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Course Syllabus - Statistics 201 (Spring 2019) Your Instructor: T. Allen Pannell, Jr. (Allen) Office Hours: MW: 9:30am-11:00am, R: 1:00pm-2:00pm e-mail Address: [email protected] (Put Stat 201- Sec# in subject line) Office Location: My office is located in Stokely Management Center (SMC) at 916 Volunteer Blvd., Room 234, take the elevator to the 2 nd floor, go through the glass doors, go to back wall and turn left. Map to My Office Location and Our Classroom Location:

MyPearson: Stat 201 uses inclusive access. In your Stat 201 Canvas course there is a tab on the left side labeled, “Modules”. Within the modules page you will see a section for MyPearson at the top. Click this item in this section and follow the instructions. Click here for video instructions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxgGs-CGvyA . Stat Department 201 Web Page: Here you can find links to useful online statistical calculators and a link to a collection of tutorials for JMP Statistical Software, among other things. The full link to the page is http://volweb.utk.edu/~bstevens/ . Purpose: To give students from throughout the university an introduction to the application of modern statistical methods including descriptive and inferential statistics. To show students that statistics is an important tool in many different disciplines, and is an important research tool. Description: Introduction to Statistics (3 credit hours) (Prereq: Mathematics 125, Mathematics 141, or Mathematics 152) Course demonstrates data collection techniques, graphical and numerical summaries of data, introduction to probability and probability distributions, normal distributions, inference for a single mean, a single proportion, difference in means using confidence intervals and hypothesis testing, simple linear regression and correlation, association between categorical variables, the use of pivot tables in Microsoft Excel, and Decision Trees. Textbook: The Course Management System (see below) gives student access to the ebook version of Intro Stats (5th ed.), by DeVeaux, Velleman and Bock, Pearson Education, Inc, 2018. Be cautious when obtaining a physical textbook from a source other than the UT Bookstore, as you MUST purchase the student access code in order to complete online assignments. 1

Course Notes: Course lecture notes will be available on Canvas for you to print and bring to class. We recommend printing no more than two slides per page. Calculator: Each student will need a calculator with at least a square root function. Scientific calculators (such as a TI-84) are not necessary, but allowed. Cell phones and any device that has the capability to store files and/or connect to the internet must be stored out of your sight during in-class quizzes or exams. Failure to comply with these requirements is considered academic dishonesty. See section further in syllabus addressing Academic Dishonesty. If you have any concerns about using your particular calculator or device during in-class quizzes and exams, see your instructor before the first in-class quiz or first exam, whichever comes first. Course Management System: http://pearsonmylabandmastering.com/. MyLab/Mastering is an online course management system where you will do online homework and online “quizzes”. The assignments for the class can be accessed through Canvas. The cost of access to MyLab/Mastering has already been charged to your UT account, through a program called “Inclusive Access”. You should have already received at least one e-mail from the UT Bookstore about Inclusive Access. MyLab/Mastering and all of its components are compatible with both PC and MAC operating systems. Access to MyLab/Mastering is a required component of this course. Your grades on online assignments, as well as in-class quizzes, exams and projects will be posted in Canvas. When viewing your grade in the course, make sure to check your average in Canvas. MyStatLab (MyMathLab): After logging into MyLab/Mastering, you will click the link for this course under Courses. Clicking on “DO HOMEWORK” or “TAKE A QUIZ” takes you to MyStatLab (actually labeled MyMathLab). All homework and quizzes can be accessed through this site or Canvas. Technical support for MyMathLab is available at 1-800-677-6337 Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm, and 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at http://www.mymathlab.com/student-support. Computing: JMP Pro (version 14.0) statistical software will be used throughout the course. Both PC and MAC versions can be downloaded for free at the following web address: https://webapps.utk.edu/OIT/SoftwareDistribution/. After logging into this site, click on “SAS”, then select JMP Pro 14.0 for Windows or JMP Pro 14.0 for Mac (must have macOS Sierra). Scroll up or down to see the “Download selected item” button. Additional instructions for downloading and installing this software can be found at http://web.utk.edu/~cwiek/JMPinstall/, and at the “STAT 201 at UTK” YouTube channel. We strongly encourage you to obtain this software for your own computer. However, JMP software can also be accessed at many of the computing labs on campus, and through the “APPS Server” at http://apps.utk.edu/ (although these methods are not recommended). Stat 201 YouTube Channel: Videos to help with homework, quizzes, projects and the tests are posted to YouTube. Click the playlists tab to watch videos related to a specific topic. The full link to the channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRjC9-Dmlz9lIlFy9F0ujXg . "Clickers" (Personal Response System): We will be asking you to answer questions in class using UT's Personal Response System (commonly known as "Clickers"). Your clicker use will be used to count attendance and document participation. I will use clicker participation to assist in judging “close” grades at the end of the semester. Clicker participation cannot hurt your grade, but may help based on my judgment. You can use your phone or computer to answer questions. The TurningPoint app can be downloaded in the Apple or Google store for your smartphone. You can also access clicker questions on your computer with http://rwpoll.com/ . 2

