Course Outline

Faculty of Science and Technology

Course Code (ID) MATH2352

Course Title: Statistics II

Credits: 3

Section: 1

Course Instructor: Dr. Sherlene Enriquez - Savery

Program: AMAT

Semester: 2018-2

Class Meeting Times 9:30 -10:45 pm TTH

Class Venue: JAB D4

Pre-requisites: MATH2151,

Co-requisites

Field trip(s): ( ) Yes ( x )No

Office Location Jaguar Building 2nd Floor

Office Hours: T TH 8:30am - 9:15am/ Tuesdays only : 11:00am - 12:00am or by

appointment
(Consultation Hours)

Telephone: Office: 822-1000 Ext. 301

E-Mail Address: senriquez@ub.edu.bz

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Required Text:

Crawshaw, J., & Chambers, J. (2015). A Concise Course in Advanced Level Statistic with worked
examples, 6th Edition. Oxford University Press.

Course Description:
This course exposes students to research techniques. Students will be able to develop their
mathematical knowledge, develop an understanding of statistical principles, acquire a range of
skills, develop the ability to analyze problems logically, use statistics as a means of
communication, and acquire the statistical background necessary for further study in this or
related subjects. This course covers linear combinations of random variables; continuous
random variables; sampling and estimation; hypothesis testing; confidence intervals;
goodness-of-fit test. Course specifics: research project.

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)

After successfully completing this course, students should be able to:

 Estimate sample size, proportion, population mean and variance;

 Use statistical software package to conduct hypothesis testing;
 Differentiate between Type 1 and Type 11 errors in statistics;
 Distinguish among the various statistical terminologies;
 Conduct hypothesis testing on the design of experiments and data analysis;
 Distinguish among different analysis of variance;
 Differentiate between regression and correlation analysis;
 Conduct the most appropriate statistical test and analysis based on a given data set(s) -
one sample T-test, two sample T-test and paired T-Test ;
 Apply inferential methods to different configurations of data;
 Compute and interpret the results of Bivariate Regression and Correlation analysis using
computer software;
 Perform ANOVA and F-test using computer software;
 Develop an appreciation of the aesthetic nature and usefulness of statistical procedures.

CLASS SCHEDULE:

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 Date Topics/Sub-topics Teaching Strategies and Readings and Assessment
Activities Assignments and Due
Dates
Wk1 Use of Lecture and Discussion to
Jan.16 & include:  To read
Discrete Random Explanation and discussion of concepts chapter
Jan. 18
variables four
Engaging students in reflection and  Assignmen
 Probability Mass function analysis of main concepts t on chapter
 Expectation of X, E(X) four( To be
 Variance of X, Var (X) Application of concepts assigned in
 Cumulative distribution the class)
function F(X) Lecture Recitation
Instructor presents information
Question and answer activities
Cooperative learning activities

Wk2 Use of Lecture and Discussion to Quiz 1 on

Jan.23 & include:  To read Jan. 25
Special Discrete Random Explanation and discussion of concepts chapter five
Jan. 25
variables  Assignmen
Engaging students in reflection and t on chapter
 Binomial analysis of main concepts five( To be
 Poisson assigned in
 Geometric Application of concepts the class)
 Uniform
Lecture Recitation
 Hypergeometric
Instructor presents information
Question and answer activities
Cooperative learning activities

Wk3 Use of Lecture and Discussion to

Jan.30 & include:  To read
Continuous Random Explanation and discussion of concepts chapter six
Feb. 1
variables  Assignmen
Engaging students in reflection and t on chapter
 Probability density function analysis of main concepts six( To be
 Expectation of X, E(X) assigned in
 Variance of X, Var (X) Application of concepts the class)
 Cumulative distribution
function F(X) Lecture Recitation
Instructor presents information
Question and answer activities
Cooperative learning activities

Wk4 Normal Probability Assignment

&
Feb.12 Integrating Technology  To read #1
Distributions Sampling Use of computer to access statistical chapter
Feb14 Feb 12, 2018
Distributions tools. (Excel) seven
 Assignmen
t on chapter
 The standard normal
variable, Z seven. To
 Standard normal table be assigned
in the
class)

