Overview

In this course students will study graphical representation of data, measure of center and spread, elementary probability, sampling distributions, correlation and regression, statistical inference involving means, proportions, and contingency tables.

3 Credits

Requirements

Prerequisites

To take this class you must meet one of the following requirements.

• Completed one of the following with a grade of C- or higher:
  • MATH 101: Intermediate Algebra (3)
  • MATH 108X: Math for the Real World (3)
  • MATH 109: Precalculus (5)
  • MATH 112X: Calculus 1 (4)
  • MATH 11* (any math that begins with MATH 11)
    
    OR
    
    
• Have a score at or above one of the following:
  • ACT Math 23 or higher
  • SAT Math 540 or higher
  • New SAT Math (2016 & later) 570 or higher
  • ALEKS 53 or higher

Required Resources

The textbook for this course is a free online textbook located at this BYUI statistics webpage. The textbook is focused on the practical application of statistics.

Resource Title/Description (books, software, etc.)	Author/Provider	Ed./Vol.	13-Digit ISBN (if applicable)
MATH 221 Textbook This is a free online textbook.	BYU-Idaho	N/A	N/A
Microsoft Excel 2016 or later The BYU–Idaho Bookstore provides a free download of the Microsoft Office Suite, which includes Excel. For technical issues, please contact the Help Desk.	N/A	N/A	N/A
Webcam and Microphone for proctored assessments and group work	N/A	N/A	N/A

Proctored Exams and Assessments

This course will use an online proctoring software called Proctorio. This makes it possible for students to take assessments and exams without a human proctor present. Proctored exams can be accessed like any other exam, once the software has been installed. Exams will be recorded by Proctorio and reviewed by the BYUI Testing Center. Any questionable exams will be forwarded to the instructor for further review.

For step-by-step instructions on Proctorio installation, please refer to this help guide article.

Structure

Course Outcomes (CO)

1. Summarize data numerically and graphically using spreadsheets
2. Make decisions regarding situations with inherent randomness
3. Apply probability distributions to investigate questions
4. Employ confidence intervals in various situations
5. Implement tests of diverse hypotheses
6. Communicate the results of statistical analyses to relevant audiences

Major Assignments

The table below is meant to help you see the relevance of each major assignment as it pertains to the course outcomes (CO).

Major Assignment	Description	CO#
Unit 1 Exam	Exam covering material in unit 1	1, 2, 3
Unit 2 Exam	Exam covering material in unit 1-2	1, 2, 3, 4
Unit 3 Exam	Exam covering material in unit 1-3	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Unit 4 Exam	Exam covering material in unit 1-4	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Final Project	As a group, design a study, collect data, make inferences and take action, and present your findings	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Weekly Patterns

The table below displays typical weekly activities, due dates, and activity descriptions. You will be given weekly feedback from the quizzes in each lesson.

Due Date*	Learning Model	Activity Title	Description
Midweek	Prepare	First Lesson Materials: Individual Preparation	Learn new material to prepare for the group meetings.
Midweek	Teach One Another	First Lesson Quiz: Group Meeting	Meet with your group to discuss the prepare assignment and complete a quiz together as a group.
Midweek	Teach One Another	First Lesson Discussion: Group Collaboration	Use the discussion board to collaborate as a group and to post the recording of your group meeting.
Midweek	Ponder/Prove	First Lesson Quiz: Homework	Complete the homework assignment, then take the homework quiz.
End of Week	Prepare	Second Lesson Materials: Individual Preparation	Learn new material to prepare for the group meetings.
End of Week	Teach One Another	Second Lesson Quiz: Group Meeting	Meet with your group to discuss the prepare assignment and complete a quiz together as a group.
End of Week	Teach One Another	Second Lesson Discussion: Group Collaboration	Use the discussion board to collaborate as a group and to post the recording of your group meeting.
End of Week	Ponder/Prove	Second Lesson Quiz: Homework	Complete the homework assignment, then take the homework quiz.
End of Week	Prepare Teach One Another Ponder/Prove	Growth Mindset, Application, or Final Project	Growth Mindset activities prepare you to learn. The Application activities prepare you to complete the Final Project. The Final Project is a group activity where you work in a group to design a study, collect data, make inferences and take action, and present your findings.

*Set your time zone within user preferences so the dates and times for course activities will display correctly for your time zone.

Learning Model

You will find, in all of your assignments, principles of the BYU-Idaho Learning Model. Consider how each of these principles is rooted in pure doctrine and look for them as you go throughout the course.

Learners and teachers at BYU-Idaho: 

1. Exercise faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as a principle of action and power.

2. Understand that true teaching is done by and with the Holy Ghost.

3. Lay hold upon the word of God, as found in the Holy Scriptures and in the words of the prophets, in all disciplines.

4. Act for themselves and accept responsibility for learning and teaching.

5. Love, serve, and teach one another.

Expectations

Workload

The deans at BYU-Idaho have determined that the average amount of study time that students will put in per week per credit is three to four hours. So, for a three-credit class, the deans expect students to spend on average between 9 and 12 hours of total study time. For this course, it will take students approximately 9 hours of study time to complete all the learning activities for each week. This is the amount of time that you should expect to put into this class each week if you want to get a passing (C) grade. If you want a higher grade, you may need to put in more study time, maybe even beyond 12 hours per week. Students working towards an A or B grade will usually need to put in more study time than 9 hours a week. Consequently, in order to keep up with the assignments and learn the most from this class, you should make sure you schedule about one to two hours a day to study for this class.

Group Work

You meet with your group twice a week after you complete your individual preparation. During the group meeting you'll do the following:

• Start by joining your group on Zoom.
• Discuss any questions you have from Part II of your individual preparation notes.
• Take the Group Meeting Quiz together.
• The first two questions on each quiz are:
  True or False: I completed the Individual Preparation assignment before attending the Group Meeting.
  True or False: I actively participated in this week's Group Meeting.

You will also work on the Book of Mormon Projects (Weeks 06–07) and the Final Project (Weeks 09–13) together as a group.

Late Work

As a sign of professionalism and respect, you should complete your work on time. However, your instructor has the discretion to accept late work or extend due dates as appropriate. 

Retries

On the weekly quizzes you are given two attempts. For the exams, you only have one attempt.

Extra Credit

During Week 14 there is an optional extra credit assignment.

Grading Scale

Letter Grade	Percent
A	100%–93%
A-	92%–90%
B+	89%–87%
B	86%–83%
B-	82%–80%
C+	79%–77%
C	76%–73%
C-	72%–70%
D+	69%–67%
D	66%–63%
D-	62%–60%
F	59% and lower

University Policies

Students with Disabilities

Brigham Young University-Idaho is committed to providing a working and learning atmosphere that accommodates qualified persons with disabilities. If you have a disability and require accommodations, please contact the Disability Services Office at (208) 496-9210 or visit their website and follow the Steps for Receiving Accommodations. Reasonable academic accommodations are reviewed for all students who have qualified documented disabilities. Services are coordinated with students and instructors by the Disability Services Office.

This course includes required synchronous meetings. If you are currently registered with the Disability Services Office and need an interpreter or transcriber for these meetings, please contact the deaf and hard of hearing coordinator at (208) 496-9219.

Other University Policies

Student Honor and Other Policies

Please read through the document called University Policies. It gives important information about the following topics:

• Student Honor
  • Academic Honesty
  • Student Conduct
    • Sexual Harassment
• Student with Disabilities
• Complaints and Grievances
• Copyright Notice

Go to the Student Resources module to review further resources and information.