Spring 2024 Course Syllabus Course: MATH-1342 (Section: 01E, CRN: 11059) Elementary Statistical Methods (freshman level)

Instructor Information
Instructor	Michelle Askew
Email	askewml@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6419
Office	Student Center - Room: 403
Office Hours	12:00-2:00 mw, 9:30-11:00 tr, 12:15-1:30 tr, 12:00-12:30 F.  Other hours are available by appointment.
Additional Contact Information
Course Information
Description	Collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data, and probability. Analysis includes descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Use of appropriate technology is recommended.
Required Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data with My Stat Access, Sullivan, 6th Edition, Pearson Publishing, 2021 ISBN 9780135780275
Additional Materials/Resources	Scientific Calculator
Corequisites/Prerequisites	TSIA 2 complete in Mathematics"
Learning Outcomes	Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Explain the use of data collection and statistics as tools to reach reasonable conclusions. 2. Recognize, examine and interpret the basic principles of describing and presenting data. 3. Compute and interpret empirical and theoretical probabilities using the rules of probabilities and combinatorics. 4. Explain the role of probability in statistics. 5. Examine, analyze and compare various sampling distributions for both discrete and continuous random variables. 6. Describe and compute confidence intervals. 7. Solve linear regression and correlation problems. 8. Perform hypothesis testing using statistical methods.
Core Objectives	1. Critical Thinking Skills - Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis. 2. Communication Skills - Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication. 3. Empirical and Quantitative Skills - Applies the manipulation and/or analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions.
Lecture Topics Outline	All assignments are posted in MyLab Math and must be done on a computer. These are approximate test dates: February 13, 2024 March 5, 2024 April 16, 2024 May 2, 2024
Major Assignments Schedule	MATH_1342_71_202390_P00131853.pdf
Final Exam Date	May 2, 2024 - 1:40 PM   Through  May 2, 2024 - 2:55 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 60 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Tests: 60% Quizzes: 25% Homework: 15% All assignments will be done on computers using MyLab Math. Free temporary access is available for 10 days from when you log in.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	I will not discuss your grades with anyone other than you. This must be done either in person or in your Lamar PA email.
Attendance Policy	You must read your email daily, do your homework and not skip any tests or quizzes. If something should occur let me know within 24 hours. This is a college course and the above demonstrates that you are participating in the course.
Additional Information	February 26,2024                       Last day to drop a course or withdraw without academic penalty. March 11-15, 2024 Spring Break, No classes March 29,2024 Good Friday.  No classes. April 12, 2024 Last day to drop a course or withdraw with academic penalty. May 3, 2024 Last Class Day, Final Exam
Institutional Policies
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Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect	As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
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Grievance / Complaint / Concern	If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Department Information	General Education and Developmental Studies Chair: Dr. Steven Zani Email: zanisj@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6431