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 Wk5
Feb.20 &  Finding z with known Concept Attainment Model of Quiz #2-
Feb.22 Teaching
𝛷(z) Feb.
 Distribution  Describing examples of 20th,2018
approximation experimental
(binomial and Poisson)  Comparison and contrast with
other related concepts

Test#1

Feb. 22,
2018
Wk6 Linear Combinations
Feb.27 & Lecture Recitation  To read
Mar. 1
of Normal Variables  Instructor presents information chapter
 Question and answer activities eight
 Sum of independent  Cooperative learning activities  Assignmen
To review data and analyze t on chapter
variables eight( To
findings
 Difference of be assigned
independent variables Drill and Practice/Teach Practice and in the
Apply class)
 Explanations
 Discussion
 Individual and small group
activities

Wk7
Mar.6  Multiples of independent
& Guided Practice to include
variables  Step by step description of
Mar.8
processes
 Assess data and forming
conclusions

WK.8 Use of Lecture and Discussion to Assignment

Mar.13
Sampling and include:  To read #2
& Explanation and discussion of concepts chapter
Mar. 15 Estimation nine
Engaging students in reflection and Mar.13,
 Assignm
 Sampling distribution of analysis of main concepts ent on 2018
sample mean chapter
Application of concepts nine( To
 Selecting a Sample be
 Point Estimation Lecture Recitation assigned
Instructor presents information
 in the
Question and answer activities class)
Cooperative learning activities

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Wk9  Interval Estimate Concept Attainment Model of Tets#2
Teaching
Mar.20  Central Limit Theorem Mar, 22,
& 2018
Mar. 22  Describing examples of
experimental concepts and
example
 Comparison and contrast with
other related concepts

Integrating Technology
Use of computer to access statistical
tools. (SPSS)
Wk10 Hypothesis Testing Use of Lecture and Discussion to Quiz#3
Apr.3 include:
Explanation and discussion of concepts
&
Apr.5  Null Hypothesis (H0) Engaging students in reflection and
 Alternative Hypothesis analysis of main concepts
(H1) Application of concepts
 Critical value Z𝛼 and 𝑍𝛼
2
Lecture Recitation
Instructor presents information
Question and answer activities
Cooperative learning activities

Integrating Technology
Use of computer to access statistical
tools. (SPSS)

 Type I Error
Lecture Recitation
 Type II
 Instructor presents information
 Power  Question and answer activities
Significance Testing &  Cooperative learning activities
 To read
Chi –Squares Test (χ2-test) To review data and analyze
findings chapter
ten
 Assignm
Drill and Practice/Teach Practice and ent on
Apply chapter
 Explanations ten( To
 Discussion be
 Individual and small group assigned
activities in the
class)
Integrating Technology
Wk11  The χ2 table Use of computer to access statistical Assignment
Apr.10  The χ2 goodness-of-fit tools. (SPSS) #3
& test Apr.24, 2018
Apr.12 a. Uniform
distribution.

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Wk12  The χ2 goodness-of-fit Test #3
Apr.17 test Lecture Recitation Apr.24, 2018
&  Instructor presents information
b. Distribution in a
 Question and answer activities
Apr.19 given ratio.
 Cooperative learning activities
c. Binomial To review data and analyze
distribution findings

Wk13  The χ2 goodness-of-fit Drill and Practice/Teach Practice and

Apr.24 test Apply
&  Explanations
.
 Discussion
Apr.26 d. Poisson
 Individual and small group
distribution. activities
e. Normal
distribution.

Wk14 Integrating Technology

May.1  Perform a χ2 test for Use of computer to access statistical Quiz 4
& tools. (SPSS) Apr. 3, 2018
independence between
May.3 variables, using

Use of Lecture and Discussion to

 Contingency table include:
Explanation and discussion of concepts
Tets#3 April
Engaging students in reflection and 27 , 2018
analysis of main concepts

Application of concepts

Lecture Recitation
Instructor presents information
Question and answer activities
Cooperative learning activities

Wk16
May.4 EXAM WEEK
& Final presentation will be done on exam date
May.10

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Evaluation: Quizzes (5) 20%
Assignment (3) 10%
Tests (3) 30%
Final 40%

