IT 403 Statistics and Data Analysis
Summary
The aim of the course is to illustrate statistical and data analysis methods and basic concepts of probability theory. The course topics include descriptive statistics, data visualization, an introduction to statistical inference (confidence intervals and hypothesis testing), analysis of two-way tables and linear regression models. The students will learn the statistical package SPSS and use it to compute statistical analyses of data sets from real-world applications.
Texts
Introduction to the Practice of Statistics, Seventh Edition, by D.S. Moore, G.P. McCabe and B. Craig (2010). (NOTE: Previous editions of the book are fine)
Grading
- Discussion forum participation (15%)
- Online quizzes (10%)
- Homework assignments (45%)
- Final exam (30%)
Prerequisites
None. Students are expected to understand basic mathematical notation and be familiar with college algebra concepts.
Online format
This is an online course, with no scheduled face-to-face meetings. This course is not paired with an inclass section and there will be no recorded lectures. All course material and assignments will be posted at http://d2l.depaul.edu Details on the proctored final exam are posted in the course information document that will be posted on the course website at the beginning of the quarter. Office hours will be held using the online virtual classroom tool available at the D2L website.
Software
The statistical package used in this course is SPSS, available on CDM terminals, a cluster of servers that can be accessed remotely through remote desktop software. SPSS is also installed in all DePaul labs.
This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.
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Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.
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All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.
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