Syllabus

Course:  Statistics

Instructor:  Ms. Schnowske

School year:  2020-2021

Class Textbook: Elementary Statistics, Picturing the World by Ron Larson and Betsy Farber 7th edition.

Description of the course:    This is a two-semester course designed to provide an introductory study of statistics and probability to areas of applied sociology, business, economics, education, medicine, and mathematics. Students will learn the language of statistics and apply statistical techniques to practical applications.

Course content and objectives:

  • Introduction to statistics- will learn how to conduct a survey and how to design an experiment.
  • Describing, exploring, and comparing – will perform statistical analysis on sets of numerical data, compare the results and draw conclusions.
  •  Probability – will learn how to find probably for numerous events.
  • Probability distributions- perform statistical analysis on probability distribution tables.
  • Normal distributions – determine the type of distribution the data set represents and perform statistical analysis on the tables.
  • Determine probabilities for binomial probability distributions along with performing statistical analysis to the distributions.
  • Apply the Central Limit Theorem to practical applications.
  • Estimate population means and variances of large and small samples.
  • Hypothesis testing on the mean, standard deviation, and variance of large and small samples.
  • Make inferences about two means and the variations in the two samples.
  • Find correlations and regression in data sets

Grading Procedures: 

Your grade will be based upon two areas:  Homework- 25% and 75% Quizzes and Tests.

All homework assignments are 10 points, quizzes are 100 points and tests are100 points.

 

Homework:  Homework is collected on a daily basis.  Students will receive completion points for their homework, however, the assignment must always show work. Late work is accepted the following day for half credit.

Absences: If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to get the missing assignments when you return or go to http://www.gcsdblogs.org/schnowske//  If the absence was excused, you have two days to complete the assignment.  If the absence was unexcused, you only have one day to complete the assignment.  If you will absent because of a school function or doctor’s appointment, you are required to get the assignment before you leave school.

 

Supplies:

  1. Textbook                                             6.  Calculator  TI-84 models
  2. *3-Ring Binder                              7. Expo Markers
  3. Loose-leaf paper
  4. Dividers: Bell work, notes, quizzes, and journal entries
  5. A pencil and a pen

*Students are to save all homework in order, handouts, notes, bell work, journal entries and quizzes in their binder for a test grade each quarter. 

Classroom Rules:

  1. Come prepared to class.
  2. Be in your seat by the time the bell rings or you will be issued a tardy.
  3. Raise your hand to participate and only talk when given permission.
  4. Be respectful and act appropriate towards the teacher and students.
  5. Cell phones are to remain in the baskets underneath the desks until given permission to have them out.

If you do not follow the rules, I will issue a verbal warning.  If the behavior continues, you will lose your electronic privileges for the day. If the behavior still continues, I will send you to the office and you will lose your electronic privileges for the week.

Conference hours:

Before school: 7:30 A.M. – 8:00 A.M.

After school: 2:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.

During this time, I am happy to conference with parents and help students with any questions or concerns. If you stop by during my conference hour, please make arrangements ahead of time. I also can be contacted at sschnowske@geneseoschools.org.