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Course Description 

Measures of central tendency and dispersion; sampling distributions, statistical inference, regression and correlation.  One hour of by arrangement lab per week is required.

PREQUISITES:  MATH 120 or 121 or 123 (grade "C" or better) or satisfactory score on Intermediate Algebra Placement Test.

TRANSFER:  CSU, UC

Syllabus

Homework

Homework is DUE WEEKLY at the start of class.  It is to be handed in neatly completed and folded lengthwise with your name at the top WITH the section & problems listed.

Tests

There will be three tests.  Tests will be announced at least one week in advance.  No make-ups will be given for any reason.  A single missed test is replaced with the percentage score on the final examination.  Any other missed tests are given a zero.

Final Exam

The final exam will be comprehensive.  Make-ups will not be given except for the most compeling of reasons.

Videos

You are required to view a weekly video on statistics.  These videos of of excellent quality and add significantly to the course.  They will be shown on Tuesdays at 6:00 pm in 18-319 before class begins.  They can also be checked out for individual viewing in the Learning Center.  A weekly video worksheet will be required.  You will have one week to view the videos on your own.  Video assignments may NOT be turned in late.

Attendance

Attendance is extremely important.  If you want to pass this course it is imperative that you attend each class meeting and complete all of your homework.

Homework

Count on putting in at least 2 hours outside of class for each one unit.  A four unit class demands eight hours (minimum) of study per week.

Class Conduct

No food or beverage (except bottled water) is allowed during class.  No cell phone use is allowed in class.

Materials

Required Text:  Essentials of Statistics by Triola,  3rd Edition, Addison-Wesley.

Graphing Calculator:  Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus  or TI-84  (REQUIRED)

Optional: TI-83 Lab Manual

Evaluation

1. Videos (10%)
2. Homework (10%)
3. Chapter Tests (50%)
4. Final Exam (30%)

Important Dates

Final Examination:  Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Time: 6:30 pm - 10:10 pm