Republic of the Philippines

Bulacan Agricultural State College

INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
Pinaod, San Ildefonso, Bulacan
COURSE SYLLABUS
Second Semester 2013-2014
Vision
The Bulacan Agricultural State College as an outstanding higher education institution in the nation with its provision of affordable and excellent education.
Mission
The Bulacan Agricultural State College shall strive for excellence in Agriculture and other disciplines. It shall provide for and address ever-changing educational needs
and services for those seeking to expand their intellectual horizons. It shall address national and international issues and be established as a major contributor to the
progress of the global community.
Institute Goals
1. Produce professionals in the fields of study offered by the institute equipped with appropriate technologies who can meet the challenges of a dynamic environment
towards global competitiveness.
2. Implement research, extension, training and production activities in line with the institute, college, local, regional and national development thrusts.
3. Maintain a standard of excellence in fields of endeavor the institute is engaged in.
4. Establish linkages with different agencies and establishments (private and government) as training ground for student and faculty development and for possible
funding support.
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Course Code
Course Title
Course Description

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Credit Unit
Prerequisite
Contact Hours

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STAT 100
Elementary Statistics
Basic statistical concepts; frequency tables and distributions; probability; sampling; tests of significance; regression and correlation;
introduction to analysis of variance and experimental designs, use of statistical presentations as aid to reporting information.
3 units
MATH 110 (College Algebra)
2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory = 90 hours

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Course Objective
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At the end of the term the student is expected to:
1. Acquire comprehensive understanding of the vision, mission, goals and objectives of the college;
2. Internalize the vision, mission, goals and objectives of the college to achieve excellence in education;
3. Understand and discuss some of the issues and problems associated with collecting and interpreting data from surveys, polls, and other statistical studies.
4. Select and produce appropriate tabular and graphical formats for displaying univariate data sets and know how to summarize information about the centre
and spread of a univariate data set.
5. Understand the concepts of probability, random variables and their distributions, in particular the binomial distribution and normal distributions.
6. Understand the concepts hypothesis testing for population averages and percentages.
7. Select and produce the appropriate tabular and graphical formats for displaying bivariate data sets and carry out correlation, regression and analysis of
variance.

VIII.

Course Contents

COURSE CONTENT (S)

A. Class Orientation
1. History of the Institute and
BASC
2. Vision, mission, goals and
objectives of BASC
3. Class Policies

B. Introduction to Statistics
1. Division of Statistics
2. Sources of Data
3. Types of Data
4. Classification of Variables
5. Levels of Measurement
6. Methods of Collecting and
Presenting Data
C. Frequency Distribution and
Graphs
1. Frequency Distribution

EXPECTED OUTPUT

STRATEGIES

internalize the history of the Institute

and BASC
state the VMGO of the college and the
institute
appreciate the importance of the
VMGO of the college and the institute
to their life as students
be aware with the class policies
distinguish Descriptive and Inferential
Statistics;
learn the types of data and its sources,
variables, level of measurements, and
methods of data collection and
presentation.

Lecture/Discussion
Seatwork & Exercises
Problem Solving
Board Work

construct a Frequency Distribution;

graph a Frequency Distribution using
different types of graphs and charts.

Lecture/Discussion
Seatwork & Exercises
Problem Solving

Discussion

TIME FRAME
Lec

Lab

EVALUATION

Term Exam
Quizzes
Seatwork
Assignment
Attendance

Term Exam
Quizzes
Seatwork
Assignment
Attendance

Term Exam
Quizzes
Seatwork

2. Graphing Frequency
Distribution
3. Different Types of Graphs
D. Measures of Central Tendencies
1. Mean of Grouped and
Ungrouped Data
2. Weighted Mean,
3. Median of Grouped and
Ungrouped Data
4. Mode
E. Measures of Dispersion and
Location
1. Range
2. Average Deviation
3. Variance and Standard
Deviation
4. Quartiles, Deciles and
Percentiles
5. Coefficient of Variation
6. Kurtosis
7. Skewness
F. Probability and Counting Rules
1. Counting Rules
2. Sample Spaces and
Probability
3. Addition
Rules
and
Multiplication Rules for
Probability
4. Marginal and Conditional
Probabilities
5. Random Variables and
Discrete
Probability
Distribution
6. Mean, Variance, Standard
Deviation, and

