SOCS 3305.

001: Introduction to Social Statistics

Fall Semester 2005
GR 2.302
Tuesday & Thursday 2:00 – 3:15

Professor: Dr. Floun’say R. Caver

Office: GR 2.820
Office Phone: 972-883-4987
Email: fcaver@utdallas.edu
Office Hours: Tuesday 1-2 pm, Thursday 1- 2 pm, Wednesday 12-2 pm, or by
appointment
TA: Terri Nelson, email: Tdale@utdallas.edu. Office Hours: Fridays 10-11 am

Course Description: This course introduces students to the basic tools of statistics and
shows how they are used in the analysis of social science data. A fundamental
understanding of these tools is a critical foundation for social science research in many
fields. The course covers descriptive statistics, inference from samples, hypothesis
testing, and the basics of regression analysis.

Course Objective: The objective of this course is to provide students with a statistical
foundation that can be used in future undergraduate and graduate studies, as well as in
applied work environments.

Requirements:
1. Levin and Fox (2003). Ele mentary Statistics in Social Research 9th Edition.
2. Scientific Calculator – cost should range from $8 - $15.
3. Blue Books for Exams

Course Evaluation: There will be four exams. The first three will be sectional exams.
The final exam will be a comprehens ive final examination. Examinations will be given
on the day the exam is scheduled. There will be NO Make-up Exams. Should you miss
a scheduled exam, the Final exam will be the only way to make up the zero on the missed
exam. All exams are open book and open note.
** The best 3 Exams will be will be used to calculate your final course grade**

Examination Percentage Your Score

Exam #1 (100 pts) 25%

Exam # 2 (100 pts) 25%

Exam # 3 (100 pts) 25%

Final Examination (100 pts) 25%

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Grade Scale: The following represents the course grading scale.

A+ = 97% and Above (4.00)

A = 93-96% (4.00)
A- = 90-92% (3.67)
B+ = 87-89% (3.33)
B = 83-86% (3.00)
B- = 80-82% (2.67)
C+ = 77-79% (2.33)
C = 73-76% (2.00)
C- = 70-72% (1.67)
D+ = 67-69% (1.33)
D = 60-66% (1.00)
F= Less than 59% (0.00)

Policy on Scholastic Dishonesty: Students who violate University rules on scholastic

dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the
course and/or dismissal from the University. Since such actions harm the individual,
other students, and the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty will
be strictly enforced.

Physically Challenged/Special Needs: Students with need special needs (physical

handicaps, learning disabilities, English as a second language) should identify themselves
so that the proper arrangements can be made.

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 Course Schedule

Date
Home Work
Month Day Topic Due
August 18 Course Introduction /Ch. 1: Why Use Statistics
August 23 Ch. 2: Organizing Data
August 25 Ch. 2: Frequency Distributions / Cross Tabs
August 30 Applying Frequency Distributions/ Cross Tabs HW # 1 Due
September 1 Ch. 3: Measures of Central Tendency
September 6 Applying Measures of Central Tendency HW #2 Due
September 8 Ch. 4: Measures of Variability
September 13 Applying Measures of Variability HW # 3 Due
September 15 Conceptual/Status Review
September 20 Exam #1 - Ch. 1 -4
September 22 Ch. 5: Probability and the Normal Curve
September 27 Applying Probability and the Normal Curve HW # 4 Due
September 29 Ch. 6: Samples and Proportions
October 4 Creating Confidence Intervals HW # 5 Due
October 6 Ch. 7: Testing Differences between Means
October 11 Applying Hypothesis Testing HW # 6 Due
October 13 Ch. 8: Analysis of Variance
October 18 Applying ANOVA HW # 7 Due
October 20 Conceptual/Status Review
October 25 Exam #2 - Ch. 5 -8
October 27 Ch. 9: Nonparametric Tests of Significance
November 1 Applying Chi-Square Tests HW # 8 Due
November 3 Ch. 10: Correlation
November 8 Applying Correlation HW # 9 Due
November 10 Ch. 11: Regression Analysis
HW # 10
November 15 Applying Regression Analysis Due
November 17 Conceptual/Status Review
November 22 Exam #3 - Ch. 9 -11
November 24 HOLIDAY
November 29 Comprehensive Exam # 4

** Due to the nature of statistics courses, this Schedule may change. If changes are made
they will be announced in class**

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 Homework Assignments

Homework Chapter Problems

1 Ch. 2 10, 11, 12, 18, 22, 24

2 Ch. 3 1-6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 22, 24

3 Ch. 4 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 15, 17, 18, 19

4 Ch. 5 1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 11, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22

5 Ch. 6 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23

6 Ch. 7 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 17, 24, 26

7 Ch. 8 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14

8 Ch. 9 1-3, 6, 15, 17

9 Ch. 10 1, 2, 3, 7, 12, 17

10 Ch. 11 1, 2, 5, 6abcd, 7abcd, 8abcd, 9abcdf

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 SOCS 3105: Social Statistics Laboratory (1 hr)
Fall 2005

Lab Schedule:

Call
Course Section Title number Day Start End Room
SOCIAL
SOCS STATISTICS 9:00 9:50
3105 1 LAB 12810 F a.m. a.m. CBW1.203
SOCIAL
SOCS STATISTICS 10:00 10:50
3105 2 LAB 12811 F a.m. a.m. CBW1.201
SOCIAL
SOCS STATISTICS 11:00 11:50
3105 3 LAB 12812 F a.m. a.m. CBW1.201
SOCIAL
SOCS STATISTICS 1:00 1:50
3105 4 LAB 12813 F p.m. p.m. CBW1.201
SOCIAL
SOCS STATISTICS 2:00 2:50
3105 5 LAB 12814 F p.m. p.m. CBW1.201
SOCIAL
SOCS STATISTICS 9:00 9:50
3105 6 LAB 12815 S a.m. a.m. CBW1.203
SOCIAL
SOCS STATISTICS 7:00 7:50
3105 501 LAB 13324 R p.m. p.m. CB1.104

Objective: The Social Statistics Laboratory is designed to review lecture discussions,

provide assistance, and strengthen students’ understanding of statistics. The laboratory
will provide assistance with student homework assignments, which will help students to
prepare for SOCS 3305 examinations.

Requirements:
1. Levin and Fox (2003). Elementary Statistics in Social Research 9th Edition.
2. Scientific Calculator – cost should range from $8 - $15.
3. To be respectful to the Teaching/Lab Assistant.

The Graduate Lab instructor will give a syllabus for the Social Statistics Lab at the
first lab session, detailing the grading evaluations.

The Social Statistics Laboratory is a graded course.

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