Instructor Dr.

Robert Stack , MATH 433/533, STATISTICAL METHODS AND DATA ANALYSIS

Information
Blended class – Spring 2017 (3 credits hours)

Chadron State College

Email rstack@csc.edu

Virtual Office Hours Vary but I will be online virtually every day
On Campus Office Hours MWF: 9-10 am, TR: 8-9:15 am
Phone 308.432.6056

Required : An Introduction to Statistical Methods and Data Analysis, 6th Ed. by Ott and Longnecker.

TI-83 or TI-83+ or TI84 graphing calculator.

Access to Excel Spreadsheet software.

Access to Statcrunch.com (must purchase for $13.75)

Catalog Statistical research methods and modeling of statistical problems. Chi-square tests,
description: analysis of variance, one-way and multi-factorial designs, multiple regression and
correlation. Nonparametric methods. Use of calculators and personal-computer software.
Prerequisites: MATH 232 or equivalent.

Program This course satisfies General Studies Learning Outcomes:

and
Student 1. Communicate quantitative ideas using mathematical terminology
Learning 2. Demonstrate skill manipulating mathematical expressions.
Outcomes: 3. Collect, organized, and analyze data.
4. Model and solve problems mathematically.

It also satisfies the following Mathematics Program Learning Outcomes:

1. 1.1 Acquire the skills and methods of mathematical processes.

2. 1.3 Formulate, analyze, and solve problems.
3. 2.1 Organize, analyze and interpret data.
4. 2.2 Develop proficiency in the language and symbols of mathematics.
5. 3.1 Use technology to conceptualize mathematics.
6. 3.2 Make effective and appropriate use of technology as a means of doing
mathematics.
7. 4.1 Apply mathematics in the natural and applied sciences, social sciences, business,
and economics.

Graduate Program Learning Outcomes satisfied:

1. Develop mathematical ability and knowledge of the depth and breadth of
mathematics. As appropriate, apply this knowledge in the field of mathematics education.
2. Communicate about mathematics and by utilizing mathematics.
3. Use technology appropriately to do mathematics and to communicate about
 mathematics.
4. Apply the mathematical sciences, including statistics and computer use, in other
academic disciplines.

Specific Performance Criteria

The student will be able to:

1. Collect and organize univariate and bivariate data, display the data graphically to
discover structure, and compute and interpret summary statistics.
2. Enter data into the graphing calculator and/or computer software for analysis.
3. Select the proper algorithm for data analysis.
4. Interpret and report the results of analysis.
5. Exhibit an understanding of the underlying statistical concepts necessary to achieve
objectives 1 through 4.

Technology will be used as an aid in calculations. In particular, the TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84,
and TI 84+ graphing calculators have many resident statistical procedures and statistical
distributions. In addition, Statcrunch.com and Excel software may be used.

Method of Instruction will be by on-line presentation/classroom presentation and student

Instruction: participation. Study Notes provide a summary of the material, and Tasks (homework to be
submitted) are available. After submission and grading, students are provided solutions,
so corrections may be made for future reference purposes. Exams may be open-notes
and/or open-book and maintaining a binder containing Study Notes and corrected Task
Assignments is strongly encouraged. Students on campus are able to attend class in the
scheduled classroom and during the scheduled week days/times. PDFs and audio files
from those classes will be uploaded to the online class site for all students to review.

Course Week 1 – Week 5: Review Unit, Unit 1: Chapters 6,7,10

Schedule:
Week 6 – Week 11: Unit 2: Chapters 8,9,15
Week 12 – Week 16: Unit 3: Chapters 11,12, Graduate Portfolios

Please check the course schedule and checklist frequently for task due dates and exam
dates as they will be embedded within this schedule. Emails will also be sent out to
remind you of due dates and exam dates.

Grading Three 100 point unit exams will be given. Exams may consist of short-answer and essay
Procedures: questions, and may be open-book and/or open-notes. All exams must be taken in order to
pass the course. The homework tasks will be scaled to 100 points. Graduate students will
be required to complete and submit a hard-copy portfolio (3-ring binder or email
folder). The portfolio required should reflect a professional effort. Details of the Graduate
Project will be provided before Spring Break.

