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This course has an assignment that is due by 11:55 pm Central Standard Time on Wednesday night of the first week of class. Failure to complete this assignment will result in your removal from the course for non-participation.

Textbooks

Textbook (Online access required):

Beginning Statistics (2nd ed.) by Warren, Denley, and Atchley published by Hawkes Learning

Online access to the courseware is the only resource required for this course. The majority of the homework will be done in the Hawkes Learning Courseware (online). You must purchase the online access. The recommendation is that you purchase it directly from Hawkes. However, if you need to use a CMU book voucher, then it is also available through MBS Bookstore. If you would like a physical textbook to read, the option below shows the bundle you will need to purchase to receive that.

Courseware(Online Access) Required + eBook*

978-1-941552-50-6

Courseware (Online Access) + eBook + Physical Textbook (optional)

978-1-941552-51-3

 * Included eBook can only be accessed online through the courseware.

To purchase the courseware directly from Hawkes Learning or enter an already purchased access code:

Go to this address: https://learn.hawkeslearning.com/Portal/User/Login (If you need instructions, click “Watch the Training Video!” link)

There is a complimentary 20 day access if you need extra time to purchase access. You can have access the first day of class with this. Follow the instructions at the above link.

To purchase bundles with the physical books, you can go to the following Hawkes website: http://hawkespublishing.stores.yahoo.net/index.html.

Further instructions will be available on the day the class opens in the instructor's syllabus.

Special Requirements

A TI 83/84 calculator is recommended for this course.

Course Description

An introduction to basic statistical procedures with application to all areas.  Prerequisite: Meet or exceed University policy for College Algebra (3 hr course); or MA103 with a grade of C or better; or by permission of the Chair.

Course Objectives

  • To provide a survey type approach related to the summarization and presentation of data.
  • To introduce the student to the field of statistics covering the computational processes, interpretation of results and application of the statistical principals to real life settings.
  • To expose the student to the concept of probability theory.
  • To expose the student to the concepts of and the use of statistical samples.
  • To expose the student to statistical hypothesis testing.
  • To expose the student to regression analysis.