Topics and Exam Schedule: Chapter Ch. 1 Ch. 2 Ch. 3 Class Notes Ch. 4 Ch. 5 Ch. 6 Ch. 7 Ch. 8

Topics Stats Starts Here Displaying and Describing Data Relationships Between Categorical Variables Pivot Tables Understanding and Comparing Distributions The Standard Deviation as a Ruler and the Normal Model Scatterplots, Association, and Correlation Linear Regression Regression Wisdom Exam 1 (6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Monday, February 18, 2019) Tentative

Chapter Class Notes Class Notes Ch. 10 Ch. 12 Ch. 13

Topics Decision Trees Understanding Randomness Sample Surveys From Randomness to Probability Sampling Distribution Models and Confidence Intervals for Proportions Exam 2 (6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Thursday, March 14, 2019) Tentative

Chapter Ch. 14 Ch. 15 Ch. 16 Ch. 17 Ch. 19

Topics Inferences About Means Testing Hypotheses More About Tests and Intervals Comparing Groups Comparing Counts (Chi-Square Test of Independence) Exam 3 (5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Wednesday, May 1, 2019)

Notes: 1. The exact chapters covered on each exam is subject to change. 2. Please see the announcements in Canvas and/or MyLab for the room location of your exam approximately 1 week prior to each exam. 3. The exam 3 date/time is not tentative. Make plans to be in Knoxville on that date. Exam 3 will only be given on that date, and at that time. Students who miss exam 3 will receive a zero on the exam.

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Online Homework and Online Quizzes: Homework/quizzes testing the concepts taught in class will be regularly posted in MyLab/Mastering throughout the semester. Students will submit their answers online. A due date and time for each quiz will appear in Canvas. The calendar in Canvas can help you keep track of due dates. Students may discuss the homework problems with each other, their instructor, or any of the helpers in Stat 201 Lab (see below), but quizzes must be done on your own. Homework/quizzes can not be made up for any reason. Further details regarding the online homework and online quizzes can be found at the end of this document. Prior to calculating your final online quiz average, low scores will be dropped as follows: Exam

