Course Description
Applied descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include applied probability, power analysis, chi-square distributions, hypothesis testing for a variety of applications, and correlation and regression. Concept learning, applications, and computer analyses are stressed. Prerequisite: Elementary algebra; Notes: Students who took this course as ERM 618 are not eligible to take ERM 780 and receive credit.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Explain and apply fundamental statistical concepts, terminology, and notation used in quantitative research.
- Use SPSS to organize, analyze, and interpret quantitative data.
- Compute, summarize, and graphically represent data using descriptive and exploratory statistical techniques.
- Conduct and interpret statistical hypothesis tests, including analyses involving categorical data, group comparisons, associations, and prediction.
- Critically evaluate and carry out a basic quantitative study by applying principles of sampling, probability, statistical power, data analysis, and results interpretation.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Participation/Professionalism/Homework | 20% |
| Take-Home Quizzes | 20% |
| Midterm Examination | 25% |
| Final Examination | 25% |
| Project Presentation | 10% |
These assessments collectively evaluate students' mastery of statistical concepts, quantitative reasoning, data analysis skills, and interpretation and communication of results.
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 93% and higher | A |
| 90 to 92% | A- |
| 87 to 89% | B+ |
| 83 to 86% | B |
| 80 to 82% | B- |
| 77 to 79% | C+ |
| 73 to 76% | C |
| 72 or below | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Students are expected to complete assigned readings, videos, discussions, and homework activities, and come to class prepared to engage in course content. Occasionally, there will be in-class short quizzes that will count toward your participation grade. You cannot make-up missed in-class quizzes.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Field Andy (2024). Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS Statistics, 6th Edition. CA: SAGE (Paperback - ISBN: 9781529630002 or Hardcover- ISBN: 9781529630008 or Electronic Version- ISBN: 9781529668928).
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.