For Dec 18

Here's what you should try to get done in OLI before next Tues:

up to screen 99  (through Probability: Checkpoint 1)

Mod 5: Introduction (probability) Relative Frequency Mod 6: Finding Probability of Events Sample Spaces and Events Equally Likely Outcomes

For Tues Dec 11

Here's what you should try to get done in OLI before next Tues:

up to screen 84  (through Mod 4: Checkpoint 2)

Mod 4: Designing Studies Introduction Identifying Study Design Causation and Observational Studies  ---- checkpoint 1 Causation and Experiments - Create and Verify Random Samples Experiments with More than One Explanatory Variable Modifications to Randomization Sample Surveys Wrap-Up (Designing Studies)  ---- StatTutor Exercise (depression.xls) ---- checkpoint 2 Summary (Producing Data)

For Tues, Dec 4

Here's what you should try to get done in OLI before next Tues:

Screens 62 - 78 (including Mod 3: Checkpoint 1, and Mod 4: Checkpoint 1)

Unit 1: Summary (EDA) Unit 2, Producing Data: Introduction Mod 3: Sampling Sampling  Wrap-Up - checkpoint Mod 4: Designing Studies Introduction Identifying Study Design Causation and Observational Studies  ---- checkpoint 1

Sampling Causation and experiments

In class on Tuesday, we will begin with a discussion of statistics in the big wide world. Bring to class any uses of statistics which you come across in your daily life, so we can discuss how the statistic(s) is being used.

Lastly, we will discuss some of the concepts related to sampling and study design.

Alison

For Tues, Nov 27

Here's what you should try to get done in OLI before next Tues:

Module 2: Screens 48 - 61 (up through checkpoint 2)

Unit 1, Mod 2: Examining Relationships Case Q-Q: Linear Relationships Causation Wrap-Up (Relationships) - StatTutor Exercise (Body_Image.xls) & Checkpoint 2

Linear relationships (calculate correlation) Linear relationships (calculate & plot regression line) StatTutor: College and high school GPAs (Question 1) Male and female body image (Question 2) Seat location and academic performance (Question 3)

In class on Tuesday, we will begin with a discussion of statistics in the big wide world. Bring to class any uses of statistics which you come across in your daily life, so we can discuss how the statistic(s) is being used.

Next we will discuss some of the concepts related to scatterplots, correlations, linear regression, and causation.

We'll also take a look at the scatterplot of m&m weight and count of m&m's, and consider whether calculating a correlation and a linear regression equation makes sense.

Alison

For Nov 20

Here's what you should try to get done in OLI before next Tues:

Module 2: Screens 34 - 47 (up through checkpoint 1)

Unit 1, Module 2: Examining Relationships Role-Type Classification Case I One Categorical & One Quantitative Variable Case II Two Categorical Variables - Calculate Two-Way Table Case III Two Quantitative Variables: Scatterplots - Create a Scatterplot

Case II: Two-way table Case III: Scatterplot

In class on Tuesday, we will begin with a discussion of statistics in the big wide world. Bring to class any uses of statistics which you come across in your daily life, so we can discuss how the statistic(s) is being used.

We'll also take a look at interpretations of two-way tables, as these are more tricky than they seem.

We'll spend the rest of the time exploring the M&M data. Feel free to bring some graphs and analyses of the data for us to explore.

Alison

For Tues Oct 23

Here's what you should try to get done in OLI before next Tues:

Screens 48-55

Unit 1, Module 2: Examining Relationships Case Q-->Q: Linear Relationships - Calculate Correlation Coefficient; Calculate & Plot a Linear Regression Line

Linear relationships (calculate correlation) Linear relationships (calculate & plot regression line)

If you feel like you are falling behind, let me know and we can schedule a time when I can work with you to help you catch up.

In class on Tuesday, we will begin with a discussion of statistics in the big wide world. Bring to class any uses of statistics which you come across in your daily life, so we can discuss how the statistic(s) is being used.

We will then work on finishing the M&M data collection.

Alison

For Tues Oct 16

Here's what you should try to get done in OLI before next Tues:

1. Finishing Module 1: Examining Distributions -- Screen 33, Checkpoint 2

2. Beginning Module 2: Screens 34 - 47

Unit 1, Module 2: Examining Relationships Role-Type Classification Case I One Categorical & One Quantitative Variable Case II Two Categorical Variables - Calculate Two-Way Table Case III Two Quantitative Variables: Scatterplots - Create a Scatterplot

Case II: Two-way table Case III: Scatterplot

If you feel like you are falling behind, let me know and we can schedule a time when I can work with you to help you catch up.

