A set of mathematical techniques used to organize and
manipulate data for the purpose of answering question and testing
theories.
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For graduation, you need to take four math courses. Statistics
is not mathy Minimal algebraic manipulations Mostly computational
(you use your calculator a lot) Relies mostly on your
interpretation and analysis. Statistics is a math course many
students stronger in writing are successful in. #1
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Be able to understand numerical information and not be mislead.
#2
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Be a better consumer Understand news reports Understand medical
tests Understand results from surveys
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Be able to organize data in a meaningful way #3
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We are in a technological age where information can be recorded
easily We need to have methods for organizing the information so
that we can make meaning of it.
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For example: UPS tracks every package as it is shipped around
the world. There are over 3.3 million UPS packages shipped per day.
For UPS to understand how well (or poorly) they are doing as a
postal service, they need to be able to organize the information on
all 3.3 million packages that are shipped each day.
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To be able to analyze the reliability of a statistical
statement. For example: 96 percent of all students at AHS prefer
football as their extracurricular activity This statement is based
on a survey of 25 football players during football practice.
#4
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In order to make sound decisions. For example: Statistics show
far fewer skateboarding injuries during the winter while sledding
injuries are more common. Clearly, Im safer going down Popsicle
precipice (a sledding hill) on my skateboard Calvin and Hobbes
#5
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If you are planning on attending college, you will most likely
have to take an introductory statistics course in college. 2 out of
3 students at the University of Delaware are required to take a
statistics course as part of their degree program. #6
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Math psychology Chemistry physics biology nursing animal
science economics accounting management information business
administration international business studies management marketing
operations management sports management hotel and restaurant
management geography environmental studies geology energy and
environmental policy agriculture and natural resources plant
taxonomy wildlife conservation entomology (bug science)
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natural resource management landscape horticulture and design
Plant protection Fashion and Apparel design Fashion merchandising
Linguistic and cognitive studies Applied music instrumental Applied
music voice Music theory and composition Finance Atmospheric
sciences Biomedical engineering Civil engineering Environmental
engineering Health behavior science Applied nutrition Dietetics
Health studies Occupational therapy Medical technology ANY
EDUCATION DEGREE
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Statistical thinking will one day be as necessary for efficient
citizenship as the ability to read and write.
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The course is split into 5 different areas of statistics and
probability 1. Exploring data Looking at sets of data and
displaying them graphically and describing them using statistical
methods. 2. Comparing data Looking at two sets of data and
mathematically analyzing if there is a relationship between the
sets.
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3. Collecting Data Designing experiments and surveys to collect
data in a way that is meaningful for statistical analysis. 4.
Probability Explore uncertainty and randomness to determine the
likelihood of the occurrence of different events.
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5. Introduction to Statistical Inference Use samples of data
and use mathematical methods to infer the trend for an entire
population. This is the essence of statistics, but takes all of the
material discussed in the class to build up to this point where we
can take a survey or experiment and then try to predict with some
accuracy how the results relates to the whole population.
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All students are expected to explain their thinking &
justify their conclusions All students should respectfully
challenge each others thinking All students should take initiative
to explain another students thinking, including respectfully
suggesting how they may have made an error. Students who get it
more quickly are expected to take responsibility for assisting
others who are struggling.
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70% Product 450 points (69.2%) 3 exams per marking period for
100 points each 2 statistical application assignments for 75 points
each 30% Process 200 points (30.8%) HW 9 assignments for 20 points
each Classwork & participation 20 points
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Assigned weekly on the first day of each week and due on Friday
of each week. 9 homework assignments each marking period. Every
homework assignment will be worth 20 points. Late work will be
accepted one day late for 50% credit. After one day late work will
not be accepted. Homework 200 points
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We will apply concepts learned in class through projects which
include data collection and analysis. There will be 2 projects each
marking period worth 75 points each. Each project will be graded
using a rubric that will be given out with each project
description.
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There will be 3 exams each marking period worth 100 points
each. Exams will focus on the current unit of study, but may
include prerequisite knowledge from previous units of study.
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Out of all the math courses you have taken, statistics prepares
students most for life outside of school. You will be able to read
studies, advertisements, and survey results from a different
perspective and be able to make sound decisions. Work together,
support each other, and lets make this a fun year!
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Cows with names produce 68 more gallons of milk
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Udder nonsense? Scientists think not. After studying the
working relationships between farmers and dairy cows, researchers
at Newcastle University in the UK found that farmers who gave
Bessie and Gertrude TLC reaped benefits of increased milk yield
over a 10-month period. On average, a cow produces about 1,981
gallons of milk during this time span, but by referring to their
cattle by name, farmers saw a spike in milk production. Scientists
believe that personal attention improves cows comfort levels
lessening their fear of human contact. This just goes to show that
even cattle dont like being herded.
