Class Information

Structure of Class Time

Instructors

Purpose and Description

To provide students a non-calculus based introduction to the application of modern statistical methods including descriptive and inferential statistics. To show students that statistics is an important research tool. An introductory course in the fundamentals of modern statistical methods. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, random sampling, simple linear regression, correlation, tests of hypotheses, and estimation.

Laboratory

In each lab session, students will work in teams under the guidance of a lab instructor to collect data, using appropriate measurement technology, to shed light on a posed research question. They then immediately analyze their data using a computer and modern statistical software. For all lab sessions, students will complete a series of short answer questions about the lab activity and results. For one lab session, each student will write an extended formal report of the lab session.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

Books

Course Management System

My Lab and Mastering: PearsonMyLabandMastering.com (Pearson Course ID = kim22145) My Lab and Mastering is an online course management system which includes the e-book, homework, notes and announcements. My Lab and Mastering also includes access to StatCrunch.com, an online data analysis package that will be used with each lab and also with homework. My Lab and Mastering will be demonstrated in class throughout the semester. Students who are not registered on Pearsonmylabandmastering when an assignment is due will receive a zero on those assignments including homework, labs, pre-labs and the EWA. These assignments cannot be made up. EVERY STUDENT must register for “My Lab and Mastering.”

Attendance

You are expected to attend all classes and to arrive on time. Attendance will be recorded for each class meeting (lectures and labs). If you miss a class, you are responsible for all material and announcements covered in class on that day.

Computer Facilities

Homework requires the use of a computer with internet access. Computers are available for student use through Science and Math (MS) at the following campus locations: LeConte 303A. Check these locations for hours. An account will be set up for you. Account information will be available at the first lab meeting.

Tutoring Infomation

The detailed information is here.

Honor Code and Student Conduct

See the Carolinian Creed in the Carolina Community: Student Handbook & Policy Guide.

Email

Students are expected to check email on a regular basis. Even if a student fails to check email for messages, the student is still responsible for any announcements made using email.

Student Disability Services

If you qualify for accommodations because of a disability, please submit a letter from the Office of Student Disability Services prior to the first exam so that your needs may be addressed. The Office of Student Disability Services determines accommodations based on documented disabilities. You may contact them at 803-777-6142, LeConte 112A.

Grading

Caution: Students who are not registered on Pearson MyLabandMastering will receive a zero on homework assignments, pre-labs, SAWA and EWA.

Assignment Summary and Grading Scale

Assignment Summary Points Percentage
Homework 90 15%
Class Activities 30 5%
SAWAs (Labs) 90 15%
PreLabs 30 5%
EWA 30 5%
Exam I 70 11.67%
Exam II 70 11.67%
Exam III 70 11.67%
Final Exam 120 20%
Total 600 100%
Grading Scale Score
A 540-600 points (90-100%)
B+ 522-539 points (87-89.9%)
B 480-521 points (80-86.9%)
C+ 462-479 points (77-79.9%)
C 420-461 points (70-76.9%)
D+ 402-419 points (67-69.9%)
D 360-401 points (60-66.9%)
F less than 360 points (<60%)

Schedule

Mondays Wednesdays Fridays
Date Chapter Assignment Date Chapter Assignment Date Chapter Assignment
08-19 Lec 1.1,1.2
08-22 Lab 2 08-24 Lec 2.1-2.3 HW1 08-26 Lec 2.4,2.5
08-29 Lab 3 HW1/Due 08-31 Lec 3.1,3.2 HW2 09-02 Lec 3.3,3.4
09-05 Labor Day HW2/Due 09-07 Lec 5.1-5.3 HW3 09-09 Lec 5.4
09-12 Lab 4 HW3/Due 09-14 Exam I 09-16 Lec 6.1
09-19 Lab 5 09-21 Lec 6.1 HW4 09-23 Lec 6.2
09-26 Lec 6.2 HW4/Due 09-28 Lec 6.3 HW5 09-30 Review
10-03 Lab 6 EWA,HW5/Due 10-05 Lec 7.1 10-07 Exam II
10-10 Lab 1 10-12 Lec 7.2 10-14 Fall Break
10-17 Lab 7 10-19 Lec 7.3 HW6 10-21 Lec 8.1,8.2
10-24 Lec 9.1 EWA/Due,HW6/Due 10-26 Lec 9.2 HW7 10-28 Review
10-31 Lab 8 HW7/Due 11-02 Exam III 11-04 Lec 8.3
11-07 Lab 9 11-09 Lec 9.3 HW8 11-11 Lec 9.4,9.5
11-14 Lab 10 HW8/Due 11-16 Lec 10.4 HW9 11-18 Lec 10.2
11-21 Lec 10.3 HW9/Due 11-23 Thanksgiving 11-25 Thanksgiving
11-28 Lab 11 HW10 11-30 Lec 10.1 12-02 Review HW10/Due

Final Exam: Wednesday December 7th at 9:00AM in the lecture room.
University Registrar’s schedule for the final exam date and time.

Detailed Schedule

Please refer HERE for the detailed schedules.