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

Time & Place MWF 2:00-3:20 N203

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.

Web

Materials You may access on-line materials for this course (including this syllabus) through the

Blackboard web site at http://blackboard.etown.edu . You may access homework

assignments at http://www.webassign.net/.

Homework There will be weekly homework assignments posted on WebAssign. Assignments will

be posted in three parts (one after each class-MWF) and you will have 48 hours to

complete each part. No late assignments will be accepted. The lowest two homework

grade will be dropped. You should come to class prepared to discuss problems, ask

questions, and share solutions. Questions will be addressed at the beginning of each

class. If all your questions are not addressed during this time, do not hesitate to seek

additional help. The following help options are available.

· Office hours- these are listed at the beginning of this syllabus.

· Learning Services with private tutor.

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). You

may work in pairs on these assignments (this means no more than two per group). A

collaborating pair may submit one completed assignment for the pair. Each assignment

must be completed and handed in by 5:00 p.m. through the Blackboard on the due date.

Lowest lab grade will be dropped. No late assignments will be accepted.

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 14, Friday at 11:00-2:00

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 Course Grades will be calculated according to the following weighting:

Homework: 25% Labs: 15% Hourly exams: 30% Final Exam: 30%

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.