| Course: | Statistics |
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| Professor: | Matt Teachout |
| Email: | matt.teachout@canyons.edu |
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| Course Length: | 8 week |
| Textbook Title: | •Textbook is free: We will be using the free textbook “Introduction to Statistics for Community College Students (1st edition) by Matt Teachout. The textbook Sections and Textbook Problems may be found in the “Modules” and “Assignments” menus in Canvas and at Mr. Teachout’s Website: www.matt-teachout.org. You do NOT need to purchase anything at the COC bookstore. |
| Types of Assessments: | •Assignments: Assignments must be submitted in the “Assignments” menu in Canvas at any time before or on the due date. I do accept late make-up work, but it is important not to fall too far behind. Assignments are worth 25% of your grade in the class.•Exams: Exams must be taken in the “Quizzes” menu in Canvas on the dates given. The exams are multiple choice, true/false or short answer with either 40 or 50 questions. The questions rotate from a test bank so each student in the class gets completely different questions. There are review lectures and review sheets available to get you ready for the exams. There are three exams and a final exam. Each exam is worth 15% of your grade in the class.•Make-up Exam: If you do not take the exam on the dates given, you may email Mr. Teachout to request a make-up exam. The make-up exam will not be done in Canvas. It is a completely different format and more difficult than the regular exam. Note: It is better to take the Canvas exam. •Project: There is one project in Math 140 where you will use real data to perform an ANOVA hypothesis test. The project will be completed at the end of the class and submitted in Canvas. There are detailed directions and a video explaining the project. The Project is worth 15% of your grade in the class. |
Introduction
Welcome to Math 140 Statistics with professor Matt Teachout!
Course Description
Math 140 Description
Math 140 examines statistical methods including collecting data, bias, experimental design, exploratory data analysis, regression, probability, sampling and theoretical distributions, population estimations, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, categorical and quantitative association tests and how to use computer-based statistical software.
Student Learning Outcomes for Math 140
1. Apply basic statistical procedures, including the collection, analysis, and reporting of data designed to test a research hypothesis.
2. Demonstrate the appropriate use of computer-based statistical software.
What to Expect in this Course
- Zoom: There will NOT be any required Zoom class meetings. This class is ASYNCHRONOUS. This means you watch lecture videos provided in Canvas and work at your own pace.
- Office Hours: There are NOT any required office hours in Zoom since all students have different schedules. For this asynchronous online class, I will primarily answer questions through email. I check email several times a day and will get back to you quickly when you have a question. If the question is complicated, I will occasionally record a video explaining the answer to your question and then send the answer video to you. You are also welcome to request a one-on-one Zoom meeting with me.
- Textbook is free: We will be using the free textbook “Introduction to Statistics for Community College Students (1st edition) by Matt Teachout. The textbook Sections and Textbook Problems may be found in the “Modules” and “Assignments” menus in Canvas and at Mr. Teachout’s Website: www.matt-teachout.org. You do NOT need to purchase anything at the COC bookstore.
- Class materials are free: Mr. Teachouts video lectures, notes, textbook sections and textbook problems may be found in the “Modules” and “Assignments” menus in Canvas and at Mr. Teachout’s Website: www.matt-teachout.org. You do NOT need to purchase anything at the COC bookstore.
- Typical Week: Each week you will watch lecture videos and take notes. You can do this at any time that fits your schedule. It is also helpful to read the textbook if further explanation is needed. You will then be completing a few problems from the textbook and submitting then to Canvas. Occasionally you will also have a class discussion with your classmates in Canvas. On exam weeks you will you be watching a review video that goes over the review sheet and tells you what to study. Then you will need to study for the exam and then take the exam in Canvas.
- Time Commitment: Most people do fine in 140 classes as long as they set aside enough time to watch the videos and work on the problems and exams. Eight-week classes require more hours of work each week than regular 16-week classes. Expect to spend at least 10 hours a week watching the lecture videos and working on the Math 140 assignments. If you do not have at least 10 hours available in your schedule, it best not to take the class. Note: Everyone works at their own pace. Some students may require more than 10 hours a week.
Additional Textbook Information / Link to OER Textbook
Links to sections of the textbook Introduction to Statistics for Community College Students (1st edition) may be found in Canvas and at Mr. Teachout's website www.matt-teachout.org.
Other Relevant Course Information
- Calculator: A small calculator is optional. You can use the calculator on your cell phone if you wish.
- Computer Needs: You will need a reliable computer with reliable, consistent Internet access. You will also need an up-to-date internet browser, Chrome or Firefox are preferred for Canvas. You will need a word processing program (Microsoft Word) and spreadsheet program (Microsoft Excel). Both are freely available in your MyCanyons account.
- Email Needs: You will need a valid MyCanyons email accountthat you will regularly check.
- Canvas: You will need a basic knowledge of Canvas. You should know how to submit assignments and navigate the menus in Canvas in order to access class materials, assignments, and discussion posts.
- Prerequisite Computer Skills Needed: You should know how to copy and paste from one excel or word document to another. You should know how to save documents in Microsoft Word and as a pdf file, how to attach documents in Canvas and email messages.
- Statistics Computer Software: We will be primarily use the free statistics analysis program StatKey. StatKey can be accessed at www.lock5stat.com. You will be taught how to use the program during the semester.
- TLC Tutoring: The COC Tutoring Center (TLC) offers free tutoring for all COC students. Just go to www.canyons.edu/TLC. You will need your student ID. It is important to let the TLC that you need Math 140 Statistics tutoring.
Additional Resources
Canvas
This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:
- CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
- CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password
Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.
Online Education
Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.
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