Mathematics

SYLLABUS

MATHEMATICS 43 - Introduction to Statistics

Effective Fall 2004

Text:    Introductory Statistics, by Neil Weiss, 7th Edition, Publisher Addison-Wesley,

            ISBN # 0-201-77131-4 (Instructor's Edition).

Instructor Materials:

            1.         Instructor’s Solution Manual (0-321-24139-8)

            2.         Printed Test Bank (0-321-24140-1)

            3.         TestGen-EQ (0-321-24618-7)

Ancillary Student Materials Available in the Chabot Bookstore:

            1.         Student’s Solutions Manual

            2.         A scientific calculator with linear regression capabilities is highly recommended.

Remark #1:

The instructor must assign problems to be solved using the Minitab computer program.  These assignments should be collected and figured into students’ grades.  This class does not transfer without a computer component.  Other Instructors are usually willing to share their projects if you ask them.

Remark #2:

The case studies can be assigned to give students insight to real life problems.

Remark #3:

There are series of videos, “Against all Odds”, that the instructor can show to the students if time allows.  This series is getting a little dated, but it is interesting.  Check with media services if you are interested.

Chapter 1:   The Nature of Statistics

Total hours:  3

Chapter 2:   Organizing Data

Total hours:  3.5

Chapter 3:   Descriptive Measures

Total hours:  7

Chapter 14:   Descriptive Methods in Regression and Correlation

            Note:  This section could also be covered at the end of the course, but It fits well here too.

Total hours:  6

Chapter 4:   Probability Concepts

            Note:  Spending a couple of hours briefly covering sections 4.4 - 4.6 can help students better understand sections 5.3 and 13.4.  This would also allow you to skip section 13.3 later.

Total hours:  4 (or 6)

Chapter 5:   Probability and Random Variables

Total hours:  4

Chapter 6:   The Normal Distribution

            Note 1:  section 6.4 should be covered as part of computer project for chapter 6.

            Note 2:  Covering section 6.5 can help students better understand the Inferential work done In Ch 12.

Total hours:  4  (or 5)

Chapter 7:   The Sampling Distribution of the Mean

Total hours:  3

Chapter 8:   Confidence Intervals for One Population Mean

Total hours:  4.5

Chapter 9:   Hypothesis Tests for One Population Mean

Total hours: 7

Chapter 10:   Inferences for Two Population Means

            (It is required that you cover a section on two sample inferences.  Which one is up to you.)

Total hours: 2

 Chapter 12:   Inferences for Population Proportions

            Note 1:  You may choose to cover 12.1 after Ch 8 and 12.2 after Ch 9.

            Note 2:  You may choose to cover section 12.3 rather than a section from Ch 10.

Total hours: 2

 Chapter 13:   Chi-Square Procedures

Total hours: 5.5  (or 4.5)

Total hours:     55.5 - 57.5

Depending on coverage of optional topics.  (This should allow for, but does not include, exams.  If you have extra time, consider viewing some of the movies, doing some group work or special projects or covering some optional sections.)

             Possible Exam Schedule:

             Exam 1 Chapters  1, 2 & 3

             Exam 2 Chapters  14, 4, & 5

             Exam 3 Chapters  6,7, & 8

             Exam 4 Chapters  12.1, 9, 12.2, & 10.3

             Final Exam:  Comprehensive Exam, including Chapter 13.

M. Davis, 7/28/04