Group project (2 or 3 random members)

Prepare and present a project report on the respective topics on the course. The lecturer at the
start of the course will provide suggested project Area. (REFER TO PROJECT FORMAT
PROVIDED BY LECTURER)

Projects are graded on three components- the project proposal, the writing quality and the report
content. Note that plagiarism, such as downloading text from the web and claiming it as your
own, is not tolerated and your grades will be penalized. Always use your own words unless
those words are contained in quotation marks. Always give REFERENCES for any work used,
quoted or unquoted. Evaluations will be based on the following: The project report should be at
least 10 pages in length, typed written using 1.5 space, 12 pt, Times New Roman or Arial, with
references, including websites, journal title, newspaper, text or any other form of publication.

Please notify the lecturer about uncooperative group members

PROJECT IS DUE AT THE END OF YOUR POWER POINT PRESENTATION

Potential project Area

 Education(MOE, PSE,CXC)
 Economy(Central bank of Belize or
http://pages.stern.nyu.edu/~wgreene/Econometrics/PanelDataSets.htm
 Population demographic( data available at SIB)
 Weather(average rainfall, temperature)
 Belize Interest rates (lending, savings) Central bank
 International data (http://people.stern.nyu.edu/jsimonof/classes/datalink.html)

Class participation
I read and referred to the syllabus I attended class
I arrived to class on time I was prepared for class (read ahead of time)
I contributed to class discussions I sought consultation with the instructor
I turned in assignments and tests on time I asked questions in class
I answered questions in class
.

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COURSE POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY

The administration of student discipline in the university community is a responsibility shared by

students, faculty, and administrative staff. The University of Belize Academic Honesty Policy
outlines the University’s expectations for the integrity of student’s academic work, the
procedures for resolving alleged violations of those expectations, and the rights and
responsibilities of students and faculty throughout the process. All students are expected to
conform to the Academic Honesty Policy. Lecturers are expected to consult with academic
department chairpersons to prevent and respond to violations of the Academic Honesty Policy.
Students wishing to dispute a charge of academic dishonesty or a sanction made upon them
because of such allegations can do so by appealing to the Dean of Student Affairs to invoke the
Discipline Appeals Process as detailed in the Student Handbook. (Please visit www.ub.edu.bz
for a full description of violations to the Academic Honesty Policy and sanctions.)

CLASS POLICIES

1. CLASS ATTENDANCE: Students are expected to attend all sessions, and to be on time.
Students must attend at least 80% of class sessions. Unexcused absences beyond this
point may result in a reduction in your grade. You must provide the necessary
documentation for any other absences e.g. doctors certificate if you are ill. You are
expected to participate fully in class discussions and come to class prepared to contribute
to class discussions and group work. Because participation in class is imperative for
success, each student’s final grade will be positively or negatively affected based upon
the number of class sessions they attend. Absent students are responsible for obtaining
class notes, handouts, and activities, as well as any other pertinent information. Points
lost due to absences can be made up only through extra credit opportunities provided by
the instructor.

2. PUNCTUALITY: Kindly make every effort to arrive on time to all sessions. Walking
into a session late is unprofessional and distracting to the rest your colleagues. If you will
be late for any session, please inform the instructor via an e-mail, telephone call, or text
message.

3. PROFESSIONALISM AND ETHICS: In your fieldwork and/or class activities, you

are expected to conduct yourself in an ethical, legal, and professional manner.

4. READINGS: Readings will be assigned. You will be expected to attend the class session
prepared to discuss the readings from the required text and/or any additional readings
assigned. The aim is to enhance your understanding and skills related to these materials
and to enable you to share your understanding with class members.

5. WRITINGS: The ability to write clearly and effectively is essential to a profession.

Written assignments represent your best professional abilities and excellence.

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 Assignments must be written in Standard English. Pages that are disorganized and
contain errors in grammar, spelling, syntax, or typing will receive reduced grades. All
written work should adhere to the APA /MLA style as directed by the instructor.

6. CELL PHONES: As courtesy to your classmates and instructor, please have cell phones
turned off throughout class time. If an urgent matter arises that requires you to have your
cell phone on (on vibrate), please inform the instructor before the session.

