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I'm Shelly Ruderman and I will be your instructor for math 142 this Spring. I believe we all have the capacity to succeed in this class, and that we can tap into that capacity as a family of teachers and learners who are responsible for each other’s success. As your teacher and a fellow learner, I am grateful for the opportunity to work with you to demystify math and to be part of your journey toward achieving your educational goals. Through our good hard work and sustained effort, we can all be successful and reap the rewards of education’s promise.
Instructor: Shelly Ruderman
Email: SRuderman@csusm.edu
Lecture: Mondays (Class 903-24016) 7:15pm-8:15pm Zoom
Office Hours: Mondays 2:30pm-5:00 Academic Hall Rm 419A
Wednesdays 9:30am-11:20am Administration Building Rm 6210
Wednesdays 12:30pm-5:00pm Academic Hall Rm 419A.
Textbook: Stats with Technology, Katheryn Kozak. See Modules for the free textbook pdf.
Technology: We will use StatCrunch to complete our data analysis and create graphs–See Canvas Modules for information on purchasing Statcrunch (It's only $19.99) And did I tell you that there is no cost for the textbook!
Course includes these topics: types of data; descriptive statistics; types of studies; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; chi-square, t-tests, and F-test; interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Includes the application of technology for statistical analysis from disciplines including business, social sciences, psychology, life science, health science, and education.
Enrollment is restricted to students in Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Placement Categories I and II, or who have completed Math 101 or Math 105 with a grade of C (2.0) or better
After completing the course students will be able to
Interpret data displayed in tables and graphically
Apply concepts of sample space and probability
Calculate measures of central tendency and variation for a given data set
Identify the standard methods of obtaining data and identify advatages and disadvantages of each
Calculate the mean and variance of a discrete distribution
Calculate probabilities using normal and t-distributions
Distinguish the difference between sample population distributions and analyze the role played by the Central Limit Theorem
Construct and interpret confidence intervals
Determine and interpret levels of statistical significance including p-values
Interpret the ouput of a technology-based statistical analysis
Identify the basic concept of hypothesis testing including Type I and Type II errors
Formulate hypothesis tests involving samples from one and two populations
Select the appropriate technique for testing a hypothesis and interpret the result
Use regression lines and ANOVA for estimation and inference, and interpret the associated statistics
Use appropriate statistical techniques to analyze and interpret applications based on data from at least four of the following disciplines: business, economics, social science, psychology, political science, administration of justice, life science, physical science, health science, information technology, and education.
People really do learn better when they are not frustrated, so please get help before you get frustrated! Here’s how.
The STEM Success Center (STEM SC) offers free walk-in tutoring for lower division math and science courses, including MATH 142 (as well as other courses in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer Science)! The STEM SC offers in-person tutoring in Extended Learning Building, 2nd Floor South.
Feel free to use the center as a study space and a community building space! The helpful student staff will be there to greet you and answer your questions. No appointment is needed! The trained peer educators (tutors) in the STEM SC can assist you in developing a deeper understanding of course concepts, problem solving, preparation for exams, and identifying effective study strategies. Go there regularly to build your study habits and to become a better student.
Tutoring will begin the first day of instruction (Monday January 26th) and continue through finals week. Hours when tutors will be available during Spring 2025 will be:
· Monday-Thursday 11:00AM – 4:00PM
Friday 10:00AM - 3:00PM
For more information:
STEM Success Center website www.csusm.edu/stemsc
Follow the STEMSC on Instagram @csusm_stemcenter
STEM Success Center email stemsc@csusm.edu
Can't come in person? That is okay! You can find online tutor on the following link: NetTutor | Learning & Tutoring Services | CSUSM
Credit Hour Policy
You should expect to spend a minimum of 9 hours studying and completing homework assignments each week out of class.
Academic Honesty Policy
Academic Honesty: “Students are expected to adhere to standards of academic integrity, as outlined in
the Student Academic Integrity Policy. All assignments must be original work, clear and
error-free. All ideas/material borrowed from other sources must have appropriate
references to the original sources. Any quoted material should give credit to the source
and be punctuated accordingly. It will be presumed that students are not allowed to
collaborate on the preparation of work product (examinations, research papers, assigned
problems, etc.) unless the professor specifically authorizes such collaborations.
Academic Integrity: Students are responsible for honest completion and representation of their
work. Your university catalog details the ethical standards and penalties for infractions. There
will be zero tolerance for infractions. If you believe there has been an infraction by someone in
the class, please bring it to the instructor's attention in a timely manner. The instructor reserves
the right to discipline any student for academic misconduct, in accordance with the general rules
and regulations of the university and in alignment with their syllabus. Academic disciplinary
action may include the lowering of grades and/or the assignment of a failing grade for an exam, assignment, or the class as a whole.”
ADA Policy
Students with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations must be approved for services by providing appropriate and recent documentation to the Office of Disability Support Services (DSS). This office is in the Administrative Building in Suite 4200. They can be contacted by phone at 760 750-4905 and by email at dss@csusm.edu. Students authorized by DSS to receive reasonable accommodations should meet with me during my office hours to ensure confidentiality