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Spring 2016 Elementary Statistics Romain College of Business Department of Economics and Marketing

ECON265.NO1COURSEOUTLINEThisdocumentoutlinesthecoursegoals,learningobjectives,courseactivities,

andassessmentsoflearning.

WhatisthisIntroductoryBusinessStatisticscourseallabout?

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COURSE OVERVIEW

WHEN: January 11, 2016 – May 4, 2016 WHERE: Online via Blackboard USI Blackboard Login Page: Use your MyUSI Login INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Name: Mohammed Khayum, Ph.D. OfficeLocation: BEC 1018 OfficePhone: 464-1720 or 465-1681 E-mail: mkhayum@usi.edu OfficeHours: By appointment (email, in person, phone, or by other agreed upon video method) COURSE MATERIALS: We will not be using a textbook in this course. Instead, an open learning initiative will be utilized to access course materials. Required readings: See Course Modules tab at the course blackboard site. The course key to access the modules is: econ265sp16. If the blackboard site is not functioning at any time you can access the open learning initiative at www.oli.com.edu. You will need to register then use the course key econ265sp16.

COURSE DESCRIPTION An initial presentation of the conceptual framework of statistical thinking. The course then presents design and graphical techniques for describing data and for making inferences from the data. Business applications are utilized for illustration. Prerequisite(s): MATH 111 and CIS 151. COURSE GOAL and LEARNING OBJECTIVES The goal of this course is for students to develop the habit of putting statistical thinking into action. To do so we will concentrate on activities related to the discovery and utilization of useful information to achieve business objectives.

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The following learning objectives will be used to establish learning outcomes for this course. In particular, upon successful completion of this course students should be able to: (1) Select entities from a population using simple random sampling (2) Identify the study design and/or procedures used to collect data contained in datasets (3) Evaluate the benefits and limitations of a dataset in general and in relation to specified objective(s) (4) Describe properties of datasets (5) Identify the graphical and/or numerical analysis tools that are appropriate to use with datasets (6) Use statistical methods and tools with datasets to produce estimates (point and/or interval) of population parameters (7) Describe properties of sampling distributions (8) Use the following statistical inference procedures to draw conclusions Confidence intervals; Sample size; Prediction intervals (9) Conduct hypothesis tests in relation to regression coefficients, averages, variances, and proportions (10) Identify sources of variation (special cause and common-cause) in business processes (11) Identify appropriate process improvement and problem solving tools to use in different situations (12) Use a process improvement toolkit to examine business processes and make recommendations ROMAIN COLLEGE of BUSINESS SKILL DEVELOPMENT This course will help to develop: Analytical Problem Solving skills with an emphasis on proficiency in the following traits: 1. Using concepts 2. Using information 3. Using analytical operations 4. Interpretation of results ABOUT THIS COURSE This is an introductory business statistics course. The course is organized around five themes. Each theme provides opportunities for you to discover the practical significance of statistics and build confidence in your ability to use data to make judgments and decisions. After successfully completing this course you will have developed the confidence and capability to identify situations where basic statistical tools can be applied. Since there is an emphasis on developing your competencies to put statistical thinking into action, the course will rely heavily on activities that integrate your current knowledge and skills in the application of statistical concepts, methods, and tools. These learning experiences will provide you with a usable toolkit for life, career, and jobs to be done currently and in the future. COURSE EVALUATION You are able to provide feedback about this course before and during the course evaluation period. The course evaluation period is between 8 a.m. on April 13, 2016 and 8 a.m. on April 28, 2016. You will receive reminders about the opportunity to evaluate this course on April 18, 2016 and April 25, 2016. COURSE REQUIREMENTS System Requirements

a) A dedicated computer with an updated operating system (Windows or Mac). b) Reliable internet access and access to a web browser compatible with Blackboard. c) Java installed on your computer. d) Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. e) Anti-virus software installed on your computer. f) Microsoft Office

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g) Access to fax machine, scanner and printer h) Access to JMP – JMP is accessible to all USI students via MyUSI and is free to download and use

Online Student Readiness Assessment (optional)

Please go to Blackboard and enter the course site "FREE Distance Learning Student Readiness Assessment" to get started with the assessment. This assessment is completely free for all USI students. It takes about 20-30 minutes to complete. If you do not see this course on Blackboard or have any questions about this assessment, please call the Department of Distance Learning at 812/228-5124 for assistance.

ASSESSMENT of LEARNING

Learning Activities Days Due Points Percent Grading

Practice Activities Did I Get This Learn by Doing

Varies by week 100 25%

A = 90 – 100%

B = 80 – 89%

C = 70 – 79%

D = 60 – 69%

Checkpoints/Quizzes Sundays 60 15%

Case Studies End of Week 6 End of Week 15

40 10%

Internet Assignments Sundays 40 10%

JMP Varies 40 10%

Excel Varies 40 10%

Mid-Term Exam Week 7 (March 23 – March 28)

40 10%

Final Exam Week 16 (April 28 – May 3)

40 10%

Total Possible Points 400

GRADING OVERVIEW Your final grade will be determined by how well you engage in the learning activities and perform in the assessment of learning in the course. A weekly course activities calendar provides details on the list of activities and due dates. An end of week due date is Sunday evening up to 11:59 p.m. (a) You can earn up to 100 points by engaging in the practice activities at the OLI course site (i) did I get this; (ii) learn by doing. Points from these practice activities will be based on your efforts to engage as fully as possible by attempting all of the activities included in designated OLI readings identified in the course activities calendar.