7. MISSED OR LATE ASSGINMENTS: Students are expected to do all class

assignments, and turn them in on time. If prior approval for late assignment is not granted
by the instructor, the assignment will not be accepted. Assigned readings must be
completed prior to the class for which they are intended.

8. TECHNOLOGY: Students are required to utilize word processing programs to

complete all assignments. Internet and electronic mail systems will be used as needed to
develop strategies, facilitate class discussion, and enhance communication between
professor and students.

9. TESTS/QUIZZES: Tests will be announced a week earlier. Students are expected to be

prepared always; as such quizzes may not be announced.

GRADING CRITERIA FOR ALL ASSIGNMENTS/TESTS/LABS/PRESENTATION

(Description and point allocation for each assignment will be simultaneously posted along
with the assignment on Moodle)

Assignments/Test/Quiz

RUBRIC

Accuracy Fully correct Partly correct Incorrect answer

answer (4pts.) answer (3 pts.) (0 pts.)

Work shown and All steps for Most steps for Some steps for Student did not
supports the solving problem solving problem solving problem show any work
answer is meticulously were were (1 pts.)
shown (4 pts.) meticulously meticulously
shown (3 pts.) shown (2 pts.)

Completion All of the Most of the Some of the Student did not
assigned work is assigned work is assigned work is hand in
completed completed completed assignment
(4pts.) (3pts.) (2pts.) (0pts.)

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LAB#1: Descriptive Statistics/linear Regression (Use of Technology- SPSS)

RUBRIC
Summary print outs
a. Three printouts are Two of three One of three
Variable(s)Descriptive presented printouts are printouts is
b. Statistics/Model presented presented
Summary 3 2 1
c. Coefficient(s)
Coefficients Coefficients Coefficients
Regression Equation correctly correctly incorrectly
constructed(𝑦̂ = constructed(𝑦̂ = constructed(𝑦̂ =
𝑏𝑜 + 𝑏1 𝑥) 𝑏1 + 𝑏0 𝑥) 𝑏1 + 𝑏0 𝑥)
and interpreted And incorrectly and interpreted
interpreted
5 2 0
Coefficient of Correctly stated and Correctly stated and Incorrectly stated
Determination interpreted incorrectly and incorrectly
interpreted interpreted
5 2 0
Correlation Correctly stated and Correctly stated and Incorrectly stated
interpreted incorrectly and incorrectly
interpreted interpreted
5 2 0
Descriptive Three correctly Two correctly stated One correctly stated
Interpretation stated and and correctly and correctly
interpreted interpreted interpreted
6 4 2

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LAB#2: Hypothesis Testing (Use of Technology- SPSS)

RUBRIC
1 2 4 5
State Hypotheses Not all hypotheses are Hypotheses Hypotheses Hypotheses
Student should state stated. are clearly are clearly are clearly
both hypotheses using stated with stated with and
the correct parameter, major minor correctly
signs, and number on errors. errors. stated.
right-hand side
Test Statistic An inappropriate test An An An
Student should use statistic is used. appropriate appropriate appropriate
correct test statistic test statistic test statistic test statistic
and formula is used and is used and is used and
computed computed computed
with major with minor correctly.
errors. errors
Draw Conclusion It is unclear how a The p-value The p-value The p-value
Student should find the conclusion, if any, is or critical or critical or critical
p-value or look up the made. value is value is value is
critical value and use determined determined correctly
one to make a and used to and used to determined
conclusion draw a draw a and used to
conclusion. conclusion. draw a
Major errors Minor errors correct
are present. are present. conclusion.
Interpretation/Discuss Interpretation/Discuss Interpretati Interpretati Interpretati
ion ion is out of context. on is in on is in on is in
Student should context, context, context,
interpret the with major with minor with minor
conclusion in their own errors errors. errors.
language, layman's
terms or statistical
terms

Developed by __Sherlene Enriquez Savery___ Date:___January 3, 2018____

Peer Reviewer/s___________________________________

External Reviewer/s ( if Applicable)______________Institution:__________

Dean:___________________________ Date:___________________

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