Hunter College of CUNY STAT 113 ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

Fall 2020 SYLLABUS

Course Description: An Introduction to applied statistics and statistical computing. Hands-on data analysis.
Graphical inference. The five number summary, box plots, scatterplots, normal probability plots. Elementary
probability. Statistical estimation and hypothesis testing. Linear regression. Students are expected to analyze
real data sets and write reports.

Expected Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, students in STAT 113 will be able to
• demonstrate an understanding of basic Probability and Statistics
o Interpret and draw appropriate inferences from quantitative representations, such as
formulas, graphs, or tables.
o Use algebraic, numerical, graphical, or statistical methods to draw accurate
conclusions and solve mathematical/statistical problems.
o Represent quantitative problems expressed in natural language in a suitable
mathematical/statistical format.
o Effectively communicate quantitative analysis or solutions to mathematical and
statistical problems in written or oral form.
o Evaluate solutions to problems for reasonableness using a variety of means, including
informed estimation.
o Apply mathematical/statistical methods to problems in other fields of study.
• use a computer-based data-analysis package to analyze data and
• write reports on analyses using non-technical language.

Section: 11300.09
Course Time: Monday, Thursday 2:45pm -- 4:00pm
Room: via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/93229499833?pwd=K3VoakNzeXN4SWNCU3FrR0kwa2ZnUT09
Instructor: Yanbing Gu
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm

Department Office: 919 HE; Department Chairperson: Prof. Barry Cherkas, [email protected]
Course Coordinators: Prof. Sandra Clarkson, [email protected]; Prof. Bill Williams,
[email protected]

Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 101 or equivalent; Pre or Co-Req ENGL 120 or permission of the Statistics
Advisor.

Requirements:
1. You must have a valid Hunter email
2. You must have access to Blackboard
3. You must have a Zoom client installed on your desktop, laptop or tablet
4. You must purchase access to ALEKS at www.aleks.com. An 18 week license costs $50. There is an
eTextbook for this course, Elementary Statistics, 3rd Ed. by Navidi and Monk provided by ALEKS
5. The ALEKS Class Code for this calss is: QX4R3-4QXWX
The ALEKS Financial Aid Access Code for this class is: 8C07F-220B4-B563C-44EC1
6. You need access to the CUNY Virtual Desktop to use SPSS (no charge). See
https://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/cis/virtual-desktop/
Important Dates:
EXAM 1: Monday September 21, 2:45pm-4:00pm
EXAM 2: Monday October 19, 2:45pm-4:00pm
EXAM 3: Monday November 9, 2:45pm-4:00pm
EXAM 4: Monday December 7, 2:45pm-4:00pm
FINAL EXAM: Thursday December 10, time TBD

Knowledge Check: In the very first class, you will take an important knowledge check. This may allow you to
skip some of the content in the course. As the semester progresses, there will be other required Knowledge
checks. KCs identify the material that you have mastered and that you have learned but not mastered. Based
on these checks, you will have to go back and repeat material that you may have seen but did not thoroughly
learn. For that reason, concentrate on making sure you understand things.

Required Course Work: This course is very time intensive. For each hour you spend in class, you are expected
to spend another three hours outside of class working on the material. However, depending on your level of
preparation, you may have to spend more time in order to progress satisfactorily or you may spend less time
because you come in knowing a lot. Each assignment has a due date, and missing the due date for a chapter
objective will reduce the points you get for completing the objective. Missing the due date for a quiz means
that you get a zero for that quiz. Hard work is important but it does not guarantee you the grade that you
want. If you find you are not progressing as you would like, it is up to you to seek more help from your
instructor or from the Dolciani Mathematics Center. Do not fall behind. We built in a little extra time in the
beginning so you can get used to the pace. The schedule for the end of the course is very tight. Plan ahead.

