Fall 2023, Section 006

4.00 Credits

Schedule Number 20787

Instructors: James, Bryan

Important Dates

  • First Day of Class:
  • End of Class:

Sample Course Syllabus

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Remarks

This course may require you to take exams using certain proctoring software that uses your computer's webcam or other technology to monitor and/or record your activity during exams.  The proctoring software may be listening to you, monitoring your computer screen, viewing you and your surroundings, recording and storing any and all activity (including visual and audio recordings) during the proctoring process.  By enrolling in this course, you consent to the use of the proctoring software selected by your instructor, including but not limited to any audio and/or visual monitoring which may be recorded. You will need to use an approved browser and one of the compatible operating systems which are listed in Honorlock's Minimum Requirements table. Please contact your instructor with any questions. 

Statistics is the art and science of using sample data to make generalizations about populations. Students who successfully complete this course should be able to:

  • critically consume statistically-based results reported in popular media, recognizing whether reported results reasonably follow from the study and analysis conducted.
  • recognize questions for which the investigative process in statistics would be useful and should be able to answer questions using the investigative process.
  • produce and interpret graphical displays and numerical summaries.
  • recognize and explain the central role of variability in the field of statistics.
  • recognize and explain the central role of randomness in designing studies and drawing conclusions.
  • use statistical models to address a research question.
  • conduct and interpret the results from hypothesis tests and confidence intervals.
  • use and interpret the results from StatKey and Minitab.

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Materials

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Required Materials

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Author: Lock
  • ISBN: 978EEGRP37380
  • Publisher: John Wiley / Vitalsource Rentals
  • Source: BNC

Technical Requirements

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This is the minimum technology needed to access the internet and Canvas course materials. Students should review this page for any additional hardware and software requirements for their academic program.

A handheld calculator is required for the proctored exams (cell phones, tablets, and online calculators are not allowed). The TI30-XS Multiview is recommended, though any calculator with square root and memory functions is sufficient. Contact your instructor if you have any questions concerning calculators.

Software Requirements

Requires: Minitab is the required software for this course. See the course syllabus on the first day of class for instructions to acquire this software. You will need to use an approved browser and one of the compatible operating systems which are listed in Honorlock's Minimum Requirement table (https://honorlock.com/support/).

Note

The above information is subject to change at any time by the Pennsylvania State University