Math 11 - Fall 2018

Course:  Math 11

Title:  Elementary Probability & Statistics

Lecture:  MWF 3:00--3:50pm in Peter 110

Credit Hours: 5

Prerequisite: AP Calculus BC score of 3, 4, or 5, or Math 10B or Math 20B.

Catalog Description: Events and probabilities, conditional probability, Bayes’ formula. Discrete and continuous random variables: mean, variance; binomial, Poisson distributions, normal, uniform, exponential distributions, central limit theorem. Sample statistics, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression. Applications. Introduction to software for probabilistic and statistical analysis. Emphasis on connections between probability and statistics, numerical results of real data, and techniques of data analysis.

Textbook: The required textbook is Stats: Data and Models by De Veaux, Velleman, and Bock. You must have the 4th edition of the textbook. If you purchase the textbook from the bookstore, it will include access to MyStatLab. However, MyStatLab will not be necessary for this course. You may rent an electronic copy of the textbook (without MyStatLab) for $45.99 from the publisher here. If you choose this option, you will have access to the textbook only until the end of the quarter. The international edition of the textbook has different numbers in a few of the problems and is not suitable for this course.

Subject Material: We will cover most of chapters 1-25 of the textbook. Because Math 11 students have seen calculus, we will also discuss some material on continuous probability that is not in the textbook. (See calendar for specific topics.)

Reading: Reading the assigned material in advance of each lecture is expected. This will keep the reading interesting and give the lectures more clarity. Reading the sections of the textbook corresponding to the assigned homework exercises is considered part of the homework assignment. You are responsible for material in the assigned reading whether or not it is discussed in the lecture.

Lecture: Attending the lecture is a fundamental part of the course. You are responsible for material presented in the lecture whether or not it is discussed in the textbook. You should expect questions on the exams to test your understanding of concepts discussed in the lecture and in the homework assignments.

Graphing Calculators: Although a graphing calculator is not required for the course, it is likely to be helpful. Having a graphing calculator avoids the need to use tables for statistical inference. Graphing calculators will be permitted on exams. Information on using TI calculators is here.

Homework: Ten homework assignments can be found on our homework page and they are due each Friday in your TA's dropbox in the basement of AP&M by 4:30pm. Late homework will not be accepted. Your lowest homework grade will be dropped. If you have submitted your homework, but your homework grade is missing on TritonEd one week after the homework is due, you need to contact your TA within one week. Homework will be returned in the discussion sections. If you wish to have your homework regraded, you must return it immediately to your TA. Regrade requests will not be considered once your homework leaves the room.

Computer Labs: In addition to the weekly homework assignments, there will be eight computer lab assignments due on Wednesdays. These assignments must be submitted by 9:00 PM on the due date. You will submit your assignments online using TritonEd. Assignments can be found on our labwork page. Computer lab assignments will be accepted up to one hour late for a 1-point penalty (to allow for computer glitches at the time of the deadline), but labs submitted more than one hour after the deadline will not be accepted. The only exception is Lab 1, which will be accepted up to six days late for a 1-point penalty. If you wish to request that a computer lab be regraded, you must notify the head lab TA within one week of the time when your lab is graded.

Statistical Software: You will use the statistical software Minitab for the computer lab assignments. This software has been installed in the computer labs in rooms B325, B349, and B432 in the basement Applied Physics and Mathematics. You also have the option of downloading a copy of Minitab to your personal computer. Instructions for doing this are provided in TritonEd. If you want to use a Macintosh, you will have to use Minitab Express instead of Minitab. The labs can be completed using Minitab Express, though this is inconvenient in a couple of places.

Exams: There will be two midterm exams and one final exam. One midterm is Monday October 22 and the other midterm is Monday November 19. Both are during lecture, 3-3:50pm in Peter 110. Our final exam is Friday December 14 at 3-6pm in TBA (see the course calendar page). Students will not be allowed to take makeup exams. You will be permitted to use a calculator during the exams. You will not be permitted to use notes or your book, but you will be provided with a list of formulas. Please bring your student ID to the exams.

Exam Regrades: Regrade requests on exams will be handled through Gradescope. Please understand that while we will correct errors in the grading, we will not modify the grading rubric or negotiate over partial credit after graded papers are returned to students.

Grading: Your grade will be based on the scores of the homework, labwork, two midterms, and one final exam with the lowest homework grade dropped. It will be calculated from taking the maximum of the scores defined below:

• (15% HW) + (20% Labwork) + (15% Midterm 1) + (15% Midterm 2) + (35% Final)
• (15% HW) + (20% Labwork) + (10% Midterm 1) + (15% Midterm 2) + (40% Final)
• (15% HW) + (20% Labwork) + (15% Midterm 1) + (10% Midterm 2) + (40% Final)

Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty is considered a serious offense at UCSD. Students caught cheating will face an administrative sanction which may include suspension or expulsion from the university. It is in your best interest to maintain your academic integrity. Please read carefully through the Academic Integrity page for Math 11.

Accomodations: Students with special needs or disabilities must provide an Authorization for Accommodation (AFA) letter issued by the Oce for Students with Disabilities (OSD) as soon as possible. Please call OSD at 858-534-4382 or visit http://disabilities.ucsd.edu for more information