rd week of the semester. Tests with required accommodations must be taken at the DSPS office.

Study the textbook:

The textbook provides a reasonable level of mathematical rigor and many exercises are quite reveling. I strongly encourage you to read/study the text carefully. The lectures are designed as a supplement to and not an alternative for the textbook. Students are expected to master all topics in the textbook unless otherwise indicated.

• Management of Stress and Mental Health:

If you, or someone you know is in distress due the pressure of succeeding in school and contending with work, financial issues, relationships, managing time effectively, getting enough sleep, etc., please visit the Student Health Center (SHC), which offers a broad range of confidential student services including counseling and mental health services. The SHC is located in the Campus Services building between the President's Office and the Business Office. The SHC webpage is lamission.edu/healthcenter and the phone number is 818-362-6182. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is 800-273-8255.

•     Bookstore: For hours of operation, book availability, buybacks, and other information call (818) 364-7798 or 364-7768 or visit

•     Counseling Department: For appointments and information call (818) 364-7655 or visit

•     Disabled Students Programs and Services: For appointments and information call (818) 364-7732 or visit

•     Extended Opportunity Programs and Services: For appointments and information call (818) 364-7645 or visit

•     Financial Aid: For information and applications call (818) 364-7648 or visit



•     Library: For information on library hours, resources, workshops, and other services contact (818) 364-7105 or 364-7106 or visit

•     Tutoring Services in Learning Center: Laboratories for Learning & Writing. Walk-in and

appointment services offered. Call (818) 364-7754 or visit



• Math Center: Free Math tutoring, computer and internet access. Call (818) 364-7811 or

visit

• STEM Program: For those interested in pursuing a science, technology, engineering and math,

please call the STEM Office at (818) 364-7600 Ext. 4164 or visit

•      Student Service Resources: For a directory of student resources, visit

Math 227 Tentative Schedule

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|Week |Date |Monday |Wednesday |

|1 |Feb 10 / Feb 12 |Ch1.1 to 1.3 & Intro to MyStatLab |Ch1.4 to 1.5 |

| | |Project 1 Intro. |(1.6 optional) |

|2 |Feb 17 / Feb 19 |President’s Day |Ch2.1 to 2.3 |

|3 |Feb 24 / Feb 26 |Ch3.1 to 3.2 |Ch3.4 to 3.5 |

| | |(3.3 optional) | |

|4 |Mar 02 / Mar 04 |Ch4.1 to 4.2 |Review |

| | |Project 1 Due |Project 2 Intro. |

|5 |Mar 09 / Mar 11 |Exam 1 (Ch 1 to 4) |Ch5.1 to 5.2 |

|6 |Mar 16 / Mar 18 | Ch5.3 to 5.4 |Ch6.1 to 6.2 |

| | | |Project 2 Due |

|7 |Mar 23 / Mar 25 |Ch7.1 to 7.2 |Ch7.3 |

| | | |Review |

|8 |Mar 30 / Apr 01 |Exam 2 (Ch 5 to 7) |Ch8.1 to 8.2 |

| |Apr 06 / Apr 08 |Spring Break |Spring Break |

|9 |Apr 13 / Apr 15 |Non-Instructional Day |Ch9.1 to 9.2 |

|10 |Apr 20/ Apr 22 |Ch9.3 (Appendix B.2) |Exam 3 (Ch 8 & 9) |

| | |Review | |

|11 |Apr 27 / Apr 29 |Ch10.1 to 10.2 |Ch10.3 to 10.4 (Appendix B.3) |

|12 |May 04 / May 06 |Ch11.1 to 11.2 |Ch11.3 to 11.4 (Appendix B.5) |

| | |Project 3 Intro. | |

|13 |May 11 / May 13 |Review |Exam 4 (Ch 10 & 11) |

|14 |May 18 / May 20 |Ch12.1 to 12.2 |Ch12.3 (Appendix B.6) to |

| | | |12.4 (Supplemental Material) |

| | | |Project Due |

|15 |May 25 / May 27 |Memorial Day |Final Review |

|16 |June 01 / June 03 |Final Review |Final Exam Review |

|17 |June 08 |Final Exam | |

| | |June 8, 2020, 8:00pm-10:00pm | |

227 Outline

Statistics

Math 227 MyLab Statistics MMND with eText for Fundamentals of Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data for Los Angeles Mission College (by Michael Sullivan III, 5th edition) – Custom Online Access ISBN 0136468977

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|Topics to be Covered |Sections from Text |Timeline |

|Chapter 1 Data Collection: Introduction to the Practice of Statistics; |Chapter 1: |½ week |

|Observational Studies versus Designed Experiments; Simple Random Sampling; |1.1 to 1.5 | |

|Other Effective Sampling Methods; Bias in Sampling. |(Optional 1.6) | |

|Chapter 2 Organizing and Summarizing Data: Organizing Qualitative Data; | | ¾ week |

|Organizing Quantitative Data: The Popular Displays; Graphical |Chapter 2: | |

|Misrepresentations of Data. |All 3 Sections | |

|Use StatCrunch to organize data, select random samples, and create various | | |

|graphs. | | |

|Chapter 3 Numerically Summarizing Data: Measures of Central Tendency; | |1 week |

|Measures of Dispersion; Measures of Position and Outliers; The Five-Number |Chapter 3: | |

|Summary and Boxplots. |3.1 to 3.2, 3.4 to 3.5 | |

|Use StatCrunch to find descriptive statistics and graph boxplots. |(Optional: 3.3) | |

