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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 (3rd ed.) by Warren Wiley, 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 Software (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 the online Bookstore. If you would like a physical textbook to read, the option below shows the bundle you will need to purchase to receive that.

Software + eBook                             ISBN = 978-1642772791

Software + eBook + Textbook            ISBN = 978-1642772807

 

To purchase the software 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. 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.