Math 1231 Online--Introduction to Statistics

Fall 2003: CRN 80907

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Please read everything on this page - go all the way to the bottom!  The Syllabus is accessable only from the bottom of this page.
IF YOU DECIDE TO ENROLL IN THIS COURSE,  YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR EMAILING ME at my CCSU email (not WebCT), Dr. Kim Robinson, BEFORE CLASSES BEGIN.  In addition, you are responsible for setting up your CCSU email by the first week of class.  I will send at least 2 emails to the class list  before the drop/add period ends.  You MUST read these emails BEFORE YOU ATTEND THE ORIENTATION. 
 

ATTENDANCE WITH A LAPTOP
 COMPUTER IS MANDATORY AT ALL CAMPUS MEETINGS, INCLUDING ORIENTATION.

ITP Choice:  Started in Fall Semester 2001, students will no longer be issued a Microquest notebook computer owned by the University. Under ITP Choice, students will have the flexibility to make their own arrangements to obtain the required computer for use in CCSU courses. See ITP Choice for complete details.

THE COURSE:
    Statistics is often referred to as the "science of data analysis."  The goal of this course is for you to experience and perform statistical analysis by working with data.  The process of data analysis involves asking a research question, gathering the data to address this question(s), analyze the data, and make conclusions/state new questions.  Doing statistical analysis frequently involves subtle reasoning.  Students who have completed this course have said the thinking required is similar to that in "critical thinking" or "logic." One goal of this course is to improve your ability to read, understand, and critique statistical work published by others (newspapers, magazines, or professional journals).   
    The content of the Statistics online course is identical to the on-campus class, but instruction of the material is different. Instead of attending weekly on-campus sessions, you will work through the materials at your own schedule and pace.   While many online course instructors place materials on the web for students to download, this course is driven by materials on a CD-ROM. You are required to attend three classes throughout the semester: an orientation class held at the beginning of the semester, a midterm exam, and a final exam.  You will be able to communicate to me and each other using a listserve, a chat room, or e-mail.   Participation in an online discussion forum is required.
    Since the set-up of an online course is different from traditional college courses, you need to consider the following.  I will provide information that can help you keep pace with the on-campus courses, but you are responsible for keeping up in order to be prepared for the exams.  If you need the structure of attending classes, prefer asking questions in class, or working with classmates right before or after class time, you might do better in a traditional, on-campus course.  On the other hand, online courses can work well for organized, focused students who prefer flexibility in scheduling study time.  Therefore, you need to honestly assess whether or not you have the discipline and motivation to keep up on your own.   Students who have completed this course share information that may help you decide if this online course is appropriate for you.   (FOLLOW THIS LINK TO GET TO THE SYLLABUS).