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|Chapter 4 Describing the Relation between two variables: |Chapter 4: |¾ week |

|Use StatCrunch to graph Scatter Diagram and to calculate Correlation; Use |4.1 to 4.2 | |

|StatCrunch to perform the Least-Square Regression Analysis. |(Skip 4.3 & 4.4) | |

|Chapter 5 Probability: Probability Rules; The Addition Rule and Complements; | | 1 ¼ weeks |

|Independence and the Multiplication Rule; Conditional Probability and the |Chapter 5: | |

|General Multiplication Rule. |5.1 to 5.4 | |

|Chapter 6 Discrete Probability Distributions: Discrete Random Variables; The | | |

|Binomial Probability Distribution. Use StatCrunch to find the probability |Chapter 6: |¾ week |

|of a binomial experiment. |All 2 Sections | |

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|Chapter 7 The Normal Probability Distribution: Properties of the Normal | | |

|Distribution; Applications of the Normal Distribution. Use StatCrunch to find|Chapter 7: | |

|the probability or the value of a normal random variable. Use StatCrunch to |7.1 to 7.3 |1 week |

|graph a normality plot for Assessing Normality. |(Skip 7.4) | |

|Chapter 8 Sampling Distributions: Distribution of the Sample Mean; |Chapter 8: |1 week |

|Distribution of the Sample Proportion. |All 2 Sections | |

|Use StatCrunch to find the probability of a sample mean or a sample | | |

|proportion. | | |

|Chapter 9 Estimating the Value of a Parameter: Estimating a Population |Chapter 9: | |

|Proportion, a Population Mean, and a Population Standard Deviation. Use |9.1 to 9.2, |1 ¼ weeks |

|StatCrunch to construct a confidence interval for a population proportion, a |9.3 (Appendix B.2) | |

|population mean, and a population standard deviation. | | |

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|Chapter 10 Hypothesis Tests Regarding a Parameter: The Language of Hypothesis|Chapter 10 |1½ weeks |

|Testing; Hypothesis Tests for a Population Proportion, for a Population Mean,|10.1 to 10.3, | |

|and for a Population Standard Deviation. Introduce the Classical Approach but|10.4 (Appendix B.3) | |

|emphasize on the P-Value Approach. Use StatCrunch to perform a hypothesis | | |

|testing for a parameter. | | |

|Chapter 11 Inferences on Two Samples: Inference about Two Population |Chapter 11 | |

|Proportions; Inference about Two Means (Dependent samples and Independent |11.1 to 11.3, |¾ week |

|samples); Inference about Two Population Standard Deviations. Use StatCrunch |11.4 (Appendix B.5) | |

|to perform a hypothesis testing for two populations and draw inferences. | | |

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|Chapter 12 Inference on Categorical Data: Goodness-of-Fit Test; Tests for |Chapter 12 |1½ weeks |

|Independence and the Homogeneity of Proportions; Analysis of Variance: |12.1 to 12.2, | |

|One-Way ANOVA & Two-Way ANOVA (supplemental material). Use StatCrunch to |12.3 (Appendix B.6) & 12.4 | |

|perform a goodness-of-fit test. Use StatCrunch to perform a test for |(supplemental material) | |

|independence and the homogeneity of proportions. Use StatCrunch to perform | | |

|one-way or two-way ANOVA. | | |

Note: StatCrunch is embedded in MyStatLab courseware and it is used throughout the course. There are 3 unscheduled weeks on the timeline: one week is for public holiday accommodations or catching up with the schedule and two weeks are for exams. Course has a lab component.

(1 week ( 3 hours of actual teaching time=3.0 units

and 2 hours of computer lab = 1.0 unit) Total =4 units

Specific Department Guidelines and Support Materials for Math 227:

Common Final: All Math 227 students are required to take the comprehensive departmental common final exam. The final exam will be given through MyStatLab, and computations and analysis will be done using StatCrunch. The exam will be administered by each instructor on the day and time as specified in the Final Exam Schedule appearing in the schedule of classes. The final exam should count for at least 25% of the student’s final grade in the course.

In order to ensure that students are more successful and better prepared for the final exam, the department has decided to adopt the following policies regarding Math 227, 227S, 227A, and 227B.

1. Students should be shown how to do the necessary computations and analysis using StatCrunch, even if the instructor selects a different method.

 

2. Students should be given the opportunity to use StatCrunch with the StatCrunch Help and Formulas provided by the department (found under “lecture Handouts” in MyStatLab) for all in-class exams.

 

3. The due dates for all assignments in MyStatLab should be set to be prior to each exam to assess the students’ knowledge and to ensure they are prepared for each exam.    

