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JIM 104/4 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS

Academic Session 2011/2012
VIDEO CONFERENCE CLASS
DATES Video Conference 1 2 3 4 5
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JIM 104/4 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS COURSE INSTRUCTOR: ASSOC. PROF. DR. NORAIDA ABDUL GHANI
noraida@usm.my Tel: 04-6533630

COURSE SYNOPSIS Organization and description of data: pie chart, bar chart, frequency distribution, cumulative frequency distribution, histogram, frequency polygon and ogive. Measures of central tendency and measures of variation: mean, median, mode, mean deviation, variance and standard deviation. Probability: random trials, basic concepts of probability, conditional probability, counting rule, permutation and combination. Random variables: discrete random variable, continuous random variable, expected value and variance. Special distribution and sampling distribution: Bernoulli distribution, binomial distribution, binomial experiment, Poisson distribution, normal distribution and tdistribution. Sampling distribution (sampling from Bernoulli and normal distribution). Normal approximation to the binomial. Estimation: point estimation, interval estimation. Hypothesis testing: one-tailed test and two-tailed test for mean of a normal population, general population and binomial population. Confidence interval and hypothesis testing for the difference in mean of two samples.

REQUIRED TEXT Bluman, A. G. (2009). Elementary Statistics: A Step by Step Approach, 7th Ed. Mc. Graw-Hill.

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TOPICS COVERED Only Chapters 1 9 of the required text will be covered in this course. The following table is a detailed outline of the topics to be covered and the time table provided can be used as a guide to assist you in your study.

Month August/ September

Chapter Chapter 1: The Nature of Probability and Statistics 1 Introduction 1 1 Descriptive and Inferential Statistics 1 2 Variables and Types of Data 1 3 Data Collection and Sampling Techniques 1 4 Observational and Experimental Studies 1 5 Uses and Misuses of Statistics 1 6 Computers and Calculators Summary Chapter 2: Frequency Distribution and Graphs Introduction 2 1 Organizing Data 2 2 Histogram, Frequency Polygons, and Ogives 2 3 Other Types of Graphs Summary

October

Chapter 3: Data Description Introduction 3 1 Measures of Central Tendency 3 2 Measures of Variation 3 3 Measures of Position 3 4 Exploratory Data Analysis Summary Chapter 4: Probability and Counting Rules Introduction 4 1 Sample Spaces and Probability 4 2 The Addition Rules for Probability 4 3 The Multiplication Rules and Conditional Probability 4 4 Counting Rules 4 5 Probability and Counting Rules Summary Chapter 5: Discrete Probability Distributions Introduction 5 1 Probability Distributions 5 2 Mean, Variance, Standard Deviation, and Expectation 5 3 The Binomial Distribution 5 4 Other Types of Distributions (Optional) Summary

November

December

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January

Chapter 6: The Normal Distribution Introduction 6 1 Normal Distributions 6 2 Applications of the Normal Distribution 6 3 The Central Limit Theorem 6 4 The Normal Approximation to the Binomial Summary Chapter 7: Confidence Interval and Sample Size Introduction 7 1 Confidence Intervals for the Mean When is known and Sample Size 7 2 Confidence Intervals for the Mean When is unknown 7 3 Confidence Intervals and Sample Size for Proportions 7 4 Confidence Intervals for Variances and Standard Deviations Summary Chapter 8: Hypothesis Testing Introduction 8 1 Steps in Hypothesis Testing-Traditional Method 8 2 z Test for a Mean 8 3 t Test for a Mean 8 4 z Test for a Proportion 8 6 Additional Topics Regarding Hypothesis Testing Summary Chapter 9: Testing the Difference Between Two Means and Two Proportions Introduction 9 1 Testing the Difference Between Two Means: Large Samples: Using the z Test 9 2 Testing the Difference Between Two Means of Independent Samples: Using the t Test 9 3 Testing the Difference Between Two Means: Dependent Samples 9 4 Testing the Difference Between Proportions Summary Revision

February

March

April

May

Exercises are given at the end of each topic and students are encouraged to try as many exercises as possible. The Technology Step by Step boxes given at the end of appropriate topics are optional. These boxes show students how to use MINITAB, the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 plus graphing calculators, and Excel to solve problems.

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COURSE WORK VIDEO CONFERENCE A total of 5 video conference sessions will be conducted by the instructor throughout the academic year. They are as follows: Video Conference 1: Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 Video Conference 2: Chapter 3 Video Conference 3: Chapter 4 Video conference 4: Chapter 7 & 8 Video Conference 5: Chapter 8 (cont.) and Chapter 9 NOTE: Students are encouraged to solve the questions given before attending each session.

ASSIGNMENT: Assignment 1:

There will be 2 written assignments. Based on topics in Chapters 1 4. Due date 15th December 2011 Based on topics in Chapters 5 8. Due date - 15th April 2012

Assignment 2:

NOTE: All assignments must be hand-written. Photocopied or typed assignments will NOT be accepted. All assignments are to be sent to the course instructor at PPPJJ and post-marked no later than the due date. Students are to write their own cheat/plagiarized/copy will get an F. solutions. Those found to

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Late assignments will not be entertained nor graded unless written permission has been obtained from the course instructor prior to the due date. Assignments that have been turned in will NOT be returned, so please make a copy for your keepsake.

