The document outlines the course design guide for MTH/233 Statistics at the University of Phoenix, covering descriptive and inferential statistics and their practical applications. It specifies course objectives, policies, materials, and weekly assignments, including participation requirements, reading materials, individual assignments, and group projects related to hypothesis testing. The document emphasizes adherence to university policies and provides a structured schedule for learning outcomes over the course.

1. Course Design Guide
MTH/233 Version 2
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Syllabus
College of Natural Sciences
MTH/233 Version 2
Statistics
Copyright © 2010, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights
reserved.
Course Description
This course surveys descriptive and inferential statistics with an
emphasis on practical applications of statistical analysis. The
principles of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data are
covered. It examines the role of statistical analysis, statistical
terminology, the appropriate use of statistical techniques and
interpretation of statistical findings through applications and
functions of statistical methods.
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for
understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the
following two documents:
· University policies: You must be logged into the student
website to view this document.
· Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course
Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the

2. policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly
different depending on the modality in which you attend class.
If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies
governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Triola, M. F. (2010). Elementary statistics. (11th ed.). Boston,
MA: Pearson.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Introduction to Statistics and Graphical Display of
Information
Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.1 Identify symbols and nomenclature used in statistics.
1.2 Classify data.
1.3 Identify levels of measurement.
1.4 Develop a frequency distribution.
1.5 Create graphical display of information.
Readings
Read Ch. 1 & 2 of Elementary Statistics.
Read the University of Phoenix Material: Using MyStatLab®
located on your student website.
Participation
Participate in class discussion.
Monday Day 7

3. 2
Discussion Questions
Respond to weekly discussion questions.
Thursday Day 3
2
Nongraded Activities and Preparation
Complete the MyStatLab® orientation by clicking on the
MyStatLab® link on your student website and selecting
MyStatLab® Orientation under the Homework and Tests tab.
Nongraded Activities and Preparation
MyStatLab® Self-Check
Complete the Week One Self-Check on MyStatLab®. Results
from this Self-Check will help generate your study plan. Refer
to the University of Phoenix Material: Using MyStatLab® for
further information.
Individual
Statistical Symbols and Definitions Worksheet
Complete the University of Phoenix Material: Statistical
Symbols and Definitions worksheet located on your student
website.
Monday Day 7
5
Learning Team
Hypothesis Testing Paper Preparation
Begin working on the Learning Team Project, due in Week Five.
Select a research issue, problem, or opportunity facing a
Learning Team member’s organization that could benefit from
hypothesis testing.
Write a 1,050- to 1,750-word paper describing a hypothesis test
to perform on that data using a one or two-sample z test or a

4. one or two sample t test. You may use one- or two-tailed tests.
You may use Microsoft® Excel® to perform your hypothesis
test.
· Formulate a hypothesis statement and perform the five-step
hypothesis testing procedure on the data identified above.
· Describe the results of the tests.
· Interpret the results of your hypothesis test, state any
limitations of the analysis, and describe the significance of the
results to the organization. Be sure to attach the results of
the hypothesis test output created in Microsoft® Excel® to your
paper.
Prepare a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation
that could be used to persuade an audience to a particular course
of action around your chosen issue, problem, or opportunity,
based on results of your hypothesis test.
Format your paper and presentation consistent with APA
guidelines.
Deliver your presenation at the end of Week Five.
· For Local Campus students, these are 5-10 minute oral
presentations accompanied by PowerPoint® presentations.
· For Online and Directed Study students, these are
PowerPoint® presentations with detailed speaker notes.
Individual
MyStatLab® Exercises
Complete the Week One Individual Assignment on

5. MyStatLab®.
Monday Day 7
10
Week Two: Describing Data – Distribution, Variation, and
Standard Normal Distribution
Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.6 Calculate mean, median, and mode for ungrouped data.
1.7 Calculate range, standard deviation, and variance for
ungrouped data.
1.8 Interpret the significance of standard deviation using the
empirical rule.
1.9 Compute probabilities using z score.
Readings
Read sections 3.1–3.3 (Ch. 3) & sections 6.1–6.3 (Ch. 6) of the
text.
Participation
Participate in class discussion.
Monday Day 7
2
Discussion Questions
Respond to weekly discussion questions.
Thursday Day 3
2
Learning Team Instructions