Board Work

distinguish and determine the mean,

median, mode, and midrange of an
ungrouped data, and the mean and
median of a grouped data;
compute for the weighted mean
compute the different measures of
dispersion for both grouped and
ungrouped data;
solve and interpret quartiles, deciles,
and percentiles;
differentiate coefficient of skewness
and kurtosis.

determine the sample space, event, and

outcome of a probability experiment;
find the probability of an event using
the counting rules;
utilize permutation and combination
rule in real applications.

Assignment
Attendance

Mathematical Expectation
7. Binomial and Poisson
Probability Distribution
G. Normal Distribution
1. Properties of a Normal
Distribution
2. Application of the Normal
Distribution
3. Central Limit Theorem
H. Hypothesis Testing
1. Procedure in Testing
Hypothesis
2. Hypothesis Testing using
p-value
3. Confidence Interval and
Hypothesis Testing
4. One Sample z test
5. One Sample t test
I. Correlation and Regression
Analysis
1. Pearson Product-Moment
Correlation
2. Spearman
Rank
Correlation
3. Simple Linear Regression
Analysis
J. Analysis of Variance
1. One-Way Analysis of
Variance
2. Two-Way Analysis of
Variance

differentiate normal and standardized

distribution;
identify the properties of a normal
distribution;
use
the
standardized
normal
distribution table.
understand the methods of hypothesis
testing; Z test and T test.

understand the significance of the

correlation coefficient;
calculate and interpret the linear
regression equation;
calculate and interpret the coefficient
of determination and the standard error
of estimate.
Interpret the results of analysis of
variance.

IX. Course Requirements and Basis of Giving Grades:

6
Term Exam
Quizzes
Seatwork
Assignment
Attendance

Lecture/Discussion
Seatwork & Exercises
Problem Solving
Board Work

A. Grading system:
Term Test
Quizzes
Activity/Assignment/Seatwork
Research
Attendance

35%
25%
20%
15%
5%
100%

B. Grading Scale:
95.00-100.00 = 1.00
90.01 95.00 = 1.25
85.01 90.00 = 1.50
81.01 85.00 = 1.75
75.01 80.00 = 2.00

70.01 75.00 = 2.25

65.01 70.00 = 2.50
60.01 65.00 = 2.75
55.00 60.00 = 3.00
50.00 54.99 = 4.00

Passing Percentage: 55%

X. Class Policies
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1. Special quizzes and exams will only be given to students who are absent with valid reason (e.g. sickness, attended a seminar).
2. Projects and assignments must be submitted on or before deadline, otherwise will be graded ZERO.
3. Students must wear their ID and uniform during the days they are required to.
4. Cheating and any other similar forms will be considered as FAILED.
5. 10 absences will be considered as FAILED
6. Those students who will get 55% or higher grade but were unable to submit all necessary requirements, INC will be given until such requirements will
be satisfied.
XI.
Consultation Hours :
Monday 1:00 PM 5:00 PM
XII. References
:
SIRUG, W.S., Ph.D. 2011. Basic Probability and Statistics. Mindshapers Co., Inc.
BASILIO, F.B. et al.2003. Fundamental Statistics. Trinitas Publishing Inc.
Prepared By:
ENGR. ALFREDO L. TALUBAN JR.
Instructor 1
Reviewed By:
ENGR. ALFREDO L. TALUBAN JR.
Department Chair, Engineering
Approved:
ROBERTO C. WAGAN, Ed. D.
Vice President, ACSA

ENGR. ALVIN G. QUIZON

Dean, IEAT

LIBERATO B. SILVERIO, MMPM

Director for Instructor