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(b) You can earn up to 60 points from an average of the grades in your 15 best scores among the 20 learning checkpoints available at the OLI course site that are listed in the course activities calendar. (c) Two case studies, one due at the end of the 6th week and another due at the end of the 15th week accounts for 40 total points (20 points for each case). (d) Several Internet assignments will account for 40 points. These assignments will be made available within the first three weeks of the course. (e) Up to 80 points can be earned in activities involving the use of spreadsheet software (Excel - 40 points) and statistical software (JMP – 40 points). (f) Two examinations account for a total of 80 points (40 points for each exam). The examinations will be based on the course materials as well as the learning activities associated with (a) to (e) above. The mid-term exam will be available during the 7th week and the final exam during the 16th week. Each exam will aim to evaluate what you know and can do in relation to the 12 learning objectives identified on page 3. Specific learning outcomes associated with each of the 12 learning objectives will be identified and shared with the class prior to each exam. COURSE POLICIES

Academic Dishonesty

Students are expected to maintain complete honesty and integrity in the academic experiences both in and out of the classroom. Any student found guilty of dishonesty including, but not limited to, plagiarism and/or cheating on an examination will be subject to disciplinary action. Students are encouraged to review USI's academic dishonesty policy at http://www.usi.edu/deanofstudents/code

Engagement and Immersion

In order to obtain full credit for course practice activities, students need to be actively engaged in the weekly activities. Course engagement and immersion constitutes 30% of your grade.

Diversity Issues

The learning environment should be considered a safe space for all students. The pursuit of an intellectually open setting for class discussions is one of the goals of the course. Students should feel free to articulate respectfully different perceptions of the social world; however, belittling, abusive, and discriminatory language will not be tolerated under any circumstances. For more information about diversity resources at USI, please visit http://www.usi.edu/diversityresources/

Disability Statement

If any member of the class feels that s/he has a disability, please advise me of desired accommodations by the end of the first week of class or as soon as you have written documentation. I will work with you and the staff of Disability Support Services to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that you have a fair opportunity to perform and participate in class. Please register with Disability Resources (DR) as soon as possible. Students who have or who receive an accommodation letter from DR are encouraged to discuss with course faculty the provisions of those accommodations as early in the semester as possible. To qualify for accommodation

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assistance, students must first register to use the disability resources in DR, Science Center Rm. 2206, 812-464-1961 http://www.usi.edu/disabilities. To help ensure that accommodations will be available when needed, students are encouraged to meet with course faculty at least 7 days prior to the actual need for the accommodation.

Class Withdrawal and Incomplete Policy

It is the student’s responsibility to officially drop/withdraw from any courses before the deadline. The university does not withdraw students from any classes. Please refer to the USI Academic Calendar (https://www.usi.edu/registrar/academic-calendar) for specific dates. For more information, please visit the Office of the Registrar at http://www.usi.edu/registrar

Under special circumstances, you may petition for an incomplete grade. However, I am responsible for deciding if an incomplete will be granted. Students receiving an incomplete grade will need to complete all course requirements by the agreed deadline to avoid an “F” grade.

SUPPORT RESOURCES

Technical Support: Since your professors are not trained as technology experts, they will not be able to assist you with your technical needs. Please contact the Help Desk at (812) 465-1080 or send an email to it@usi.edu for all your technical support needs. To learn more about the USI helpdesk, please visit http://www.usi.edu/distance/students/current/help-desk.

o USI Blackboard Support http://www.usi.edu/it/blackboard-online-help BB On Demand for Students http://ondemand.blackboard.com/students.htm

o VoiceThread Support https://usi.voicethread.com/support/howto/Basics/ For issues involving VoiceThread, please contact the department of Distance Learning at (812) 228-5124 or send an email to DLHelp@usi.edu.

o Blackboard Collaborate Support http://www.blackboard.com/Platforms/Collaborate/Services/On-Demand-Learning-Center/Web-Conferencing.aspx#freetraining

o GOTO Meetings http://support.citrixonline.com/GoToMeeting/ (800) 263-6317

Academic Skills and Consulting Services:

The Writing Lab: http://www.usi.edu/university-division/academic-skills/tutoring/writers-room Math Tutoring: http://www.usi.edu/university-division/academic-skills/tutoring/math-tutoring APA Guidelines: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ http://www.nova.edu/library/dils/video/format_assignAPA6th/ David L. Rice Library: http://www.usi.edu/library Consulting, Disability, and ADA Support: http://www.usi.edu/counselingcenter/

Exam Proctoring: The USI Distance Learning Office offers various exam-proctoring services for distance learning students. For more information, call (812) 228-5124 or visit http://www.usi.edu/distance/students/current/proctoring.