Typically Covers

1 2 3

Chapters 1- 8 Decision Trees – Chapter 13 Chapters 14 - 19

# of Online Quizzes 9 5 5

# of Low Scores to be Dropped 2 1 1

In-Class Quizzes: There will be several in-class quizzes throughout the semester. Your lowest (approximately) 25% of in-class quiz grades will be dropped. Projects: A series of projects consisting of data analysis (using JMP and Excel) along with a written report will be assigned throughout the semester. These projects will be turned in electronically in Canvas. Please be aware that all Stat 201 sections’ project documents will be electronically compared against each other. Cases of plagiarism will result in all involved parties receiving an “F” in the course, as well as any other actions the Academic Review Board sees fit. Sharing or receiving electronic or physical copies of work is against Stat 201 policies. Receiving work is defined as using work that was not initially created by you to complete an assignment in the class. Sending work is defined as sharing work via physical or electronic means with another student. Students, past and present, who are found to send or receive work in violation of this policy will be sent to Student Conduct and may receive a penalty up to an “F” in the course. Grading Scale: All grades will be assigned or converted to a 100-point scale. Your final weighted average (FWA) will be computed as follows: Component Exam 1 Exam 2 Exam 3 Final In-Class Quiz Average Final Online Quiz Average Projects Homework Pivot Chart Assignment

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% of Grade 17% 19% 22% 10% 10% 15% 5% 2%

Final grades will be assigned as follows: Grade A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D DF

Range of FWA 100-92.00 91.99-90.00 89.99-88.00 87.99-82.00 81.99-80.00 79.99-78.00 77.99-72.00 71.99-70.00 69.99-68.00 67.99-62.00 61.99-60.00 59.99-0.00

GP 4.0 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.3 1.0 0.7 0.0

Stat Lab: Beginning January 22, 2019 “Stat 201 Lab” will begin operation. Stat 201 Lab is located in “The Commons-North” of Hodges Library (room 220F). Stat Lab is staffed by Stat 201 GTAs and/or instructors, specifically for the purpose of helping students in Stat 201. During hours of operation, you can go here to get help with any aspect of the course (online homework, preparing for exams, working on projects, etc.). The hours of operation will be announced soon, and will be posted on the Stat 201 Web Page (http://volweb.utk.edu/~bstevens/index.php/stat-lab/weekly-schedule/) . Add or Change of Section: The Haslam College of Business Undergraduate Programs Office (HBB 338) handles all issues related to placement into courses. You will need to contact them to find out about the options available to you regarding Statistics 201. Go to https://haslam.utk.edu/advising to find out more information or you can call (865) 974-5096. Conflicts with Scheduled Exams: If you have a class that meets during the first and/or second exam, bring a printout of your class schedule to your instructor to verify the conflict, and other arrangements will be made for you. Please supply this printout to your instructor within 2 weeks after these exam dates/times have been confirmed (see page 3). Finding space on campus to give make-up exams is difficult, and we MUST have an accurate count of students in this situation to acquire adequate space. Tutors for STAT 201: If at some point during the semester you feel that you need a personal tutor, please fill out the following form. This will send an email to all available tutors. If you do not hear back within 48 hours, contact Brian Stevens at [email protected]. Making Up Missed Exams: If there is a justified and documented excuse for missing exam 1 and/or exam 2, a comprehensive exam will be given towards the end of the semester for these students. Academic Dishonesty: Students found guilty of any form of academic dishonesty (as already specified in this syllabus, as well as other forms of academic dishonesty) will receive an “F” in the course, as well as any other actions the Academic Review Board sees fit. See Hilltopics, pages 19-20 for full details.

