COURSE BASICS

Hi Everyone!

I am so excited you chose to take my online Statistics Course! You will have so much fun in my course. Check out my Wonderful Welcome Letter below!! We're going to work a lot AND have a fun time with Statistics!  Remember to turn on your Notifications- How to Set Up My Student Notifications!

PSYCH 5: INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS FOR BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 

"LATE START" COURSE ONLINE!!

Hello! My name is Dr. Ramona Coates and I am excited that you are taking this online course with me! I’ve been an instructor at CCSF for 16.5 years and have taught Psych 5 almost the entire time that I have been here. I love teaching statistics and I look forward to teaching statistics in such a way that you will complete my course with not only an affection for statistics in research but also a new skill in analyzing and interpreting data! 

Statistics are part of our daily lives!  Everywhere we look people/groups are making claims about something based on statistics. 

• What is the probability that you will you win the lottery?

• What are the racial disparities in sentencing and incarceration rates?

• Do blueberry supplements that are high in antioxidants improve cognitive functioning as seniors age?

• The answer to these questions and other social & Psych issues will be based on and examined using statistical applications to summarize social issues and social problems using data.

• We will work together as we explore the principals, theories, statistical applications using “quantitative methodology and computational methods to examine current social issues using statistics.

COURSE BASICS

Stats Session~FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS: 16.5-Weeks / SUMMER 7-Weeks

PSYCH 5: Introduction to Statistics for Behavioral Sciences ONLINE ONLY~USING CANVAS~

Begin Date: See Course in Class Schedule

End Date: See Course in Class Schedule

Credit Hours: 5 credit units

When offered as a Semester Course, 16.5-weeks online course! Lecture material is accessed online. You will work on 1 to 2-Modules (1-2 Chapters) a week. There are No Campus Visits Required for this course. There will be Occasional and OPTIONAL Live Zoom Office Hours Check-ins as well as a Calendly link to schedule one-on-one office hours appointments.

TEXTBOOK REQUIRED:

Essentials of Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 10th edition Authors:  Frederick J. Gravetter Larry B Wallnau. Bookstore: Opt-In to get the $39 rental price for the semester. Don't pay more than $50. You need the White Cover Cengage version of the textbook NOT the All Blue Cover version. Or Vital Source, another cheaper site or CCSF Book Loan Program has textbooks. More Links Below!

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Essentials of Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 10th edition Authors: Frederick J. Gravetter (Links to an

external site.) Larry B Wallnau (Links to an external site.). Rent: Statsbook 10th ed. Chegg.com (Links to an

external site.) or CCSF Book Loan Program has textbooks. https://bkstr.scene7.com/is/image/Bkstr/9780357365298?$DiscoverCourseMaterialDetails$

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ACCESSING THIS COURSE:

How do I access my course?

Canvas Log-in instructions for Students: I will use CCSF’s online course management system called CANVAS for the course.  I can access Canvas at http://ccsf.instructure.com. I will login to the course to access the course content using my RAM ID to log in to Canvas.

1. Go to https://ccsf.instructure.com.

2. Username: CCSF ID, examples: W12345678 or @12345678

3. Your Canvas password is your RAM ID password. 

If you have a login problems with your RAM ID, please contact the CCSF Helpdesk at 415-239-3711 or Toll-Free at 844-693-4357. 

• CLICK HERE to claim my RAM ID and/or login to CANVAS. If I am unable to login after following those instructions, I can visit the CCSF Online Course Support Center for help. I have support systems available to me as an online learner at CCSF!

• I can go to Student Services (including information about academic accommodations) at https://www.ccsf.edu. Once I log into Canvas, I can access more help at the Canvas Help menu in the left sidebar including 24-hour phone support.

• I can also gain more Info about Online Learning sites to support my academic success.

• Once I’ve entered the class online, I've checked out this WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENT on the homepage, which will give me more information about your course Check-in requirement. 

• I can find more detailed information about the course itself in the SYLLABUS link on the main menu. I will check my official CCSF school email account regularly throughout the semester for and turn on my notifications from Canvas.

• I will also take an online orientation prior to starting my online course.

This is a 16.5-week course Fall & Spring & 7-week course for summer!

COURSE TIMELINE:

As a Student, how much time do I need to spend in this course?

• We will cover the majority of the chapters in our textbook. 

• I will be expected to work on 1 to 2-chapters a week-that means one-two modules a week.

• I will spend 6-12 hours a week. Some weeks will require less time while other weeks will require the full 12 hours.

• This works out to be 2 hours a day on course work.

• There will be an OPTIONAL LIVE INTRODUCTION: Course Session by Zoom Video Conference: a Brief introduction & to answer questions about the course, there will be a virtual session~Link to Follow in an Announcement! 

• In this session, we will go over questions you may have about the logistics of the course, give you a guided course tour, and give us all a chance to meet.

• I hope you will be able to join us! If you are not available, the meeting will be recorded and posted in announcements for you to access at your convenience later.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES/LINKS: 

What resources are available to me?

Online courses are required to meet ADA accessibility guidelines~all aspects of our online learning experience are accessible.What if I need the course to be accessible to meet my educational needs?

• I will let my instructor know that I have adaptive software and hardware to assist me with taking this course or have any specific needs.

  • The Disabled Students Program and Services (DSPS) in Rosenberg Library 323 is a resource available to assist me during this course.

  • I can also email dsps@ccsf.edu or call 415-452-5481 (Voice); 415-452-5451 (Telecommunication Device for Deaf) or use California Relay Service for assistance directly.

What if I’ve never taken an online course before?

• Take a quick survey-Is Online Learning for You? Online Learning Quick Survey

What skills will I need to be successful as a student online?

• Checkout: Distance Education Website where I will find lots of helpful information to get started with my online learning adventure!

• I can learn about what it is like to be an online student from other students who have taken online classes at Succeeding in Online Classes.

• If I have more questions about taking an online course, I can check out:

• DISTANCE (ONLINE) LEARNING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

MY CONTACT INFO

• I am here to support your success in this class!

• If you have any questions about the concepts, calculations, assignment clarifications, testing prep, uploading issues and any other course related questions, feel free to contact me via CANVAS email.

• I will respond to you within 24 hours of receipt of your message.

• Also, if you are having problems getting into your course, please don’t hesitate to contact me using CANVAS Inbox (to your left!) I Look Forward to Meeting You!

WELCOME!  

Get Ready to Dream in Statistics Mode!!

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Let the Stats Treasure Hunt Begin!!!