Prerequisites:

Math 150 or Math 137

Description:

Descriptive statistics, frequency distribution, normal probability functions and sampling distributions, estimation of population parameters, tests of statistical hypotheses and inference, t, F, chi-square, correlation, regression analysis and analysis of variance.

Objectives:

Students will be able to:

1. Use concepts of data variation, distributions, and relationships between variables
2. Present data and its statistical analysis
3. Design experiments and surveys
4. Analyze data with a variety of statistical tools, such as regression analysis and analysis of variance
5. Statistical inference, tests of significance, confidence, and calculation of errors
6. Make decisions and recommendations based on statistical analysis

Course Requirements:

1. Completion of assigned homework
2. Regular attendance and active participation in class
3. Final project involving the collection and analysis of data
4. Satisfactory performance on all exams

Teaching Strategies:

1. Lectures, student presentations, computer work, and class discussion will all be used.
2. Homework and projects will be assigned to encourage greater understanding of subjects along with their applications
3. Exams will be given to assess each student's understanding of the material.

Evaluation and Criteria for Grading:

The final grade will be composed of the following components:

 

Homework/Group Work/Quizzes	15%
Final Project	20%
Three Mid-term Exams	45%
Final Exam	20%

Course Homepage:

http://www.nawwal.org/mrgoff/teaching/m280/

Final Exam:

Final Exam is 8-9:40am on Monday, 7 May. You are expected to take the test at that time, please make travel arrangements accordingly.

Assessment:

Some material may be collected and used for purposes of assessment. The information collected will be kept confidential.