Math-140X - Statistics With Support - Hasmik Mkrtchyan
| Course: | Statistics With Support |
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| Professor: | Hasmik Mkrtchyan |
| Email: | hasmik.mkrtchyan@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
My name is Prof. Hasmik Mkrtchyan and I am pleased that you chose Statistics With Support as the course to satisfy your college mathematics requirement. Statistics is an interesting and useful branch of mathematics. Many consider it a science and an art. It is a science because of the way we ask questions about the world and how we answer these questions. It is an art because there are different ways to ask and answer the same question. A statistician can choose among all possibilities to find the question and the answer to the question best suited for the situation.
I have a feeling that most of you believe that statistics is not for you. "Why do I need to know anything about statistics? I'm going to be a (insert non-mathematician here)."
I am certain that math is everywhere. In today's world, statistics is actually used everywhere for almost everything. Although you don't believe it yet, one day you will remember something that you learned in this course in one of those "Ah ha!" moments and impress your friends or colleagues with your statistical knowledge.
Course Description
This course will comprise of descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Organizing data through graphs and tables, we will use sampling to infer conclusions about the population.
What to Expect in this Course
Homework will be assigned through MyMathlab which has many helpful features including videos and "Show an example". We will use Statcrunch software and TI-84 Calculator. Statcrunch is included in your purchase of the MyMathlab. There are three mid-exams and a final exam.
Technology Requirements:
- Be sure you have reliable Internet access.
- In addition, you will need a scientific calculator for some exercises and exams. Your PC may already have one.
- Assignments will be submitted through Canvas.
- Computer access with internet and Chrome as a browser.
- The computer must have speakers, webcam, and microphone.
- We will be using StatCrunch as our statistical software. See https://www.statcrunch.com/help for video help.
- Basic or scientific calculator, you may use the calculator on the computer.
Project:
There will be at least one course project for this class. (You can choose to present a project in a group to improve your grade).It will be
- Turned in via Canvas
- Group/Individual project
- A PowerPoint project
Types of Assessments
Homework will be assigned in various formats. This may include watching and filling in video notes, worksheets, finishing classwork or anything else your instructor may assign to you. There will be several quizzes, projects, exams and a final. The exams and quizzes will be during class times and proctored through zoom.
Textbook Information
- Textbook: Introductory Statistics: Exploring the World Through Data. 3rd Edition. Authors: Gould, Ryan, and Wong.
Other Relevant Course Information
You will need to have computer access with Chrome as a browser. Computer must have speakers, webcam, microphone, and zoom downloaded on your computer to take this class. Some of the documents in this course will be available to you in PDF form. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader software on your computer, you can download it by going to http://get.adobe.com/reader/. We will be using StatCrunch as our statistical software. See https://www.statcrunch.com/help for video help. A scientific calculator is needed for this class. Announcements will be posted in CANVAS on a regular basis. They will appear on your CANVAS dashboard when you log in and/or will be sent to you directly through your preferred method of notification from CANVAS.
It is important to keep up with homework to succeed in the course.
Additional Resources
Canvas
This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:
- CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
- CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password
Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.
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Last updated: 08/15/2024 Sub#: 311