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The Haslam College of Business holds Integrity as one of its four core values. Integrity is essential to our community. Integrity is supported by openness, communication, accountability, professionalism, and the courage to live our values. Our core values provide the foundation for a collaborative community and for achieving our mission and vision. Therefore, the guidelines set forth in The University of Tennessee Student Code of Conduct will be followed in cases of academic dishonesty and misconduct. WE ADHERE TO THIS POLICY VERY STRICTLY. If you are a registered student in this class, it will be assumed that you will abide by the following UT Honor Statement: "As a student of the University, I pledge that I will neither knowingly give nor receive any inappropriate assistance in academic work, thus affirming my own personal commitment to honor and integrity." For a complete text of the Code of Student Conduct, click the following link: https://hilltopics.utk.edu/student-code-of-conduct/ ALL HONOR CODE VIOLATIONS ARE REPORTED TO THE OFFICE OF STUDENT CONDUCT AND COMMUNITY STANDARDS. VIOLATIONS WILL GO ON YOUR RECORDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNIVERSITY POLICY. Other Information: Any student who feels s/he may need course adaptations or accommodations based on the impact of a disability should contact your instructor privately to discuss your specific needs, and contact Student Disability Services in 100 Dunford Hall at 974-6087 to ensure that you are properly registered for their services. Also, if you have any emergency information you wish to share with your instructor, please do not hesitate to do so. Further Details About the Online Homework and Online Quizzes: The online homework has lots of “learning aids” available. For example, many problems have a “Help Me Solve This” button, a “Show Me An Example” button, links to videos, a link to the online textbook for that chapter, and occasionally an “Instructor Tip” (provided by us). Online homework problems let you answer each part of each question, and immediately see if you answered that part correctly. If you didn’t, it gives you a hint, and allows you to try again. If you get it wrong a second time, the same hint appears, and you are given a third try. If you answer incorrectly a third time, it will tell you the correct answer. After you finish an entire question, there is a “Similar Exercise” button that allows you to re-generate the same question (multiple choice answers are re-worded and/or re-arranged, and questions involving numbers will have new numbers). The homework grade is worth 5% of your course grade. You have unlimited attempts on the homework assignments. There are also videos showing how to do each homework assignment. Test one, test two, and test three playlists contain these assignments. The online quizzes contain some questions from the homework. There will only be the occasional “Instructor Tip”, and access to the online textbook. None of the other learning aids will be available. You answer each part of each question one by one, move on to the next question, and then submit your answers for the entire quiz. After submitting your answers, you will be told what your score is, and which questions you got partially or completely incorrect. You will not be able to “review” your quizzes until after the due date and time has passed for that quiz (“reviewing” allows you to see the questions, your answers and the correct answers). You will have 5 attempts at each quiz, and the entire quiz must be redone each time (i.e., you can’t just redo the questions you missed). In order to be allowed to take a quiz an additional time, you must get at least an 80% on the corresponding homework. The highest of your 5 attempts at a quiz is what counts towards your final online quiz grade. Although there is no time limit for a quiz, there is a due date and time, and answers must be submitted by this deadline to be accepted. 6

Dear Student, The purpose of this Campus Syllabus is to provide you with important information that is common across courses at UT. Please observe the following policies and familiarize yourself with the university resources listed below. At UT, we are committed to providing you with a high-quality learning experience. I want to wish you the best for a successful and productive semester. Interim Provost John Zomchick

UNIVERSITY CIVILITY STATEMENT -- http://civility.utk.edu/ “Civility is genuine respect and regard for others: politeness, consideration, tact, good manners, gracious-ness, cordiality, affability, amiability and courteous-ness. Civility enhances academic freedom and integrity, and is a prerequisite to the free exchange of ideas and knowledge in the learning community. Our community consists of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and campus visitors. Community members affect each other’s well-being and have a shared interest in creating and sustaining an environment where all community members and their points of view are valued and respected. Affirming the value of each member of the university community, the campus asks that all its members adhere to the principles of civility and community adopted by the campus.”

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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY “An essential feature of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville is a commitment to maintaining an atmosphere of intellectual integrity and academic honesty. As a student of the university, I pledge that I will neither knowingly give nor receive any inappropriate assistance in academic work, thus affirming my own personal commitment to honor and integrity.”

YOUR ROLE IN IMPROVING TEACHING AND LEARNING THROUGH COURSE ASSESSMENT At UT, it is our collective responsibility to improve the state of teaching and learning. During the semester you may be requested to assess aspects of this course either during class or at the completion of the class. You are encouraged to respond to these various forms of assessment as a means of continuing to improve the quality of the UT learning experience.

DISABILITIES THAT CONSTRAIN LEARNING “Any student who feels he or she may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the Student Disability Services (SDS) at 865-974-6087 in 100 Dunford Hall to document their eligibility for services. Student Disability Services will work with students and faculty to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities.”

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