STAT-C1000E - Introduction to Statistics with Support - Matt Teachout

Introduction

Welcome to STAT-C1000E Introduction to Statistics with Support.  My name is Matt Teachout.  My last name is pronounced "2-Show".  STAT C1000E is a basic introduction to the principles and theory behind statistics and analyzing data.  STAT C1000E is longer than a usual STAT C1000 class, and includes extra support instruction in basic mathematics and data analysis to help get you through the class. 

Understanding how decisions are made with data is an important skill in the modern world.  There are many jobs available in this field including data analyst, database manager, data scientist, and statistician.  

Course Description

STAT C1000E with Teachout is an in-person project-based statistics course with extra support that examines statistical methods including collecting data, bias, experimental design, categorical and quantitative data analysis, regression, probability, sampling and theoretical distributions, population estimations, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, categorical and quantitative association tests. The course also shows you how to use computer-based statistical software (Excel and StatKey) and provides extra instruction in basic mathematics and data analysis skills to help with identifying, analyzing, and solving problems in Introductory Statistics.

What to Expect in this Course

Important Class Information

• Face-to-Face Meetings: Usually face-to-face Math 140X classes with Teachout meet twice a week for 4 hours.  Lectures are face-to-face and a hard copy of assignments and projects are turned in during class.  

• Tutoring:  If you need tutoring or help, feel free to attend Mr. Teachout’s face-to-face office hours or you can email Mr. Teachout to set up one-on-one zoom tutoring.  The COC Tutoring Center (TLC) also offers free tutoring for all COC students.  Just go to canyons.edu/TLC.  You will need your student ID.  If you go to TLC, it is important to let the TLC know that you need Math 140 Statistics tutoring. 
   
• Fall 2025 Textbook: Classes meeting in Fall 2025 will still be using the free OER textbook "Introduction to Statistics for Community College Students". The free OER book is available on the Canvas shell and at Matt's website www.matt-teachout.org. This is the last semester we are using the free OER book. 
   
• Winter/Spring 2026 Textbook: Starting in 2026, we will be using my support textbook “Intro Stats with Support (1st edition) by Matt Teachout. The textbook may be purchased at our COC bookstore or at Kendall Hunt publishing.   
   
• Class materials: RECOMMENDED:  A small 4 function calculator, 3x5 cards for vocabulary, paper for assignments, pencil (or blue or black pen) for initial answers, red pen for X’s indicating wrong answers, green pen for checks indicating correct answers.  
   
• StatKey: We will be primarily use the free statistics analysis program StatKey. StatKey can be accessed at lock5stat.com.  StatKey does not need to downloaded and works great on both MAC and PC computers. You will be taught how to use StatKey during the semester.  
   
• Excel: Using Excel is an important skill to master. Data sets in the class are saved on Excel files. You will be taught how to use Excel during the semester. Desktop computers with Excel are available in the classroom. It is advisable to get Excel on your laptop if you plan to use one the class. Free versions of Excel are available on your My.Canyons student account.
   
• Typical Class: Each class you will be taking notes from statistics lectures and support lectures. You will also be working on statistics and support problems.    
   
• Time Commitment: Most people do fine in Stat-C1000E classes as long as they regularly attend class and set aside enough time to work on the problems and projects. Stat-C1000E meets 8 hours per week. Note:  Everyone works at their own pace.  Some students may require more time than others. If you do not have an appropriate number of hours set aside each week to attend class and work on the material, it is best not to take the class. 
   
• Projects: Instead of exams, you will be completing 3 or 4 major projects. 
   
• Classwork Assignments: You will get points for taking notes and completing problems during class. If you are absent, you will need to make up the points you missed during class.
   
• No Exams: There are no unit exams or final exam in the class. You will be completing projects and a final project instead.
   
• Email Needs: You will need a valid MyCanyons email account that you will regularly check.
   
• Canvas: You should know how to access the Canvas shell to check your grades in the class. 

Types of Assessments

Projects: Instead of exams, you will be completing 3 or 4 major projects. 

Classwork Assignments: You will get points for taking notes and completing problems during class. If you are absent, you will need to make up the points you missed during class.

Textbook Information

Fall 2025 Textbook: Classes meeting in Fall 2025 will still be using the free OER textbook "Introduction to Statistics for Community College Students". The free OER e-book is available on the Canvas shell and at Matt's website www.matt-teachout.org. This is the last semester we are using the free OER book. 
 

Winter/Spring 2026 Textbook: Starting in 2026, we will be using my support textbook “Intro Stats with Support (1st edition) by Matt Teachout. The e-book may be purchased at our COC bookstore or at Kendall Hunt publishing.   

Other Relevant Course Information

More detailed information is provided on the syllabus and on Matt's website www.matt-teachout.org. 

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.

Online Education

Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.

The Learning Center (TLC)

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Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)

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