4. It is very important to continually provide students with accurate assessments of their progress in the course. As such, faculty should manage the incompletes in their gradebook frequently throughout the semester (at least three times) and also at the end of the semester.

 

5. Extra Credit in LAMC math courses should not exceed 5% of the total possible points in the class.

 

6. All students must take the common final exam at the date and time listed for their section. Students that cannot take the common final exam at the time listed must make arrangements with the department or course coordinator and provide documentation in order to make up the final exam.

 

7. During the common final exam, students will only have access to the handouts provided by the department.

Lab component:

Math 227 is not a traditional lecture-based class. StatCrunch, a statistical software, is used intensively in lectures, online built-in assignments, projects, and assessments. In order to pass Math 227, students must attend both the class lecture and the lab per class meeting. During the lab hour, students will work on the lab activities related to the projects in the computer lab. Faculty must be available to handle individual questions, offer mini-lectures, and establish some collaborative learning environment. Students will develop skills and conceptual understanding to perform various statistical analyses. All data sets for the textbook are on the StatCrunch website.

Assessment through Project:

At least 2 projects must be assigned in order to assess students’ understanding and skills to perform statistical analyses using real life data. Guidelines and grading rubrics must be provided to the students in advance so that they can have sufficient time to complete the project.

Available Instructor Materials

Various resources including Instructor’s Solution Manual, Pre- and Post- Tests, PowerPoint Presentations, and Video Lectures are available through your MyStatLab course. Sample project(s) will also be available in MyStatLab (Manage Course>Manage Files). Both MyMathLab and MyStatLab use the same Pearson account. The same account will work for .

Copying from a Master Course

The Math department created a Math 227 Master Course for instructors to copy. A sample set of online assignments (including homework, quizzes, practice exams and practice final) will be available in the department generated master course. Faculty will need to copy this course to have access to all the materials and to administer the departmental common final exam. The course coordinator will communicate with faculty (via school email) prior to the start of the semester and distribute the necessary documents. Once it is copied, each faculty needs to change the availability date and due date for each assignment according to the class schedule. For help with MyStatLab, or for any questions on the additional support materials, please contact one of the coordinators listed at the end of this course outline.

Other Resources:

Topic -specific supports are available through (noncredit) Academic Preparation 027CE Statistics Skills and Preparation I and Academic Preparation 028CE Statistics Skills and Preparation II. Students are highly encouraged to attend the Academic Prep sessions for their successful completion of Math 227/227S/227A/227B.

Free math tutoring is available at the Math Center () located in CMS 121 and at the Math Lab () in LRC-215 (first floor, library).

Calculator: Any scientific calculator with statistical functions is appropriate for the course. Instructor may not require graphing calculators since most statistical calculations will be performed using StatCrunch. (Graphing calculators may be used but are not necessary.)

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO’s):

The following student learning outcomes must be included in your syllabus:

1.  Use probability concepts to solve problems and interpret their results.

2.  Demonstrate proficiency in descriptive statistics and inferential analyses to draw conclusions

about a population.

Student Learning Outcomes will be assessed periodically but not every semester. During the SLO assessment, the Math department will provide a set of questions. Faculty must assess these questions according to a given rubric and submit the results online according to the guidelines. The result of the SLO assessment must be turned in within five business days after the end of the semester.

General Departmental Policy:

To ensure student success in future math courses, all topics identified in this outline must be adequately covered. For this reason, it is critical that you carefully plan your semester to include Exams, Quizzes, and Holidays.

During the semester, at least three major exams and a cumulative common final are required. The exams should be closed book and require students to select proper statistical methods and explain the results of their statistical analysis provided by technology.

The final exam must be given at the time stipulated in the schedule of classes. It should contribute between 25% and 35% of the student’s final grade in the course. In addition to the final exam, the majority of the course grade must be based on exams, quizzes, homework, lab assignments, and project.

To ensure grading consistency and student success in subsequent courses, a passing grade should only be assigned to students that have demonstrated mastery of the course material at a proficient level. A commonly accepted proficiency level is 70%.

Faculty are expected to ensure the integrity of the testing process and make sure that no cheating occurs on any exams and final. This means that the instructor should be proctoring the exam alertly and that no cell phones or other electronic devices (except for calculators and StatCrunch software) may be present during testing.

Instructors should try to be sensitive to the level of the course: treat review material as review and teach to the level of the subject. For example, definitions and properties should be employed within the context of the underlying mathematical structure. Lack of proficiency in the prerequisite material and/or lack of commitment to the course work on the part of the student should not affect the content of the course. The level of instruction, assigned work, and test questions must conform to a college level curriculum.

Faculty who will not teach from the same text in the following semester are required to turn in their textbook to the department secretary, Margarita Padilla, (818)364-7894, at the end of the current semester.

Coordinators:

For questions regarding the support material or this guideline, please contact:

Debby Wong (818) 364-7887 Bamdad Samii (818) 364-7669 Yoon Yun (818) 364-7691

wongkd@lamission.edu samiib@lamission.edu yunyh@lamission.edu

Janueary, 2020

Revised by YY

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