6. Continue working on your Learning Team Project.
.
Nongraded Activities and Preparation
MyStatLab® Self-Check
Complete the Week Two Self-Check on MyStatLab®. Results
from this Self-Check will help generate your study plan. Refer
to the University of Phoenix Material: Using MyStatLab® for
further information.
Individual
MyStatLab® Exercises
Complete the Week Two Individual Assignment on
MyStatLab®.
Monday Day 7
10
Week Three: Hypothesis Testing
Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.10 Perform the five steps in hypothesis testing with one- and
two-tailed z tests.
1.11 Perform the five steps in hypothesis testing with one- and
two-tailed t tests.
Readings

7. Read sections 8.1–8.5 (Ch. 8) of the text.
Participation
Participate in class discussion.
Monday Day 7
2
Discussion Questions
Respond to weekly discussion questions.
Thursday Day 3
2
Learning Team Instructions
Continue working on your Learning Team Project.
.
Nongraded Activities and Preparation
MyStatLab® Self-Check
Complete the Week Three Self-Check on MyStatLab®. Results
from this Self-Check will help generate your study plan. Refer
to the University of Phoenix Material: Using MyStatLab® for
further information.
Individual
MyStatLab® Exercises
Complete the Week Three Individual Assignment on
MyStatLab®.
Monday Day 7
10
Week Four: Two-Sample Tests and ANOVA Applications

8. Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.12 Perform two-sample testing for independent samples.
1.13 Perform two-sample testing for dependent samples.
1.14 Perform one-way and two-way ANOVA testing.
1.15 Interpret output of one-way and two-way ANOVA tests.
Readings
Read sections 9.1, 9.3, & 9.4 (Ch.9) & Ch. 12 of the text.
Participation
Participate in class discussion.
Monday Day 7
2
Discussion Questions
Respond to weekly discussion questions.
Thursday Day 3
2
Learning Team Instructions
Continue working on your Learning Team Project.
.
Nongraded Activities and Preparation
MyStatLab® Self-Check
Complete the Week Four Self-Check on MyStatLab®. Results
from this Self-Check will help generate your study plan. Refer

9. to the University of Phoenix Material: Using MyStatLab® for
further information.
Individual
MyStatLab® Exercises
Complete the Week Four Individual Assignment on
MyStatLab®.
Monday Day 7
10
Week Five: Chi-Squares
Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.16 Perform a chi-square test using equal expected frequencies.
1.17 Determine normality using goodness-of-fit test.
Readings
Read sections 11.1–11.2 (Ch. 11) of the text.
Participation
Participate in class discussion.
Monday Day 7
2
Discussion Questions
Respond to weekly discussion questions.
Thursday Day 3
2
Nongraded Activities and Preparation

10. MyStatLab® Self-Check
Complete the Week FiveSelf-Check on MyStatLab®. Results
from this Self-Check will help generate your study plan. Refer
to the University of Phoenix Material: Using MyStatLab® for
further information.
Learning Team
Hypothesis Testing Paper and Presentation
Select a research issue, problem, or opportunity facing a
Learning Team member’s organization that could benefit from
hypothesis testing.
Write a 1,050- to 1,750-word paper describing a hypothesis test
to perform on that data using a one or two-sample z test or a
one or two sample t test. You may use one- or two-tailed tests.
You may use Microsoft® Excel® to perform your hypothesis
test.
· Formulate a hypothesis statement and perform the five-step
hypothesis testing procedure on the data identified above.
· Describe the results of the tests.
· Interpret the results of your hypothesis test, state any
limitations of the analysis, and describe the significance of the
results to the organization. Be sure to attach the results of
the hypothesis test output created in Microsoft® Excel® to your
paper.
Prepare a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation
that could be used to persuade an audience to a particular course
of action around your chosen issue, problem, or opportunity,
based on results of your hypothesis test.

11. Format your paper and presentation consistent with APA
guidelines.
Deliver your presenation.
· For Local Campus students, these are 5-10 minute oral
presentations accompanied by PowerPoint® presentations.
· For Online and Directed Study students, these are
PowerPoint® presentations with detailed speaker notes.
Monday Day 7
20
Individual
MyStatLab® Exercises
Complete the Week Five Individual Assignment on
MyStatLab®.
Monday Day 7
5
Individual
Final Exam
Complete the final exam located on MyStatLab®.
Monday Day 7
10
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