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Second Semester
Philadelphia University
Department of Basic Sciences and Mathematics
Course Syllabus 2019/2020
p Course Information
Course Title Elementary Probability & Statistics
Course Code 250231
Course Level 1st year level
Course Pre-Request None
Credit Hours 3
Lecture Time Section [1] STT 09:10 - 10:00 in ROOM 6805
� Academic Staff Specifics
Lecturer Feras Awad Mahmoud R [email protected]
Rank MSc in Applied Mathematics [email protected]
Office Room 822 ¼ www.philadelphia.edu.jo/academics/fawad/
Office Hours STT 12:00 - 13:00 h www.facebook.com/ferasawad1980/
MW 11:30 - 12:30 Ó +962 6 47 99 000 (Ext. 2132)
� Course Description
This is an introductory course in statistics. The course is planned so that students learn the basic concepts
needed in probability theory and statistics. It familiarizes students with statistical terms such as population,
sample, sample size, collecting data, graphical methods, descriptive statistics, mean, variance, regression
and correlation, probability basics, and random variables and their distributions for both types: discrete and
continuous.
� Topics Through Weeks
Weeks Topics
1 Chapter 1: What is Statistics?
Data. Population. Sample. Branches of Statistics. Types of Data.
2− 6 Chapter 2 : Data and Data Organizing.
Raw Data: Stem-Leaf Plot. Frequency Distributions and their Graphs. Frequency Distribution
of Continuous Data. The Mean (Average). The Mode and the Median. The Sample Variance
and Standard Deviation. Percentiles and Quartiles. Use of Standard Deviation: Chebyshev’s
theorem, z−Scores.
7 Chapter 3: Correlation and Regression.
Correlation. Simple Linear Regression.
8− 11 Chapter 4: Probability and Counting.
Basic Concepts. Probability of an Event. Event Relations and Laws of Probability. Independence
and Conditional Probability. Counting Rules.
Weeks Topics
12− 15 Chapter 5: Probability Distributions and Densities.
Random Variables. Discrete Probability Distributions. Continuous Probability Densities. The
Expected Value (Mean) and the Variance. The Binomial Distribution. Normal Probability
Distributions
Î Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
O1 collect and present data using various graphical methods.
O2 calculate and interpret numerical summaries.
O3 apply laws of probability and learn how these laws are used in statistical inference.
O4 be familiar with some important discrete and continuous distributions.
9 Learning Outcomes
Successful completion of the course should lead to the following outcomes:
� Knowledge and Understanding
K1 Determine the aspects of a question, if any, for which statistics can provide relevant information.
K2 Select and use appropriate statistical analyses to obtain useful information from data.
� Cognitive/Subjective Skills
S1 Gather and assess information relevant to a question.
S2 Analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information.
S3 Manipulate and analyze numerical data and arrive at an informed conclusion.
� Creativity/Communication Skills
C1 Be involved in the process of illustrating concepts, building algorithms and exploring facts.
C2 Make critical comments on obtained results.
C3 Write reports, to be involved in general discussions with his classmates, and to do independent
work.
C4 Reading and studying the text; daily homework problems from the text; writing assignments on
concepts covered in class.
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Ä Assessment Distribution
Students will be assessed based on a 100 total marks, which are distributed as follows.Exam Type Expected Time(1) Points Allocated
First 18/03/2020 - 26/03/2020 20%
Second 22/04/2020 - 30/04/2020 20%
Homeworks/Quizzes 3 (TBA(2)) 20%
Final 30/05/2020 − 06/06/2020 40%
� Textbook and Supporting Materials (3)
1. Title Lecture Notes of Statistics.
Author(s) Feras Awad.
Edition 1st Edition (2018)
Publisher Printed by own. Not published yet.
Available philadelphia.edu.jo/academics/fawad/
2. Title Statistics: Principles and Methods.
Author(s) Gouri K. Bhattacharyya and Richard A. Johnson.
Edition 6th Edition 2009
Publisher wiley.
Call Number 519.5 BHA.
- General Notes
� Exams
1. The format for the exams is generally (but NOT always) as follows: multiple choice and written.
2. Grades will not be given out via e-mail.
3. The final exam covers all the material in the course.
� Quizzes
1. Quizzes (10-15 minutes) will be given at the end of the lecture. Typically they will involve some
questions that are designed to test the understanding of the material discussed in the preceding
lectures.
2. There will be 3 quizzes and homeworks each worth 10 points. The highest 2 grades will be counted.
(1)According to University Calender.(2)TBA = To Be Announced.(3)You may borrow wanted books from the library of Philadelphia University using the given CALL NUMBER.
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� Makeup Exams
1. Let your instructor know about your absence after at most two study days of the scheduled exam
time.
2. Makeup exam should not be given unless there is a valid excuse. So, prepare an official written
report for verification of your excused absence.
� Drop Date Last day to drop the course(4) is before Thursday 21/05/2020.
� Cheating
1. Cheating or copying from neighbor on exam, or quiz is an illegal and unethical activity.
2. Standard PU(5) policy(6) will be applied.
� Graded Exams
Instructor should return the exam papers whose grades have been monitored, and announce the solutions
of quizzes and homework assignments to students during the week after the due date.
� Attendance
1. Excellent attendance is expected.
2. PU policy requires the faculty member to assign ZERO grade (35) if a student misses 15% of the
classes that are not excused.
3. If you miss class, it is your responsibility to find out about any announcements or assignments you
may have missed.
� Participation
Participation in, and contribution to class discussions will affect your final grade positively. Raise your
hand if you have any question.
(4)according to PU calendar(5)PU = Philadelphia University.(6)http://www.philadelphia.edu.jo/PDF/laws/reg22.htm
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� ¹ Useful Links
1. GeoGebra geogebra.org
2. Wolfram Cloud wolframcloud.com
3. Online LATEX Editor sharelatex.com
4. Mathematical Olympiad imo-official.org
5. Brilliant brilliant.org
6. patrickJMT patrickjmt.com
� u YouTube Channels
1. MindYourDecisions
2. patrickJMT
3. Numberphile
4. Mathologer
� Useful Apps for and ð
1. Brilliant
2. GeoGebra CASCalculator
3. WolframCloud
4. WolframAlpha
Feras Awad
February 15, 2020
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