Class Policy:
1. This course is a synchronous course, you are expected to attend classes twice a week via Zoom at the
specified time. Log into Zoom 5 minutes in advance in case of any technical or logistical difficulty.
2. You do not need to turn on your camera during any class except during the 4 exams and the final
exam. I will record each class and share the recording, together with the slides/documents I used for
that class with you after each class.
3. Students who turn their cameras on will have their images/videos included in the class recordings.
4. You are expected to have access to a desktop, laptop, or tablet throughout the semester. Your
device's built-in microphone typically suffices. A set of headphones with a microphone may offers an
improvement on audio quality.
5. Unless otherwise instructed, all students are muted during class. If you have a question, use the
“Raise Hand” feature of Zoom or type your question in the chat, I will unmute you and answer your
question. All public chats are saved.

Special Policy on Video and Audio:

Students who participate in this class with their camera on or use a profile image are agreeing to have their
video or image recorded solely for the purpose of creating a record for students enrolled in the class to refer
to, including those enrolled students who are unable to attend live.If you are unwilling to consent to have
your profile or video image recorded, be sure to keep your camera off and do not use a profile image.
Likewise, students who unmute during class and participate orally are agreeing to have their voices recorded.
If you are not willing to consent to have your voice recorded during class, you will need to keep your mute
button activated and communicate exclusively using the "chat" feature, which allows students to type
questions and comments live.
Exam Policy:
1. Set up your camera so the instructor can see your face. You may not take the exams without a camera
unless specific permission is obtained from the instructor beforehand.
2. You may use a virtual background if you wish or sit with your back against a wall.
3. You should mute yourself during exams unless you have a question.
4. No food or beverage other than a capped water bottle is allowed during exams.
5. No bathroom break is allowed during exams , register with AccessABILITY with proper
documentations if you have a chronic condition that would require bathroom usage during exams.
6. During exams, you are not allowed to access any other screen other than that of the actual exam. If
there is any evidence that you have done that, your exam will be voided and you will be subject to
disciplinary action. The ALEKS calculator will be available for most of the exam. If it is not, you are to
do that problem by hand.
7. For each exam, use unmarked, blank paper as scrap paper and put your name and Instructor's name
on top of your scrap paper. You may be asked to send in your scrap paper after an exam via
Blackboard. If asked, you need to comply within 10 minutes. Failure to turn in the scarp paper, if
requested to, at the end of the exam will result in 5 points deducted from your grade.

Grading Policy:
Mastery Work on 35% You receive 25% credit for completing work by the given due dates; and an
ALEKS objectives additional 10% by the end of the semester. If you did not complete any of the
objectives by their due dates, you will lose the corresponding percentage in
the 25%, but you can still gain the additional 10% if you complete all
objectives by the end of the semester.
Scheduled 5% There are four (4) scheduled knowledge checks (KC) during the semester after
Knowledge Check the initial one. Each receives a maximum of one point depending upon your
mastery of the material at that time. Take these seriously because they may
cause you to redo material that you have learned but not yet mastered. If you
miss them, you miss the points.
Quizzes 10% You will take quizzes throughout the course. Study for them like they are real
exams. They are to let you know what you know and what you still need to
work on before you take your exam. The quizzes can be taken 2 times, as long
as it is done by the due date. Your final score is the MEAN of the two exams.
The lowest three quiz grades (out of 15 assigned quizzes) will be dropped at
the end of the semester. The quizzes count 10% of your grade.
Exams 30% There are four (4) exams on the material you are covering in ALEKS. See the
syllabus summary for dates. The exams count 30% of the grade altogether.
The lowest score is dropped.
Data Activities 10% You and your class will be using SPSS to analyze data during the semester.
Your instructor will model what a statistician does when confronted with a
new data set. Four class periods will be set aside for this. The write-up of the
analysis will be your assignment. The data part of the course counts 10% of
your grade.
Final Exam 10% The final exam date for all but Saturday classes is the Thursday Reading Day,
December 10. Your instructor will give you additional information about this.
This exam is 10% of the final grade.
Extra Credit 0-5 Students who participate in class regularly during the semester (asking
Points questions, answer questions given by the instructor .etc) will gain up to 5
points added towards their total score.

