Math 140 - Introduction to Statistics - Anzhela Grigoryan

Introduction

Welcome to Math 140, Introduction to Statistics.  This is 100% online course. My name is Anzhela "Angela" Grigoryan, and I’m excited to be your instructor.

In this course, you’ll explore how data is collected, analyzed, and used to make decisions—an essential skill in today’s data-driven world.

Whether you're curious about trends, want to make informed decisions, or are considering a career as a data analyst, data scientist, or statistician, this course will give you a strong foundation to build on.

Course Description

Math 140 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 and how to use computer-based statistical software.

Course Student Learning Outcomes for Math 140 (CSLOs)

1. Apply basic statistical procedures, including the collection, analysis, and reporting of data designed to test a research hypothesis.
2. Demonstrate the appropriate use of computer-based statistical software.

What to Expect in this Course

Important Class Information

• NO Zoom Class Meetings: There will NOT be any required Zoom meetings.  This class is ASYNCHRONOUS.  This means you watch lecture videos provided in Canvas and work at your own pace.  You can meet with your instructor if you need tutoring.  
• Tutoring: If you need tutoring or help, feel free to email your instructor 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. 
• Textbook is free: We will be using the free textbook “Introduction to Statistics for Community College Students (1st edition) by Matt Teachout.  The textbook sections and video lectures may be found in the “Modules” menu of Canvas. The textbook problems may be found in the “Assignments” menu in Canvas. Links to the sections, problems, and videos may also be found at Mr. Teachout’s Website:  matt-teachout.org.  
• Class materials: RECOMMENDED:  A small 4 function or scientific calculator, 3x5 cards for vocabulary, paper for assignments, pencil (or blue or black pen) for video lecture notes and textbook problem initial answers, green pen for checks indicating correct answers, red pen for X’s indicating wrong answers and writing correct answers from the answer key.
• Free Statistics Computer Software: We will primarily use the free statistics analysis program StatKey. StatKey can be accessed at lock5stat.com.  StatKey does not need to be downloaded and works great on both MAC and PC computers.  You will be taught how to use the program during the semester.  Homework problems may include pictures of other statistics software programs like Statcato for you to analyze.  For these kinds of problems, you will only need to analyze the graph or statistics provided.  You do NOT need to download Statcato or "R".  If a computer calculation is needed, you will be calculating with StatKey.
• Typical Week: Each week you will watch lecture videos and take notes whenever your schedule permits.  You can re-watch the lecture videos as many times as you want.  You may also read the textbook if further explanation is needed.  You will then try a few problems from the textbook, correct your answers with the answer key provided, and then submitting your answers and corrections to Canvas.  Occasionally you will also have a class discussion with your classmates in Canvas. 
• Work Ethic: It is very important to your success in the class that you do not fall behind too much.  Keep up with watching your video lectures, working on the problems in the textbook, and completing your exams and project.  Do not fall behind. 
• Time Commitment: Most people do fine in 140 classes as long as they set aside enough time to watch the videos and work on the problems and exams.  Remember a 16-week Math 140 class was originally designed to meet 5 hours per week, not counting homework time. An 8-week class meets 10 hours a week not counting homework time. A 5-week class usually meets around 15 hours a week not counting homework time.  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 work on the material, it is best not to take the class.
• Assignments: Lecture video notes, textbook assignments with corrections, and discussions. Assignments and Discussions should be submitted in the “Assignments” menu in Canvas at any time before or on the due date. 
• Discussions: When discussing ideas with your classmates, be kind and respectful.  Do not use obscene language.  Do NOT use AI like ChatGPT or copy online articles.  Your initial post should give your thoughts about the topic or at least what our textbook says about the topic.  ChatGPT or online statistics articles will never give an appropriate answer and will be considered cheating.  You will receive full credit as long as you have an initial post, and respond to at least two of your classmates.  Discussion assignments may be found in either the "Discussions" or "Assignments" section of Canvas.  Discussions will be typed into the Canvas field.  Besides your initial post, you will need to respond to at least two of your classmates.  Responses must be kind, helpful, encouraging, and respectful. Try to respond to students who have few responses or no responses. That way each student in the class gets at least one or two responses to think about. Discussions are worth 10 points each. 
• Lecture Video Notes and Corrected Textbook Problems:  Lecture Video Notes and Corrected Textbook Problem Assignments will be collected and must be hand-written!  Typed answers will NOT be accepted!  For each section in the textbook, go to the “Modules” section in Canvas, click on the section, watch the lecture videos provided and take some hand-written notes.  You will be turning in the lecture video notes in the Assignments menu in Canvas.  For textbook problems, go to the “Assignments section in Canvas” and click on the problem set for that section.  For each part of each problem assigned, write down what you think the answer is in either pencil or black pen.  This is an important step.  It is ok if you are wrong.  If you have no idea what the answer is, take a guess or write a "?".  Write something down.  After you have written down what you think the answer is in pencil or black pen, then go to the answer key provided and check yourself.  With a different color pen, put a check next to each part of each answer that you got correct.  This indicates topics you understand pretty well.  With your different color pen, put an "X" next to each part of each answer you got wrong.  This indicates topics you need to study more.  Next to each “X”, copy the correct answer from the answer key with your other color pen.  Any check, X, or anything copied from the answer key, must be in different color pen.  Once you have tried all of the problems and done your corrections, submit a picture or pdf of your lecture video notes and the attempted textbook problems with corrections to Canvas.  You will receive full credit as long as you put your first and last name and section title on the top of the assignment, put your lecture notes, try all problems assigned, and include your corrections.  Warning:  The answer key is a tool to help you do your corrections.  Anything copied from the answer key must be in a different color pen.  Your initial hand-written guesses in pencil or black pen should not be word for word the same as the answer key. That will considered cheating.  
• Exams: 
  • There will be three exams and one cumulative final exam in Math 140.  Exams will be proctored remotely using an online monitoring program. 
  • Anyone caught cheating on an exam will receive a zero for that exam and be reported to the office of the dean of students for disciplinary measures.
  • The chapter exams and the final exam will be given in canvas. The exam problems and answers rotate so each student gets different questions and a different exam.
  • When taking a chapter exam or final exam in Canvas, do not attempt to look up answers.  Canvas keeps track of how many times you click away from the screen.  If I see that you have been looking up answers, you will get a zero on the exam and you will be reported to the office of the dean of students for cheating.
  • For exams you must have the following:
  1. Computer access with internet and Chrome as a browser, and able to enable the online monitoring program.
  2. The computer must have speakers, a webcam, and a microphone.
  3. Basic or scientific calculator, you may use the calculator on the computer.
  4. Devices such as tablets and phones cannot be used to run the online monitoring program and therefore cannot be used for exams.  You will need a desktop or laptop computer with the above technology requirements.
  5. A valid photo ID.
• Projects: There will be at least one projects in the class.  
• Computer Needs: You will need a reliable computer with reliable, consistent Internet access.  You will also need an up-to-date internet browser, Chrome or Firefox are preferred for Canvas.  You will need to use Canvas regularly and you will need a word processing program (Microsoft Word) and a spreadsheet program (Microsoft Excel). Both are freely available in your MyCanyons account.
• Email Needs: You will need a valid MyCanyons email account that you will regularly check.
• Canvas: You will need a basic knowledge of Canvas.  You should know how to submit assignments and navigate the menus in Canvas in order to access class materials, assignments, and discussion posts.
• Prerequisite Computer Skills Needed: You should know how to type data into Excel spreadsheets and copy and paste from one Excel or Word document to another.  You should know how to save documents and convert to a pdf file and take pictures of your homework.  You should also know how to attach pdf's and pictures into Canvas and email messages.

