Math 201 syllabus – Statistics

Note: Course content may be changed, term to term, without notice. The information below is provided as a guide for course selection and is not binding in any form, and should not be used to purchase course materials. MATH 201 Course Syllabus COURSE SYLLABUS MATH 201 INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS COURSE DESCRIPTION Introduction to descriptive statistics and probability, probability distributions, estimation, tests of hypotheses, chi-square tests, regression analysis, and correlation with applications in business and science. RATIONALE As members of a society increasingly devoted to the use and misuse of numbers, students must learn to correctly interpret statistical presentations in advertising and their major fields. This course is designed to give students a working knowledge of the topics listed above with an emphasis on the application of statistical knowledge rather than the theory. I. PREREQUISITES For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog. II. REQUIRED RESOURCE PURCHASE Click on the following link to view the required resource(s) for the term in which you are registered: http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/liberty.htm III. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR LEARNING A. Computer with basic audio/video output equipment B. Internet access (broadband recommended) C. Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel D. Scientific or graphing calculator E. MyStatLab software. Available at www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com. To be admitted into this site, the student will provide an access code which comes with the purchase of the Larson & Farber text. F. CutePDF software. Available for free at www.cutepdf.com. IV. MEASURABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: A. Analyze probability distributions. B. Calculate a correlation coefficient and equation of a regression line. C. Calculate the probabilities of independent and dependent events. Page 1 of 3 MATH 201 Course Syllabus D. Define the confidence interval for the population mean and the population proportion. E. Develop a basic understanding of probability and statistics, their basic concepts, and practical applications. F. Perform hypothesis testing. G. Use a chi-square distribution in a test of independence. H. Solve problems using insight or logical reasoning. I. Analyze flaws and logical inconsistencies in an argument. V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS A. Textbook readings and lecture notes B. Course Requirements Checklist After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in Module/Week 1. C. Exercises (8) Each module/week, the student will complete a set of exercises which will correlate with the weekly Reading & Study assignment. These exercises will be completed using MyStatLab. D. Projects (4) Modules/Weeks 1, 3, 5 and 7 will each have an individual project. These projects will apply statistics to real life situations and demonstrate links between statistics and the Bible. Projects 2 and 4 will be completed in Discussion Board Forums 1 and 2. E. Core Competency Quiz This quiz covers material from the course selected to align with Liberty University’s Core Competency Learning program. The quiz will be assigned in MyStatLab. F. Exams Reviews (4) The review assignment for each exam must be completed with a grade of at least 85% before the exam can be taken. Each question on all of the Exam Reviews can be worked as many times as needed to get full credit. All of the Exam Reviews can be found in MyStatLab. G. Exams (4) The student will complete exams during Module/Week 2, 4, 6, and 8. Each exam will be timed, open-book/open-notes, and will cover 2 modules/weeks of material. The exams will be taken in MyStatLab. VI. COURSE GRADING AND POLICIES Page 2 of 3 MATH 201 Course Syllabus A. Points Course Requirements Checklist 10 Exercises (8 at 35 pts ea) 280 Projects (4 at 40 pts ea) 160 Core Competency Quiz 20 Exam Reviews (4 at 10 pts ea) 40 Exams (4 at 125 pts ea) 500 Total 1010 B. Scale A = 900–1010 B = 800–899 C = 700–799 D = 600–699 F = 0–599 C. Late Assignment Policy If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must contact the instructor immediately by email. Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the instructor will receive the following deductions: 1. Late assignments submitted within one week of the due date will receive a 10% deduction. 2. Assignments submitted more than one week late will receive a 20% deduction. 3. Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the course will not be accepted. 4. Late Discussion Board threads or replies will not be accepted. Special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, personal health issues) will be reviewed by the instructor on a case-by-case basis. D. Disability Assistance Students with a documented disability may contact Liberty University Online’s Office of Disability Academic Support (ODAS) at LUOODAS@liberty.edu to make arrangements for academic accommodations. Further information can be found at www.liberty.edu/disabilitysupport. Page 3 of 3 COUR ### Course Schedule COURSE SCHEDULE MATH 201 Textbook: Larson & Farber, Elementary Statistics: Picturing the World (2015). MODULE/ WEEK READING & STUDY ASSIGNMENTS POINTS 1 Larson & Farber: sections 1.1–2.1 1 video Course Requirements Checklist Class Introductions Exercises 1.1–2.1 Project 1 10 0 35 40 2 Larson & Farber: sections 2.2–2.5 1 video Exercises 2.2–2.5 Exam Review 1 Exam 1 35 10 125 3 Larson & Farber: sections 3.1–3.4 1 video Exercises 3.1–3.4 DB 1/Project 2 35 40 4 Larson & Farber: sections 4.1–4.2, 5.1–5.3 1 video Exercises 4.1–4.2, 5.1–5.3 Exam Review 2 Exam 2 35 10 125 5 Larson & Farber: sections 5.4, 6.1–6.3 1 video Exercises 5.4, 6.1–6.3 Project 3 35 40 6 Larson & Farber: sections 7.1–7.3 1 video Exercises 7.1–7.3 Exam Review 3 Exam 3 35 10 125 7 Larson & Farber: sections 7.4, 9.1–9.2 1 video Exercises 7.4, 9.1–9.2 DB 2/Project 4 35 40 8 Larson & Farber: sections 10.1–10.3 1 website Exercises 10.1–10.3 Exam Review 4 Exam 4 Core Competency Quiz 35 10 125 20 TOTAL 1010 DB = Discussion Board NOTE: Each course module/week (except Module/Week 1) begins on Tuesday morning at 12:00 a.m. (ET) and ends on Monday night at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The final module/week ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday.

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