Math 251 A (L. Batakci) Probability and Statistics Fall 2007

Time & Place MWF 9:30-10:50 H 110

Instructor Dr. Leyla Batakci; office Esbenshade 373; phone 361-1335; batakcil@etown.edu

Office Hours T and Th 12:30-3:00, W 12:30-1:30, and by appointment.

Textbook Introduction to the Practice of Statistics

by David S. Moore and George P. McCabe (5^th edition).

Prerequisites High school algebra.

Objectives 1. To learn basic facts and techniques of descriptive statistics, experimental design, probability, and statistical inference;

2. To develop an awareness and appreciation of the role of statistics in one’s environment and activities;

3. To develop the ability to comprehend and critically evaluate public surveys and scientific reports; and

4. To establish a foundation for advanced study and the application of statistics in one’s area of specialization.

Attendance Students are expected to attend all classes. Excessive absences (more than five without legitimate reason, such as a serious, documented illness) may lead to dismissal from the course or a lower grade in class.

Blackboard Important course information will be posted on the Blackboard web site for the course. Instructions for logging on to the Blackboard site (http://blackboard.etown.edu) will be given in class.

Homework A list of suggested homework problems will be given for each section covered. Students are responsible for working through the suggested homework problems. Homework problems will not be collected or graded, but quiz and exam problems will closely resemble these problems. The best way to prepare for quizzes and exams is to work through the suggested homework problems.

Projects There will be three projects assigned during the term. The projects will be collected and graded. These projects will involve use of the statistical techniques and concepts to solve problems that are longer and more realistic than routine homework exercises. Projects will be completed with the aid of the statistical software package SPSS, and possibly other software (such as Web applets).

Quizzes There will be five 30-minute quizzes given in class during the term (see tentative dates for the quizzes on the schedule).

Exams There will be three 75-minute in-class exams and a comprehensive final

exam. Make-up exams are only given in the event of emergency with

documentation. If you must miss an exam, please leave me a message

at the phone number or e-mail address above on or before the time of

exam.

Tentative Schedule of exams:

Exam 1: September 21, Friday in class

Exam 2: October 17, Wednesday in class

Exam 3: November 19, Friday in class

Final Exam: December 10, Monday at 7:30-10:30

Calculator A scientific calculator capable of performing statistical operations is required. Students are responsible for learning how to use their calculators, but the instructor will be available for help if necessary.

Grading Grades will be computed on the basis of 770 possible points as follows:

Projects 120 points (40 each)

Quizzes 200 points (40 each)

In-class exams 300 points (100 each)

Final exam 150 points

Total 770 points

Percentages of the total possible points will be converted to letter grades as follows:

93–100 A; 90–92 A–; 87–89 B+; 83–86 B; 80–82 B–; 77–79 C+; 73–76 C; 70–72 C–; 67–69 D+; 63–66 D; 60–62 D–; below 60 F.

Disability: We at Elizabethtown College wish to make accommodations for people with disabilities. If you have a documented disability and need reasonable accommodations to fully participate in course activities or meet course requirements, you must (1) contact the Director of Disability Services, Shirley Deichert, in the Center of Student Success, BSC 288, (717) 361-1227, deichesa@etown.edu, and (2) meet with me, the instructor, within two weeks of receiving a copy of the accommodation letter from Disability Services to discuss your accommodation needs and their implementation.

Integrity The strength of the college depends on academic and personal integrity. All work must be one’s own and must comply with the Standard of Integrity defined in the Elizabethtown College Student Academic Program. Ethical violations include cheating on exams, plagiarism, reuse of assignments, improper use of Internet, unauthorized collaboration, alteration of graded assignments, forgery and falsification, lying, facilitating academic dishonesty, and unfair competition.