MTH 150

ELEMENTARY STATISTICS

Elementary statistical inference, with an emphasis on ideas, techniques, and applications in the life, physical, and social sciences. Topics include descriptive statistics, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, contingency tables, multiple regression, and analysis of variance. Not open to mathematics majors or students with credit in MTH 351. Prerequisite: A grade of 2.0 or higher in MTH 094 or meet Department of Mathematics and Computer Science placement criteria through the ALEKS placement test. (Three Credits)


Course Specifics



Meeting Times(s):

This course carries three (3) credits. Classes will meet in SLC 403 on Tuesday and Thursday -
Section B:     1:00 pm to 2:15 pm
Section C:     2:30 pm to 3:45 pm

Prerequisiste(s):

A grade of 2.0 or higher in MTH 094 or meet Department of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science placement criteria through the ALEKS placement test

Assignments:

Homework will be assigned. Many assigned problems will be reviewed and explained in class.

Grading:

Course grades will be determined as follows:


There will be a minimum of three (3) examinations. Also, there may be several computer based projects. All tests and projects will aggregate to 70% of the course grade. A cumulative final examination will be given and will be worth 30% of the total grade. Failure to take any test or submit any project/assignment will result in a failing grade for the course. You must receive a passing grade in the final examination to receive a passing grade for the course.


All work is to be your own - any instances to the contrary will result in a failing grade for the course and referral to the Academic Deans.

Class attendance is highly encouraged. Should you miss a class for any reason, you are still responsible for all announcements and all material presented during that class. Attendance will be taken and will affect borderline grades. Please note that the Wilkes Student Handbook states that after five consecutive instructional hours of unexcused absences from a class, students may be readmitted to the class only by action of the Office of Student Affairs and the department chairperson concerned.

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