Letter grades are determined by the standard Hunter College system of grading:
A+ = 97.5 -- 100; A = 92.5 -- 97.4; B+ = 87.5 -- 89.9; B = 82.5 -- 87.4; B- = 80 -- 82.4; C+ = 77.5 -- 79.9; C = 70 --
77.4; D = 60 -- 69.9; F = 0 -- 59.9.

1. There are 4 exams and the final exam. There are no make-up exams this semester. We will drop the
lowest grade, so if you miss an exam, that is the grade that is dropped. If you miss two exams, one is
dropped, the other is a zero. If you miss an exam and desire a CR/NC grade, that will have to be
approved by both your instructor and the coordinator and will only be allowed in extraordinary
circumstances.
2. Grades: Details of regular letter grading appears earlier in this syllabus.
a. The last day to withdraw from the course with a grade of W is Tuesday, November 5.
b. Students wishing to request IN grades must put their request in writing and you and your
instructor must sign an 'Incomplete Contract' in order for that grade to be given. You must
have a C average at the time of the request and must have completed at least 2 exams and 9
of the 15 quizzes given by that time and must be on schedule with your work in ALEKS.
c. If you want to request a CR/NC grade, you must have completed ALL the requirements for the
course and you must take the final exam and hand in the data assignments. This includes
meeting the scheduled dates for submission of the ALEKS material. The required form for this
must be given to your instructor BEFORE the final exam starts. You may get this form online
or email the instructor with “CR/NC grade” as the subject.
d. If you stop attending and do not complete the course work or officially withdraw you will
receive a grade of WU.

Emergency Situatons:
We have all dealt with emergency situations this past year, including power and internet outages. IF that
happens to you, either causing you to miss class or giving you problems during an exam, you need to
communicate clearly with your professor about your situation as soon as it is rectified. Don’t wait until the
end of the semester to list out all the reasons you were not able to be a part of the class.

Calculators:
ALEKS Calculators are allowed during the exams for certain problems. Other calculators, phones and tablets
are not allowed during exams. SPSS is not allowed during exams. Excel is not allowed during exams. If you
have to do calculations by hand on the Quizzes, expect to do the same kind of calculations on the exam. And
show that work on your scrap paper.

If you are caught cheating on a quiz, test, exam or a project, you will fail the course and disciplinary charges
may be brought against you. If you are caught copying someone else's work or googling answers while
taking an exam or turning in someone else's project as your own, you will be charged with academic
dishonesty. That may result in receiving a lowered letter grade, failing the course, or possibly being
dismissed depending on the charges. You are expected to do your own work. You may receive help from
others in order to learn material but 'help' is different from turning in someone else's work and claiming it
is your work. You may not have someone else other than you do your work in ALEKS. If you do not know
the difference between getting help to learn and cheating, please speak with me directly.

