Math-140 - Introductory Statistics - Ambika Silva
| Course: | Introductory Statistics |
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| Professor: | Ambika Silva |
| Email: | ambika.silva@canyons.edu |
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| Course Length: | Other: applies to all course lengths |
| Textbook Title: | Concepts in Statistics ebook-Free in Canvas |
| Types of Assessments: | • Proctored exams live via Proctorio • Course Projects (Individual and Group) • Online quizzes through Canvas • Weekly discussion boards • Homework assignments through Canvas |
Introduction
Welcome to our online version of Math 140: Introductory Statistics. My name is Ambika Silva, and I will be your instructor for this course. Please note there are two Professor Silvas teaching here, be sure to contact the correct Silva when you want to email me. This orientation letter will provide you with helpful information as you prepare for our class.
Course Description
Math 140 examines statistical methods including collecting data, bias, experimental design, exploratory data analysis, regression, probability, sampling and theoretical distributions, population estimations, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, categorical and quantitative association tests and how to use computer-based statistical software.
What to Expect in this Course
First Day of Class:
Typically on the first day of a face-to-face class, your instructor will say each name on the official roster and mark whether the person is present. There will be a few assignments due on the first day of the semester. This deadline will be 24 hours after the class begins. Please consult the Academic Calendar for official term dates.
If you do not log in to Canvas and do the required assignments due on the first day of the semester or contact the instructor via email to share that you’re having issues with accessing Canvas by the required date and time, you will be dropped from the course as a “No Show.”
If you are not active for an extended period of time (typically one week, but can vary depending on the length of the course) during the semester/term, you may be dropped from the course. Please make sure that you are staying on top of all Canvas assignments as there will be no makeup assignments for any reason.
A typical weekly schedule:
Watch lecture videos while taking lesson notes, complete assignments for that lesson through Canvas outlined in that week(s) module.
During a week when you have an exam, you should do the review assignments, review your homework, and then take the real exam. Your exam will be timed and proctored using Proctorio. Your window for the exam will be at least two days.
Time Commitment:
Every student is expected to make a serious time commitment for this course every week. You should set aside time for watching videos, completing assignments, and many additional hours for learning the material and doing homework (individually or in online study groups). Homework will be assigned weekly via Canvas modules and you will have at least one week to complete the week's module.
Technology Requirements:
- Be sure you have reliable Internet access as you will spend a lot of time in Canvas.
- 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, and able to enable Proctorio Chrome Extension for exams
- The computer must have speakers, webcam, and microphone
- StatCrunch access
- Basic or Scientific Calculator, may use calculator on computer
Project:
There will be at least one course project for this class. It will be
- Turned in via Canvas
- Group/Individual project
- A PowerPoint project
Exams:
There will be at least three exams, plus a cumulative final exam. Exams/Tests will be proctored remotely using Proctorio in Canvas. You must have a computer, webcam, chrome browser, and microphone. Tablets and phones may not be used with Proctorio.
Additional Textbook Information / Link to OER Textbook
- We will be using StatCrunch as our statistical software. See https://www.statcrunch.com/help for video help.
- Canvas: Our course will be using the Canvas course management system to support our teaching and learning goals starting on the first day of the course.
- You can access our course on the first day of class at https://coc.instructure.com/login/canvas using your MyCanyons username as your login. If you have never used Canvas before, your default password is “students”. You are automatically added to the course by the school system as long as you are enrolled in the class.
- After login, click on Dashboard or Courses to locate our class. Then click on the title of our class.
- If you haven’t done so already, change your Canvas password.
- From the left menu bar, click on Account → Settings → Edit
- From this window, you can also enter an email address and/or text preferences if you would like to receive text messages for assignments, deadlines, and due dates.
- Then go to Notifications. On this screen, you may edit what you receive from Canvas and the method of contact.
- Click on Account → Notifications. Under Notification Preferences, you can control the method and way Canvas contacts you with reminders of course deadlines and activity. These can be updated/changed at any time.
- Please also use the following website at https://www.canyons.edu/academics/onlineeducation/studentsupport/canvasstudentguides.php. Here, you can also access Canvas user guides with helpful tips for navigating and using Canvas. For any Canvas related issues, please call the Canvas Student Support line at (661)362-3344 during college business hours, or (877)889-9052 for 24/7 support.
- We will be using Proctorio for exam proctoring. Please see https://proctorio.com/support for 24-hour support. There will be a practice Proctorio enabled assignment in the first week so that you can see what you will require for exams. You will need a photo ID when taking the exam, as well as a webcam and microphone. If you are unable to do Proctorio, an oral exam is able to be done one on one with your professor. You will need to arrange for this prior to the deadline for the exam.
- You must have a reliable computer with reliable, consistent Internet access
- You must have an up-to-date internet browser, Chrome is preferred for Canvas.
- Access to a word processing program (such as Microsoft Word) and slideshow presentation program (such as Microsoft PowerPoint), you may use Google Docs and Google Slides instead.
- Valid MyCanyons email account that you will regularly check
- Basic document creation and handling (how to cut/copy/paste from one document to another.
- Be able to create and save documents in Microsoft Word and as a pdf file, how to attach documents to email messages and discussion posts, how to create and save a graph/chart/diagram, etc. in Microsoft Excel or Microsoft PowerPoint.
Other Relevant Course Information
Please contact me at ambika.silva@canyons.edu if you want to add the class after the semester has begun or if you have any other questions/concerns. If you are waitlisted at the beginning of the semester, I will contact you when/if you can be added to my roster. You will be given 24 hours to respond with your interest, and then you will be given an add code. Please know that failure to respond will mean that you are forfeiting your spot in the course. Your spot will be given to another student on the waitlist, and you will lose your priority as a waitlisted student. After you add the class, it could take up to 24 hours to get into the canvas course (I do not have control over that), so be sure to add as soon as I give you the add code.
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.
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Last updated: 11/10/2020 Sub # Orig: 684