syllabus

Economics 3402 Sections 01D, 02D, 03D (Spring 2012)
Statistics for Business I

Hilde Patron-Boenheim, Ph.D.
Richards College of Business, Room 1311
678-839-5036
hpatron@westga.edu
http://www.westga.edu/~hpatron/

Course Information:
In this class you will have regular lectures in room RCOB 1308 and online readings, videos, and assignments through the website STATSPORTAL.

You need to purchase access to Statsportal and register your access code. For instructions on how to purchase and register the code go to the end of this syllabus.

Also, you need to bring a calculator to class and tests (NO CELLPHONES!). The calculator must, at the very least allow you to raise numbers to various powers and take all kinds of roots. A statistical calculator would be preferable.

You are required to attend the first meeting and all four exams. All other meetings are optional but highly recommended. All meetings are scheduled in room RCOB 1308. Most of the meetings are on Wednesdays. Check the detailed schedule below for topics and due dates. On dates when there is no face-to-face meeting scedule you need to wrok on the assigned module. Every module has several assigned readings and videos. Module are usually due on Mondays by the end of class time.

Date	Meeting Type	Topic	Assignment Due (value in parenthesis)
Monday, January 9	In-class	Introduction	None
Wednesday, January 11	In-class	Chapter 1.1	None
Friday, January 13	On-line	Chapter 1.1	Sign up for Statsportal (1 extra credit point)
Monday, January 16	No-Class	Martin Luther King	Martin Luther King
Wednesday, January 18	In-class	Chapter 1.2	None
Friday, January 20	On-line	Chapter 1.2	Module 1 (chapter 1.1) is due: -readings (1%) -videos (1%) -multiple choice quiz (3%)
Monday, January 23	On-line	Chapter 1.2	Module 2 (chapter 1.2) is due: -readings (1%) -videos (1%) -multiple choice quiz (3%)
Wednesday, January 25	In-class	Chapter 1.3	None
Friday, January 27	On-line	Chapter 1.3	None
Monday, January 30	On-line	Chapter 1.3	Module 3 (chapter 1.3) is due: -readings (1%) -videos (1%) -multiple choice quiz (3%)
Wednesday, February 1	In-class Exam	Chapter 1	Multiple choice in-class exam (15%)
Friday, February 3	On-line	Chapter 2	None
Monday, February 6	On-line	Chapter 2	None
Wednesday, February 8	In-class	Chapter 2	None
Friday, February 10	On-line	Chapter 2	None
Monday, February 13	On-line	Chapter 2	Module 4 (chapter 2) is due: -readings (1%) -videos (1%) -multiple choice quiz (3%)
Wednesday, February 15	In-class	Chapter 4	None
Friday, February 17	On-line	Chapter 4	None
Monday, February 20	On-line	Chapter 4	Module 5 (chapter 4) is due: -readings (1%) -videos (1%) -multiple choice quiz (3%)
Wednesday, February 22	In-class Exam	Chapters 2&4	Multiple choice in-class exam (15%)
Friday, February 24	On-line	Chapter 5	None
Monday, February 27	On-line	Chapter 5	None
Wednesday, February 29	In-class	Chapter 5	None
Friday, March 2	On-line	Chapter 5	None
Monday, March 5	On-line	Chapter 5	Module 6 (chapter 5) is due: -readings (1%) -videos (1%) -multiple choice quiz (3%)
Wednesday, March 7	In-class	Chapter 5	None
Friday, March 9	On-line	Chapter 6	None
Monday, March 12	On-line	Chapter 6	Module 7 (chapter 6) is due: -readings (1%) -videos (1%) -multiple choice quiz (3%)
Wednesday, March 14	In-class	Chapter 6	None
Friday, March 16	On-line	Chapter 6	- Complete a hard copy of the review for test # 3. Available on Statsportal.
Monday, March 19	Spring Break	Spring Break	Spring Break
Wednesday, March 21	Spring Break	Spring Break	Spring Break
Friday, March 23	Spring Break	Spring Break	Spring Break
Monday, March 26	In-class	Review	None
Wednesday, March 28	In-class Exam	Chapters 5&6	Multiple choice in-class exam (15%)
Friday, March 30	On-line	Chapter 7.1	None
Monday, April 2	On-line	Chapter 7.1	None
Wednesday, April 4	In-class	Chapter 7.1	None
Friday, April 6	On-line	Chapter 7.1	None
Monday, April 9	On-line	Chapter 7.1	Module 8 (chapter 7.1) is due: -readings (1%) -videos (1%) -multiple choice quiz (3%)
Wednesday, April 11	In-class	Chapter 10.1	None
Friday, April 13	On-line	Chapter 10.1	None
Monday, April 16	On-line	Chapter 10.1	Module 9 (chapter 10.1) is due: -readings (1%) -videos (1%) -multiple choice quiz (3%)
Wednesday, April 18	In-class	Review	None
Friday, April 20	On-line	Review	- Complete a hard copy of the review for test # 4. Available on Statsportal.
April 23-27*	Final Exams Week	Chapters 7.1 & 10.1	Final Exams Week

*For students in Econ 3402-01D (9AM class), your fourth exam is on Monday, April 23^rd from 8-9AM.