Final grade is based on task scores, exam scores and portfolio effort which will account for
10% of your overall grade (graduate students). Course letter grades will be assigned at
 the 60-70-80-90 levels. Incompletes are discouraged and will not be considered unless
the student has maintained a C or better average.

Exams and task problems are accessed via the software. Exams are to be taken in a
proctored setting unless other instructions are provided. You will find all the Tasks for
each unit under their respective tabs. You will submit the tasks for grading through this
website.

Student Academic Honesty - Students are expected to conduct themselves in conformity with the
Behavior: highest standards with regard to academic honesty. Violation of college, state, or federal
standards with regard to plagiarism, cheating, or falsification of official records will not be
tolerated. Students violating such standards will be subject to discipline, as per campus
policies articulated in the Student Handbook. A full copy of the handbook can be found at
http://www.csc.edu/documents/publications/csc_student_handbook.pdf. Academic
Policies, including academic dishonesty, can be found between pages 33-35.

Attendance/Participation Policy – The College assumes that students will seek to profit
from the instructional program and will recognize the importance of attending every class
meeting of courses for which credit is expected. Responsibility for notifying faculty of
absences, and for arranging potential make-up, rests with the students. In courses that
utilize an online format, students are expected to participate in an appropriate and frequent
manner, as determined by course instructor.

Civility – Civil behavior enhances the learning environment, and is expected at all times.
Courtesy and respect for others are essential elements to the learning process. Courses
offered through Chadron State College welcome a difference of opinion, discourse, and debate
within a civil environment.

Nondiscrimination Policy/Equal Educational Opportunity Policy: Chadron State

College is committed to an affirmative action program to encourage admission of minority
and female students and to provide procedures which will assure equal treatment of all
students. The College is committed to creating an environment for all students that is
consistent with nondiscriminatory policy. To that end, it is the policy of Chadron State
College to administer its academic employment programs and related supporting services
in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, national
origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status.
Student requests for reasonable accommodation based upon documented disabilities
should be presented within the first two weeks of the semester, or within two weeks of the
diagnosis, to the disabilities contact person (432-6268; Crites 011).

Disclaimer: This syllabus and schedule is articulated as an expectation of class topics,

learning activities, and expected student learning. However, the instructor reserves the
right to make changes in this schedule that, within my professional judgment, would result
in enhanced or more effective learning on the part of the students. These modifications
will not substantially change the intent or outcomes of this course and will be done within
the policies and procedures of Chadron State College.
CSC Mission & Master Academic Plan (MAP)

Mission Statement

Chadron State College (CSC) will enrich the quality of life in the region by providing
educational opportunities, research, service and programs that contribute significantly to
the vitality and diversity of the region.

MAP Priorities, 2014-2018

CSC is committed to the achievement of tasks/projects that align with the following
Priorities:

1) Continue to implement and improve the Essential Studies Program (ESP).

2) Define, develop, and promote co-curricular experiences that foster undergraduate and
graduate student engagement.

3) Create and implement a strategic vision(s) for teaching and learning technologies,
teaching and learning center (TLC) and the library learning commons (LLC).

4) Evaluate campus-wide processes for student recruitment, advising and retention;

recommend a plan for continuous improvement.

5) Study, create, and implement a strategic vision for the graduate studies program.

6) Evaluate campus-wide processes for faculty and staff recruitment and retention;
recommend a plan for continuous improvement.
In accordance with the Nebraska State College System Policy 4141 the following
represents the expected contact hours needed to ensure that the time involved in student
learning is equivalent to that needed to attain the learning outcomes in comparable
courses; learning outcome equivalency is achieved through multiple course modalities. It
is expected that students will spend the following Hours per Week participating in each of
the listed course activities.

Hours Per Week Total for Course

Learning Activity
Direct Instruction 3 45

Reading & Interactive

2 30
Multimedia

Homework 3 45

Group Work 0.5 7.5

Assessments 0.5 7.5

Total 9 135

The actual hours spent on individual learning activities will vary from student to student
depending on prior knowledge; however, 135 hours represents the minimum expectation
for any student.

**Disclaimer: The completion of the minimum time commitment does not ensure a
passing grade. Achievement of the course competencies must be demonstrated.