This course will introduce students to many of the important concepts and procedures needed to interpret uses of statistics in the media, at home or at work and to use data to make decisions. The emphasis will be on performing statistical procedures and interpreting the results to draw conclusions. The course covers methods of descriptive statistics, probability theory, and inferential statistics, including confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and linear regression.
For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The Mathematics Department at Seward County Community College will enhance a student's ability to think critically using mathematical principles, ideas, and concepts in order to function in a society with ever-changing technology.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.
- Create graphical and numerical descriptions of quantitative and qualitative data.
- Calculate probabilities and percentiles related to a general normal distribution.
- Calculate and interpret a confidence interval for a single parameter, using both large and small samples.
- Perform and interpret a test of hypotheses for a single parameter, using both large and small samples.
- Perform and interpret statistical inference on the difference of two parameters.
- Fit and interpret a simple linear regression model, including correlation and scatterplots.
- Introduction to Statistics
- Summarizing and Graphing Data
- Statistics for Describing, Exploring, and Comparing Data
- Probability
- Discrete Probability Distributions
- Normal Probability Distributions
- Estimates and Sample Sizes
- Hypothesis Testing
- Inferences from Two Samples
- Correlation and Regression
- Introduction to Statistics
- Summarizing and Graphing Data
- Statistics for Describing, Exploring, and Comparing Data
- Probability
- Discrete Probability Distributions
- Normal Probability Distributions
- Estimates and Sample Sizes
- Hypothesis Testing
- Inferences from Two Samples
- Correlation and Regression
- Textbooks
- Supplementary materials prepared by instructor
- Computer tutorial programs
- TI-84 graphing calculator
- Whiteboard
- Computer and projector
Methods of assessing the general course outcomes and the specific course competencies include student examinations and quizzes; assigned work; in/out of class activities using
technology; attendance and student participation.
Outcome 2 - Assessed through short and extended
writing assignments explaining and interpret statistical concepts.
Outcome 4 - Assessed through class activities and assigned work to be completed using different
techniques and technologies.
Outcome 5 - Assessed through activities requiring students to collect, evaluate, and analyze data
of course materials.
Outcome 9 - Assessed through prompt submission of assignments
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Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.