Math 313 Mathematical Statistics
Spring 2009
TR 11:30am-12:45pm Hobbs 313
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Instructor: |
Dr. Mike Coco |
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Office: |
Hobbs 303 |
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Telephone: |
544-8366 |
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Email: |
coco@lynchburg.edu |
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Homepage: |
http://coco_m.web.lynchburg.edu |
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Office Hours: |
MWF 2-3pm
TR 10-11:30am or by appointment |
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Textbook: |
Probability and Statistics by Murray R. Spiegel |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides a theoretical background
and introduction to statistics by examining the topics of graphical displays and
statistical measures, random samples, sampling distributions, expected value,
the Central Limit Theorem, properties of the methods to determine point
estimates, probability distributions (e.g. normal, t, F, Chi-squared),
confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, Type I and II errors, the power of
tests, determining sample sizes, correlation, simple and multiple linear
regression and analysis of variance.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Recognize important sampling distributions.
- Apply the theories and tool of Point Estimation, Interval Estimation, and hypothesis Testing.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Regression and Correlation.
COURSE OUTLINE
We will cover most sections from Chapters 4-8.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance will not be taken. However since a lot of material will be covered each day, some of you may find it difficult to
pass this course if you do not attend class.
HOMEWORK
Homework will be assigned periodically. Some problems will be collected and
graded. These should be written up as neatly and as detailed as possible. Your
homework average will make up 20% of your course grade. The remaining problems are for
extra practice and are certainly fair game for tests. I suggest
you take advantage of these assignments and do as many exercises
as possible.
TESTS
There will be three semester tests. Each test will be worth 20% of your final grade. Their tentative dates
are:
Test 1 Thursday February 12
Test 2 Thursday March 19
Test 3 Thursday April 16
Test make-ups will not be given. If you miss a test for a
legitimate reason that test will be dropped and the final exam
will be counted twice in its place. If you miss a second test for
a legitimate reason and are still capable of passing the course special
arrangements will be made.
FINAL EXAM
The final exam will be comprehensive, covering the entire content of the course,
and will make up 20% of your final
grade. Under no circumstances will the final exam be given early. Make travel plans accordingly. The scheduled date, time and
place of the final are: Friday May 8
9am Hobbs 313.
GRADING
Course grades will be assigned using a 10-point
scale. That is,
| A |
90-100 |
| B |
80-90 |
| C |
70-80 |
| D |
60-70 |
| F |
0-60 |
Your grade will be calculated by a straight average of your test grades, quiz
average and your final exam.
IMPORTANT DATES
Important dates for this semester can be found in the academic calendar.
QUALITY OF WORK
In general, it is difficult to do Math neatly in pen since it is
not possible to erase mistakes. I strongly suggest doing most of
your work in pencil, or that you, at least, always have a pencil
with you in class. Any work turned in to me (i.e. homework, tests,
etc.) must be done neatly.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Lynchburg College is
committed to providing all students equal access to learning opportunities. The
Support Services office, located in Academic & Career Services on the second
floor of Hall Campus Center, is the campus office that works with students who
have disabilities to provide and/or arrange reasonable accommodations. Students
registered with Support Services, who have a letter requesting accommodations,
are encouraged to contact the instructor as early as possible in the semester --
accommodations are not retroactive. Students who have, or think they may have,
a disability (e.g. attentional, learning, vision, hearing, physical, or
psychiatric), are invited to contact the Support Services Coordinator for a
confidential discussion. Call 434-544-8687 or e-mail the Coordinator at
Arnold.sm@lynchburg.edu. Additional information is available at the
Lynchburg College Disability Support Services website:
http://www.lynchburg.edu/disabilityservices.xml.
TEACHER LICENSURE OBJECTIVES
- Understanding of the core knowledge base of concepts and
procedures within the discipline of mathematics, including the
following strands: number systems and number theory; geometry and
measurement; analytic geometry; statistics and probability;
functions and algebra; calculus; and discrete mathematics;
- Understanding of the sequential nature of mathematics and the mathematical
structures inherent in the content strands;
- Understanding of the connections among mathematical concepts and
procedures and their practical applications;
- Understanding
of and the ability to use the four processes -- becoming
mathematical problem solvers, reasoning mathematically, and making
mathematical connections -- at different levels of complexity;
- Understanding of the history of mathematics, including the
contributions of different individuals and cultures toward the
development of mathematics and the role of mathematics in culture
and society;
- Understanding of major current curriculum
studies and trends in mathematics;
- Understanding of the role of technology and the ability to use graphing
utilities and computers in the teaching and learning of mathematics;