v Hunter College Policy on Academic Integrity

“Hunter College regards acts of academic dishonesty (e.g., plagiarism, cheating on examinations,
obtaining unfair advantage, and falsification of records and official documents) as serious offenses
against the values of intellectual honesty. The College is committed to enforcing the CUNY Policy on
Academic Integrity and will pursue cases of academic dishonesty according to the Hunter College
Academic Integrity Procedures.”
v ADA Policy (Suggested language from the Office of AccessABILITY)
”In compliance with the American Disability Act of 1990 (ADA) and with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, Hunter College is committed to ensuring educational parity and accommodations for all
students with documented disabilities and/or medical conditions. It is recommended that all students
with documented disabilities (Emotional, Medical, Physical, and/or Learning) consult the Office of
AccessABILITY, located in Room E1214B, to secure necessary academic accommodations. For further
information and assistance, please call: (212) 772- 4857 or (212) 650-3230, or visit
http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/access.
v Hunter College Policy on Sexual Misconduct
“In compliance with the CUNY Policy on Sexual Misconduct, Hunter College reaffirms the prohibition of
any sexual misconduct, which includes sexual violence, sexual harassment, and gender-based
harassment retaliation against students, employees, or visitors, as well as certain intimate relationships.
Students who have experienced any form of sexual violence on or off campus (including CUNY-
sponsored trips and events) are entitled to the rights outlined in the Bill of Rights for Hunter College.
a. Sexual Violence: Students are strongly encouraged to immediately report the incident by calling
911, contacting NYPD Special Victims Division Hotline (646-610-7272) or their local police
precinct, or contacting the College's Public Safety Office (212-772-4444).
b. All Other Forms of Sexual Misconduct: Students are also encouraged to contact the College's
Title IX Campus Coordinator, Dean John Rose ([email protected] or 212-650-3262) or
Colleen Barry ([email protected] or 212-772-4534) and seek complimentary
services through the Counseling and Wellness Services Office, Hunter East 1123.
CUNY Policy on Sexual Misconduct Link:
http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/la/Policy-on-Sexual-Misconduct-12-1-14-with-
links.pdf
Date Weekday Class Number Pie Objectives Quizzes Knowledg CH. Rev Data
e & Exams Activity
Checks
Aug 26 Wednesday READINESS
Aug 27 Thursday 1 FDC INITIAL KC
Aug 28 Friday READINESS
Aug 29 Saturday READINESS
Aug 30 Sunday READINESS
Aug 31 Monday 2 CH1 & CH2 Q1(READ.)
Sep 1 Tuesday CH1 & CH2 Q1
Sep 2 Wednesday CH1 & CH2 Q1
Sep 3 Thursday 3 CH1 & CH2 Q1
Sep 4 Friday CH1 & CH2 Q1
Sep 5 Saturday CH1 & CH2
Sep 6 Sunday CH1 & CH2
Sep 7 Monday College Closed CH3 Q2(CH1) & Q3(CH2)
Sep 8 Tuesday CH3 Q2(CH1) & Q3(CH2)
Sep 9 Wednesday CH3 Q2(CH1) & Q3(CH2)
Sep 10 Thursday 4 CH3 Q2(CH1) & Q3(CH2)
Sep 11 Friday CH3 Q2(CH1) & Q3(CH2)
Sep 12 Saturday CH3
Sep 13 Sunday CH3
Sep 14 Monday 5 Q4(CH3)
Sep 15 Tuesday Q4(CH3) KC1
Sep 16 Wednesday Q4(CH3) KC1 EXAM 1 REV
CH 1-3
Sep 17 Thursday 6 DA #1 Q4(CH3) KC1 EXAM 1 REV DA #1
CH 1-3
Sep 18 Friday No Classes Scheduled Q4(CH3) EXAM 1 REV
CH 1-3
Sep 19 Saturday No Classes Scheduled EXAM 1 REV
CH 1-3
Sep 20 Sunday No Classes Scheduled EXAM 1 REV
CH 1-3
Sep 21 Monday 7 EXAM 1 EXAM 1
Sep 22 Tuesday CH5
Sep 23 Wednesday CH5
Sep 24 Thursday 8 CH5
Sep 25 Friday CH5
Sep 26 Saturday CH5
Sep 27 Sunday CH5
Sep 28 Monday No Classes CH6 Q5(CH5)
Scheduled
Sep 29 Tuesday 9 (Monday CH6 Q5(CH5)
Schedule)
Sep 30 Wednesday CH6 Q5(CH5)
Oct 1 Thursday 10 CH6 Q5(CH5)
Oct 2 Friday CH6 Q5(CH5)
Oct 3 Saturday CH6
Oct 4 Sunday No Class CH6
Oct 5 Monday 11 CH7A Q6(CH6)
Oct 6 Tuesday CH7A Q6(CH6)
Oct 7 Wednesday CH7A Q6(CH6)
Oct 8 Thursday 12 CH7A Q6(CH6)
Oct 9 Friday CH7A Q6(CH6)
Oct 10 Saturday CH7A
Oct 11 Sunday CH7A
Oct 12 Monday College Closed Q7(CH7A)
Oct 13 Tuesday Q7(CH7A) KC2
Oct 14 Wednesday 13 (Monday Q7(CH7A) KC2 EXAM 2 REV
Schedule) CH 5-7a
Oct 15 Thursday 14 DA #2 Q7(CH7A) KC2 EXAM 2 REV DA #2
CH 5-7a
Oct 16 Friday Q7(CH7A) EXAM 2 REV
CH 5-7a
Oct 17 Saturday EXAM 2 REV
CH 5-7a
Oct 18 Sunday EXAM 2 REV
CH 5-7a
Oct 19 Monday 15 EXAM 2 EXAM 2
Oct 20 Tuesday CH7B&CH8
Oct 21 Wednesday CH7B&CH8
Oct 22 Thursday 16 CH7B&CH8
Oct 23 Friday CH7B&CH8
Oct 24 Saturday CH7B&CH8
Oct 25 Sunday CH7B&CH8
Oct 26 Monday 17 CH9&10 Q8(CH7B)&Q9(CH8)
Oct 27 Tuesday CH9&10 Q8(CH7B)&Q9(CH8)
Oct 28 Wednesday CH9&10 Q8(CH7B)&Q9(CH8)
Oct 29 Thursday 18 CH9&10 Q8(CH7B)&Q9(CH8)
Oct 30 Friday CH9&10 Q8(CH7B)&Q9(CH8)
Oct 31 Saturday CH9&10
Nov 1 Sunday CH9&10
 Nov 2 Monday 19 Q10(CH9)&Q11(CH10)
Nov 3 Tuesday Q10(CH9)& KC3
Q11(CH10)
Nov 4 Wednesday Q10(CH9)& KC3 EXAM 3 REV
Q11(CH10) CH 7b-10
Nov 5 Thursday 20 DA #3 Q10(CH9)& KC3 EXAM 3 REV DA #3
(Last day to Q11(CH10) CH 7b-10
withdraw
from a
course with
a grade of
"W.")