Types of Assessments

• Weekly Canvas assignments
  • Weekly discussion boards
  • Homework assignments
  • Computer lab work
• Projects/presentations
• Exams (proctored via an online monitoring program)
• Comprehensive final exam (proctored via an online monitoring program)

Textbook Information

The textbook is free! We will be using the free textbook “Introduction to Statistics for Community College Students (1st edition) by Matt Teachout.   The textbook does NOT need to be printed.  The free textbook sections, problems, and lecture videos will be included in your canvas class. The textbook sections, problems and lecture videos can also be found under the "Statistics" menu:  matt-teachout.org.  You do NOT need to purchase anything at the COC bookstore.

Other Relevant Course Information

If our class has a waitlist, please continue to monitor your waitlist position.  Until the week prior to the start of the semester, if space becomes available, you may not need an add code since our system tends to automatically add students. If the course has available space during the first week of the semester, I will contact students from the official waitlist in the given order.  If I contact you to offer you a space, you will then have 24 hours to respond and will need to add and pay for the class immediately since it may take up to 48 hours for you to appear in and have access to our Canvas course. 

More detailed information will be provided on the syllabus.

For any additional questions, please contact me at anzhela.grigoryan@canyons.edu.

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)

The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!

Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)

College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website.

Online Counseling

The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.

Management of Stress and Mental Health

Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at StudentHealthCenter@canyons.edu. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.

Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.

You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.

Veterans Resource Center

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Library

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