Probability and Statistics

Course Details

Course Number: STAT-3573  Section Number: 101

Fall 2012

Location: Bolin Hall

Classroom Number: 109

Days & Times:

MWF 8:00-9:20

Course Attachments

Textbooks

Essentials of Statistics
Mario F. Triola, 4th edition
MSU Faculty Member
Dr. Joel Schmitter   
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Course Objectives

   

   Differentiate between Descriptive and inferential statistics. Identify the four basic sampling techniques. Understand how statistics can be abused. Organize data using frequency distributions, histograms, and stem and leaf plots.

    Summarize data using mean, median and mode for measures of central tendency and range, variance and standard deviation for measures of variation. Finding and  understanding percentiles and quartiles. Summarize data using box plots and five- number summaries. Finding z-scores.

    Finding the probability of an event using classical and empirical probability.  Using the addition and multiplication rules of probability and finding conditional  probabilities. Understanding the difference between dependent and independent events.

    Find the mean, standard deviation and expected value of a discrete probability distribution. Find probabilities for a binomial experiment and the mean and standard deviation of a binomial distribution.

    Identify the properties of a normal distribution. Finding probabilities using z- scores and the standard normal distribution.

   Use the central limit theorem to solve problems involving sample means.

   Form confidence intervals for the mean and for a proportion. Find the sample size  needed to form a confidence interval.

   Explain what type I and II errors are in a hypothesis test. Perform hypothesis tests for a mean and a proportion.

   Perform hypothesis tests for the difference of two means.

   Perform hypothesis tests for the difference of two Proportions and the paired difference experiment.

   Draw scatter plots, compute correlation coefficients and find the least squares line of regression.

   Perform a goodness of fit test

 


Course Expectations

There will be 3 exams worth 100 points each, 10 quizzes or homework assignments worth a total of 100 points, and a comprehensive final exam worth 150 points. Your 2 lowest quiz scores will not count toward your grade


Grading Standards

90 - 100%   A

80  - 89        B

70 - 79         C

60 - 69         D

0   - 59          F


Final Exam12/13/2012  8:00 AM

Submission Format Policy


Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Late Paper Policy

Missed quizzes cannot be made up. If you miss an exam you must arrange to makeup the exam before the next class period. Only one exam can be made up.


Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception. Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters. We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student. We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed. Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

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Safe Zones Statement The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

Contacting your Instructor All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Attendance Requirements

A student with more than 4 absences may be dropped from the course.


Other Policies

       

                                     STATISTICS 3573

                             PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS  

 

Instructor: Joel Schmitter

Office : Bolin 118P

Phone : 397-4262:    MWF              9:00 - 10:00  

                       MTW             2:00 - 3:00

                       TR                9:30 – 11:00

                       T                  3:00 – 4:00 in the help sessions Bolin 101     

                       or by appointment

 

 

Tuesday 3:00 - 4:00 will be in the math help session Bolin 101

 

 

Prerequisites: Math 1233 or a satisfactory score on the placement exam.

 

Grading:  There will be 3 exams worth 100 points each, 10 quizzes or homework assignments worth a total of 100 points, and a comprehensive final exam worth 150 points. Your 2 lowest quiz scores will not count toward your grade. Missed quizzes cannot be made up. If you miss an exam you must arrange to makeup the exam before the next class period. Only one exam can be made up.

 

            % of total points      Grade

                 90 - 100            A

                 80 - 89             B

                 70 - 79             C

                 60 - 69             D

                 0 -  59             F

        

Attendance: A student with more than 4 absences may be given an F in the course.  

 

  Students should refer to the current MSU Student Handbook and Activities Calendar for university policies on academic dishonesty, class attendance, student rights and activities.

 

Tentative outline

Week of    sec. covered                  

Aug      27     1, 2.1 - 2.5

Sept       3     3.1 - 3.4

          10     4.1 - 4.6

          17     5.1 – 5.4

          24     Exam 1

Oct        1     6.1 -- 6.4

           8     6.5 - 6.7, 7.1, 7.2

          15     7.3 – 7.4, 8.1 – 8.3

          22     8.3 – 8.5

          29     Exam 2

Nov       5     9.1 - 9.4

          12     10.1 – 10.4

          19     11.1, 11.2

          26     Exam 3

Dec       3     Review for Final

Dec      13     Final Exam   Thursday    8:00 – 10:00


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