Course Syllabus
Learning Outcomes
Overview of statistics and learn how statistics shapes the way we look at information
- Intro to
- Design of statistical studies
- Basic sampling methods
- Descriptive statistics
- Probability distributions
- Sampling distributions
- Inference in surveys and experiments
- Regression
- Categorical data analyses
- Learn how to read and interpret output from the statistical program R
Prerequisites
One of the following: Math 108, Math 137, Math 143, Math 160, Math 170, or Sufficient score on SAT, ACT, or math placement test (see www.uidaho.edu/registrar/registration/placement).
Required materials
- Text Book: Barbara Illowsky, Susan Dean, et. al. (2017). Introductory Statistics. OpenStax. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). OpenStax.org.
You can either use the PDF version or buy a hard copy from various sites, including OpenStax.org, Amazon.com, etc.
- Calculator: You will need any type of calculator that has the exponent and square-root function for homework and tests (scientific or graphing is acceptable)
Grading
100% Quizzes
Grading scale: A>=90%, B>=80%, etc. Yes I round: 89.5% and up is an A but 89.4% rounds down to a B, etc.
Grading scale: A>=90%, B>=80%, etc. Yes I round: 89.5% and up is an A but 89.4% rounds down to a B, etc.
Assessment
Homework:
There is homework but it will not be collected for credit. Homework assignments are available on the website, along with their key to study and learn the material. Just because there is no credit for homework does not mean to forget about it and not do it. They are there to make sure you can be successful at the quizzes.
Quizzes:
They are designed to gauge students’ ability to comprehend basic material from previous and current lectures and readings. Quizzes will be in BbLearn and will be open notes, open books, any materials (including internet usage) is allowed. There will be no makeup quizzes without valid University excuse or valid doctor's note (i.e.: if you miss the due date for a quiz with no prior notification to me, there is NO making up the quiz; if you miss it, you miss it).
Work policy:
I do understand that life happens. However, if you do not properly communicate with me, I reserve the right to deny requests for make up work, regardless of the circumstance (excluding lack of consciousness or other unavoidable events). Late coursework will not be accepted without a university-approved excuse. You can either contact me directly, or go through the Dean of Students (http://www.students.uidaho.edu/dos/)
There is homework but it will not be collected for credit. Homework assignments are available on the website, along with their key to study and learn the material. Just because there is no credit for homework does not mean to forget about it and not do it. They are there to make sure you can be successful at the quizzes.
Quizzes:
They are designed to gauge students’ ability to comprehend basic material from previous and current lectures and readings. Quizzes will be in BbLearn and will be open notes, open books, any materials (including internet usage) is allowed. There will be no makeup quizzes without valid University excuse or valid doctor's note (i.e.: if you miss the due date for a quiz with no prior notification to me, there is NO making up the quiz; if you miss it, you miss it).
Work policy:
I do understand that life happens. However, if you do not properly communicate with me, I reserve the right to deny requests for make up work, regardless of the circumstance (excluding lack of consciousness or other unavoidable events). Late coursework will not be accepted without a university-approved excuse. You can either contact me directly, or go through the Dean of Students (http://www.students.uidaho.edu/dos/)
Drop-in Tutoring
There is outside help for this course. The Statistics Assistance Center (SAC) will have both in person and virtual tutoring times available. See Links page for the website address of the SAC for information. In person tutoring will take place on the 2nd floor of the library. Make sure you have a clear idea of what you want to ask for efficiency and efficacy.
Academic Honesty
Academic honesty is an important concept and will be enforced in the class. Breaches of academic honesty include cheating on a test, falsifying data, misrepresenting the work of others as your own (plagiarism, or improper citation of sources), and helping other students cheat and/or plagiarize. For detailed academic integrity standards and procedures, please consult Article II of your student handbook. Breaches of academic integrity will not be tolerated and will result in an F for the course and referral to the Dean of Students for further disciplinary action.
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- COVID-19 tests are not required to attend class in person.
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Accommodations
Students with disabilities needing accommodations to fully participate in this class should contact Center for Disability Access and Resources (CDAR). All accommodations must be approved through CDAR prior to being implemented. To learn more about the accommodation process, visit CDAR's website at www.uidaho.edu/cdar or call 208-885-6307.
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