TEST As part of the continuous assessment of the course, a test will be given during the intensive course. Materials that will be tested: Chapter 1 4.

INTENSIVE COURSE An Intensive Course will be held sometime in the period from 21 January 2012 19 February 2012. Topics to be covered: Chapter 5 and Chapter 6.

FINAL EXAM Final exam will be held during the month of June 2012. Materials to be tested: Chapter 1 9.

COURSE GRADE The final course grade will be based on the following distribution: Final exam: Course work: 60% Assignment 1 and 2 Test 20% 20% 40%

REFERENCES 1. Bluman, A. G. (2009). Elementary Statistics: A Step by Step Approach, 7th Ed. Mc. Graw-Hill. 2. Mann, P. S. (2007). Introductory Statistics, 6th Ed. John Wiley & Sons. 3. Triola, M. F. (2006). Elementary Statistics, 10th Ed. Pearson Education Inc

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The following are questions to be discussed during video conference sessions. Please read the topics concerned and try all related exercises given before coming to each session. Students are also expected to contribute to the discussion. Please refer to the timetable given for the date of each session.

VIDEO CONFERENCE 1 Chapter 1 2 1. 2. 3. 4. Chapter 1: Review Exercises : 1, 4, 6, 7, 9 Chapter 2: Exercise 2-1 : 16 Chapter 2: Exercise 2-2 : 11 Chapter 2: Exercise 2-3 : 9, 13, 14, 16 page 26-27 page 47 page 62 page 85-86

VIDEO CONFERENCE 2 Chapter 3 1. Chapter 3: Exercises 3-1 : 8, 12

For 12, find mean, median, modal class and mode

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2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Chapter 3: Exercise 3-1 : 33 Chapter 3: Exercise 3-2 : 19 Chapter 3: Exercise 3-2 : 29 Chapter 3: Exercise 3-2 : 32, 35 Chapter 3: Exercise 3-3 : 14,16, 17 Chapter 3: Exercise 3-4 : 15

page 121 page 138 page 139 page 140 page 154 page 167

VIDEO CONFERENCE 3 Chapter 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Chapter 4: Exercise 4-1 : 13 Chapter 4: Exercise 4-1 : 12 Chapter 4: Exercise 4-1 : 31, 36 Chapter 4: Exercise 4-2 : 2 Chapter 4: Exercise 4-2 : 16 Chapter 4: Exercise 4-2 : 19 Chapter 4: Exercise 4-3 : 8, 12, 15 Chapter 4: Exercise 4-3 : 22, 34 Chapter 4: Exercise 4-4 : 16, 21 Chapter 4: Exercise 4-4 : 37 Chapter 4: Exercise 4-5 : 7, 11, 13 page 196 page 197 page 198 page 204 page 205 page 206 page 221 page 222 page 233 page 234 page 241

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VIDEO CONFERENCE 4 Chapter 7 and 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Chapter 7: Exercise 7-1 : 14 Chapter 7: Exercise 7-1 : 23 Chapter 7: Exercise 7-3 : 3 Chapter 7: Exercise 7-3 : 15 Chapter 7: Exercise 7-4 : 8 Chapter 8: Exercise 8-2 : 4 Chapter 8: Exercise 8-2 : 16 page 366 page 367 page 382 page 383 page 391 page 422 page 423

VIDEO CONFERENCE 5 Chapter 8 (cont.) and 9 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. Chapter 8: Exercise 8-3 : 12, 19 Chapter 8: Exercise 8-4 : 16 Chapter 8: Exercise 8-5 : 11 Chapter 8: Exercise 8-6 : 3 Chapter 9: Exercise 9-1 : 11 Chapter 9: Exercise 9-2 : 6 Chapter 9: Exercise 9-4 : 8 page 435 page 443 page 454 page 461 page 480 page 488 page 509

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SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA

JIM 104: INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS ACADEMIC SESSION 2011/2012

ASSIGNMENT 1 DUE DATE: 15th DECEMBER 2011

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.

1. 2.

3.

Chapter 1: Review Exercises: 18 Chapter Quiz: 22 Chapter 3: Review Exercises : 4 Review Exercises : 16 Review Exercises : 22 Chapter Quiz : 34 Chapter 4: Review Exercises : 6, 12, Review Exercises : 16, 22,

page 28 page 30 page 173 page 174 page 175 page 177 page 243 page 244

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SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA

JIM 104: INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS ACADEMIC SESSION 2011/2012

ASSIGNMENT 2 DUE DATE: 15th APRIL 2012

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.

1. Chapter 5: Review Exercises : 10,12 Review Exercises : 20, 26 2. Chapter 6: Chapter Quiz : 28, 32 3. Chapter 7: Chapter Quiz : 18, 22 4. Chapter 8: Review Exercises: 12 Chapter Quiz : 26 5. Chapter 9: Review Exercises: 6 Chapter Quiz : 20, 22

page 293 page 294 page 351 page 396 page 464 page 467 page 525 page 527

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