Nov 6 Friday Q10(CH9)&Q11(CH10) EXAM 3 REV

CH 7b-10
Nov 7 Saturday EXAM 3 REV
CH 7b-10
Nov 8 Sunday EXAM 3 REV
CH 7b-10
Nov 9 Monday 21 EXAM 3 EXAM 3
Nov 10 Tuesday CH11&CH12
Nov 11 Wednesday CH11&CH12
Nov 12 Thursday 22 CH11&CH12
Nov 13 Friday CH11&CH12
Nov 14 Saturday CH11&CH12
Nov 15 Sunday CH11&CH12
Nov 16 Monday 23 CORR&REG Q12(CH11)&Q13(CH12)
Nov 17 Tuesday CORR&REG Q12(CH11)&Q13(CH12)
Nov 18 Wednesday CORR&REG Q12(CH11)&Q13(CH12)
Nov 19 Thursday 24 CORR&REG Q12(CH11)&Q13(CH12)
Nov 20 Friday CORR&REG Q12(CH11)&Q13(CH12)
Nov 21 Saturday CORR&REG
Nov 22 Sunday CORR&REG
Nov 23 Monday 25 CH13 Q14(CORR&REG)
Nov 24 Tuesday CH13 Q14(CORR&REG)
Nov 25 Wednesdy Friday Schedule CH13 Q14(CORR&REG)
Nov 26 Thursday College Closed CH13 Q14(CORR&REG)
Nov 27 Friday College Closed CH13 Q14(CORR&REG)
Nov 28 Saturday College Closed CH13 Q14(CORR&REG)
Nov 29 Sunday College Closed CH13
Nov 30 Monday 26 Q15(CH13)
Dec 1 Tuesday Q15(CH13) KC4
 Dec 2 Wednesday Q15(CH13) KC3 EXAM 4 REV
CH 11-13,
Corr & Reg
Dec 3 Thursday 27 DA #4 Q15(CH13) KC3 EXAM 4 REV DA #4
CH 11-13,
Corr & Reg
Dec 4 Friday Q15(CH13) EXAM 4 REV
CH 11-13,
Corr & Reg
Dec 5 Saturday EXAM 4 REV
CH 11-13,
Corr & Reg
Dec 6 Sunday EXAM 4 REV
CH 11-13,
Corr & Reg
Dec 7 Monday 28 EXAM 4 EXAM 4
Dec 8 Tuesday
Dec 9 Wednesday
Dec 10 Thursday FINAL EXAM FINAL EXAM