Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2021 - STAT 100 D100

Chance and Data Analysis (3)

Class Number: 3305

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 17, 2021
    Sat, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Chance phenomena and data analysis are studied through simulation and examination of real world contexts including sports, investment, lotteries and environmental issues. Intended to be particularly accessible to students who are not specializing in Statistics. Students may not obtain credit for STAT 100 if they already have credit for - or are taking concurrently - any upper division STAT course. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course may be applied to the Certificate in Liberal Arts

STAT Workshop Coordinator: Harsha Perera

Outline:

Student participation in this course will require computer equipment and a reliable internet connection. You may be requested to turn on audio and/or video during certain instructional activities, that may include tests and examinations, though exceptions will be accommodated. If you request such an exception for personal reasons, you must do so in writing to the course instructor. 

1. Introduction
2. Study Designs
3. Representing Data
4. Using Variability to Understand Probability
5. Answering questions about populations
6. Looking for relationships
7. Models for unknown reality

This will be a concept-oriented course.

Mode of teaching:

  • Lecture: asynchronous (recorded)
  • Quizzes and Midterms: synchronous; during class time on Wednesdays
  • Final exam: synchronous; date: TBA
  • Remote invigilation (Zoom, Proctorio, or other approved software) will be used. 

 

Grading

  • Written Assignments (6) – via Crowdmark 12%
  • WeBWorK Homework (5) - with multiple attempts 15%
  • Quizzes (3) – during class time (remote) No makeup quizzes 18%
  • Midterm Exams (2) – during class time (remote) No makeup exams 25%
  • Final Comprehensive** Exam (remote) (**you must pass the final exam to pass the course) 30%

NOTES:

  • Quizzes (3) Dates: TBD
  • Midterm Exams (2) Dates: TBD

There will be no makeup quizzes/exams.


Above grading is subject to change.

REQUIREMENTS:

Student participation in this course will require computer equipment and a reliable internet connection. You may be
requested to turn on audio and/or video during certain instructional activities, that may include tests and examinations,
though exceptions will be accommodated. If you request such an exception for personal reasons, you must do so in
writing to the course instructor.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Student participation in this course will require computer equipment and a reliable internet connection.

REQUIRED READING:

Statistics: Concepts and Controversies, Tenth Edition| ©2020 David S. Moore; WIlliam I Notz with SaplingPlus.

https://www.macmillanlearning.com/college/ca/product/Statistics-Concepts-and-Controversies/p/1319109020


Department Undergraduate Notes:

Students with Disabilities:
Students requiring accommodations as a result of disability must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning 778-782-3112 or csdo@sfu.ca


Tutor Requests:
Students looking for a Tutor should visit http://www.stat.sfu.ca/teaching/need-a-tutor-.html. We accept no responsibility for the consequences of any actions taken related to tutors.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2021

Teaching at SFU in spring 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).