MATH 143 Elementary Statistics
Dr. Yaping Liu, Office: YH 202, Phone: 235-4402, E-mail: yliu@pittstate.edu
Course Description
Basic concepts of statistics and probability applicable to all disciplines. Topics include data analysis, probability, discrete and continuous distributions, sampling, and statistical inference.
Credit: three hours. Prerequisite: MATH 113 College Algebra.
Course Objectives
- The student will learn different data analysis techniques.
- The student will learn the basic concepts of probability and the most common probability distributions.
- The student will learn various sampling techniques.
- The student will learn how to make statistical inference.
- The student will learn how to use the skills in problem solving and decision making.
Course Content
- Data display and statistical descriptions
- Probability, the binomial distribution, and the normal distribution
- Sampling
- The analysis of measurements
- The analysis of count data and paired data
Textbook
Statistics, A First Course,
7th edition, by John E. Freund and Benjamin M. Perles, Prentice Hall, 1999.
Evaluation
| Eight Homework Sets (25 points each) | 200 points |
| Four Projects (15 points each) | 60 points |
| Four Tests (100 points each) | 400 points |
| Attendance | 40 points |
| Final Exam (Comprehensive) | 200 points |
| Total | 900 points |
Grading Scale.
[90%, 100%]:A, [80%, 90%):B, [70%, 80%):C, [60%, 70%):D, [0%, 60%):F
Missed Tests. If you miss a test without a valid excuse, your will receive a score of zero for the missed test. If you miss a test with a valid excuse, you will receive the average of the other tests on the missed test.
Attendance. One point is taken off for each absence without a valid excuse.
Studying
- Late homework or project will not be graded.
- Work on this course everyday. You will find it very rewarding to do as many problems as you can since the problems on the tests will be similar to the ones given in the textbook.
- Attend class regularly. You are responsible for making up any work missed due to absences.
- Read the materials before the lecture. Questions are always welcome in the class.
- When you have trouble, seek help immediately, not until before the test. Call me, e-mail me, visit my office, or make an appointment with me.
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