*For students in Econ 3402-02D (10AM class), your fourth exam is on Wednesday, April 25^th from 8-9AM.

*For students in Econ 3402-03D (11AM class), your fourth exam is on Friday, April 27^th from 11AM-12PM.

In this course we study basic statistics concepts and emphasize their applications to business environments. The various topics include methods of presenting data, probability theory and distribution, central tendency and dispersion measures, hypothesis testing, and linear regression.

Prerequisites: MAT111 or MATH 1113, CISM 2201 and a 2.0 minimum GPA. You also need to have access to a computer and you must have access to the internet.

Textbook: "Practice of Statistics for Business and Economics, 3rd Edition" by Moore, McCabe, Duckworth and Alwan. You have two options. YOU MUST SELECT ONE OF THE TWO. ACCESS TO THE ONLINE STATSPORTAL IS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COURSE.

Option 2: Practice of Statistics for Business and Economics & StatsPortal: ISBN-13: 9781429278270

(1) Construct and interpret tabular and graphical methods of presenting qualitative and quantitative data. (LG2, LG3, LG10)

(2) Construct and interpret summary numerical measures of location, variability, and association for the sample and the population. (LG2, LG3, LG10)

(3) Apply basic probability concepts, expected value, and variance to a variety of business applications (LG2, LG6, LG10)

(4) Use discrete and continuous probability distributions and sampling distributions in a variety of business applications (LG2, LG3, LG6, LG10)

(6) Estimate regression models, evaluate the results of regression models, and use the results for prediction and forecasting (LG2, LG3, LG6, LG10)

(7) Use Microsoft Excel to generate descriptive statistics and perform regression and correlation analysis (LG2, LG3, LG6, LG10)

Note: A complete list of expected learning goals (LG) for the Economics Department can be found at the department web site (http://www.westga.edu/econ/index_12904.php).

There is no grade for coming to class, but you are responsible for all material and all announcements made in class.

You cannot claim as an excuse for missing an assignment or quiz being absent when the announcement was made.

Each test is worth 15%. The four tests combined are worth 60%. The exams are all multiple choice. You need to bring an 882-Escantron to each test. If you miss a test you will have to provide a valid excuse in writting (doctor's excuse for example). If I deem the excuse acceptable you will have to take a cumulative final exam on the date of the last exam. No other alternatives will be available for missed exams. No re-scheduling of the final exam date either. The final exam cannot be used to replace a low scoring test. You must arrive to tests on time. You will not be allowed to start a test if someone else has already finished and left the room.

There will be 9 online modules. Each module has assigned readings, videos, and a multiple choice quiz. The readings are worth 1%, the videos are worth 1%, and the quiz is worth 3% of the final grade. Each module is therefore worth 5% of the final grade. The lowest scoring module will be dropped. As a result, the online modules make up a combined 40% of the grade. Failure to complete an online assignment by the deadline will result in a zero on assignment. No make-ups will given under any circumstances. Deadlilnes will not be moved under any circumstances. You are responsible for completing the assignments by the deadline.

If you have any questions, concerns, complaints, etc. about your grade you MUST bring it to my attention within 48 of the posting date. You cannot wait until the end of the semester to argue about missing grades, or other problems (48 hours from publication date).

Academic dishonesty as described by the Honor Code (which you can find at http://www.westga.edu/undergrad/1762.htm) will not be tolerated. Any such actions will result in a score of zero on the associated assignment(s) and/or dismissal from the course with a grade of F. The following actions will be considered violations of the honor code in this course:

-Talking to classmates during tests.
-Looking at other students' exams.
-Texting or emailing during tests.
-Borrowing/sharing calculators during tests.
-Working in groups or getting help on online assignments.

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If you are a student who is disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and requires assistance or support services, please seek assistance through the Center for Disability Services. A CDS Counselor will coordinate those services. See http://www.westga.edu/~dserve/

No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or disability, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by UWG.

The instructor reserves the right to change this syllabus at anytime during the semester. Any changes will be announced in writing.

You can purchase the access card (and book) at the bookstore, or you can purchase it online directly using a credit card.

To purchase the access code online, direct your browser to http://courses.bfwpub.com/psbe3e and click on "students:purchase access to StatsPortal".

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