In class on Tuesday, we will begin with a discussion of statistics in the big wide world. Bring to class any uses of statistics which you come across in your daily life, so we can discuss how the statistic(s) is being used.

The plan for Tuesday's class is to continue with the M&M data collection.

Alison

For 10/9 meeting

Here's what you should try to get done in OLI before next Tues:

Screens 22-33 (except checkpoint 2)

Continuing with Examining Distributions and One Quantitative Variable Numerical Measures: Measures of Spread (IQR) Numerical Measures: Boxplot - (1) Calculate 5-Number Summary; (2) Create Side-by-Side Boxplots Numerical Measures: Standard Deviation Wrap-Up (Distributions) - StatTutor (Drinking.xls)

Boxplot, 1 of 2 Boxplot, 2 of 2 College drinking (Question 1) College integrity (Question 2)

If you haven't done so already, be sure to do checkpoint 1 on screen 21.


In class on Tuesday, we will begin with a discussion of statistics in the big wide world. Bring to class any uses of statistics which you come across in your daily life, so we can discuss how the statistic(s) is being used.

The plan for Tuesday's class is to continue with the M&M data collection.

Alison

For 10/2 meeting

Here's what you should try to get done in OLI by Tuesday Oct 2:

Screens 13-21

One Quantitative Variable Graphs: Histogram - Create a Histogram Graphs: Stemplot Numerical Measures: Measures of Center

Histogram

In class on Tuesday, we will begin with a discussion of statistics in the big wide world. Bring to class any uses of statistics which you come across in your daily life, so we can discuss how the statistic(s) is being used.

The plan for Tuesday's class is to do the M&M data collection, according to the plan we worked out last week.

Alison

It appears that no one has gotten set up with the OLI course, but evenso, I think it's important to get started with working in the course. If you can not get set up with the paid course (see previous post), you can make a free account and start reading, doing the exercises, and doing the larger learn by doing analyses. 

Each week I will post to the blog, providing a list of content to try to complete that week. The idea is to give you a goal so you can make progress. If you'd like to work ahead, feel free to do so.

In the blog posts I will include links to instructions for doing the learn by doing activities using LibreOffice calc. The instructions for using Excel (and other stat software) are included in the course. I made the Calc instructions a few years ago; if you find any issues, please let me know and I'll work to correct it.

Here's what you should try to get done by Tuesday Sep 25:

Introduction, Learning Strategies, and Big Picture -- screen 1 thru 5

Unit 1: Exploratory Data Analysis: Introduction -- screen 6 thru 7 Mod 1: Examining Distributions -- screen 8 thru 9 One Categorical Variable - Create a Table & Pie Chart -- screen 10 thru 12

Calc Instructions: Find & replace One categorical variable

Lastly, remember to keep your eye out in your daily life for interesting applications of statistics. Bring these uses to class so we can discuss how the statistic(s) is being used.

Getting started with OLI probability and statistics

The following guidelines will help you get set up with the OLI Probability and Statistics course and get your "statistical software" figured out:

1. OLI Account: Now that you have decided to participate in this course, you need to register to use the online course.  Enter the admit code, "snieck-12" at the Open Learning Initiatives website, and follow instructions to register for the course. You will need to use the online payment system to pay the $25 fee.
2. Statistical Software: Exercises in the online course are designed for use with Microsoft Excel. However, I will provide instructions and support for students using LibreOffice Calc (packaged with the Ubuntu operating system, which is very similar to OpenOffice Calc if you have a previous version). If you do not have Excel and do not already use LibreOffice/OpenOffice products, consider downloading the most recent package from the LibreOffice.org website.
3. Prework: Before beginning the course, you may want to review how to use a spreadsheet, including working with cells, formulas and functions, and creating charts:
• Calc Guide Working with Spreadsheets - chapters 1-3, 7 and 8
• Basic Excel tutorial - covers the basics, except pivot table (which won't be needed right away). 

Let me know if you have any questions.

Alison

Prep for 9/18 class

I think we are set with a group of 3 for the PLC statistics class: Andrew, Ben and Max. The plan for tomorrow is

1. talk about statistics in the "big outside world" - bring any examples of statistics from the news which you think are interesting.
2. discuss how variables and observations are used in statistics
3. plan for data collection on M&M fun packs.

I will send out a separate post with information about how to get set up with the OLI probability and statistics course. 

Alison

First post

This blog will be used for communications related to the PLC statistics class.