Brett S. Sharp, Ph.D.
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Research & Analysis Using Statistics Oklahoma Christian University
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Brett S. Sharp, Assistant Professor, has been a practicing public administrator in state and local government for over fourteen years. He received his Ph.D. and Master of Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma and a B.S. in Public Affairs with a minor in Religious Studies from Oklahoma State University. He is currently the Associate Director of the Oklahoma Policy Research Center at UCO. Office Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri 11:00 AM -12:00 PM or Wednesday 6:30-7:30 PM (and by appointment) Office: University of Central Oklahoma, Liberal Arts Building 102-J Email: bsharp@ucok.edu Telephone: (405) 974-5526 Fax: (405) 974-3823 Web Site: http://www.libarts.ucok.edu/political/faculty/sharp The Adult Learner Guide (Microsoft Word version) will serve as the full syllabus for the course. Contact instructor if you need an additional copy.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course serves as an introduction to research and its tools for the adult learner as both a consumer and producer of statistical information. This module has specific emphasis upon helping the adult learner to complete the Research Project and understand managerial decision-making. Emphasis is on working with real data and understanding the ideas and strategies that make statistics an effective tool in practice
TEACHING METHODS/LEARNING EXPERIENCES: This class depends on active student participation and includes several exercises and in-class simulations. Classroom questions and discussion are strongly encouraged. Students will attend lectures which will orient them to basic concepts and information concerning the research and statistical analysis. Students are responsible, through self-study, problem applications, and reading assignments, to learn relevant statistical concepts and techniques. The student is responsible for retaining backup copies of all homework assignments turned in. The student should also be aware that some flexibility is retained in the syllabus to accommodate unforeseen circumstances and learning opportunities. Students should also regularly check the professor’s web site for any class announcements.
TEXTS Moore, David S. and Velleman, Paul F. (1998). The Active Practice of Statistics. New York: W. H. Freeman and Company. [Required]
EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING Instructor will determine course grades using the following scale: 90 -100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D 0 - 59 = F
CLASS ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION Class attendance is an important part of succeeding in this class and is expected of all students. Class time provides an opportunity for you to ask questions, clarify issues, and deepen your understanding of the concepts covered in the text. If you are absent, you are responsible for getting any notes, assignments, and schedule changes made on that day. If you come in late, you are responsible for seeing that the attendance record is correct. Class attendance may affect marginal grades. Oklahoma Christian University guidelines on attendance policy will be followed. Above and beyond the expected class attendance, students are required to complete the readings and exercises as assigned (see course schedule) prior to the beginning of each class period.
ADA STATEMENT Students should notify the instructor of special accommodations needs as soon as possible.
ACADEMIC HONESTY Cheating = Failure. Cheating is unacceptable conduct and will result in an automatic grade of "F" for the course, and be reported to university administration. Students are required to do all of the work for this class on their own. Copying answers to exercises from anyone constitutes cheating. Allowing another student to copy one’s answers will be treated as cheating. A student may discuss exercises with others before preparing his or her own answers, but the answers must be each student’s own work product. Consulting with the instructor about any assignment does not constitute cheating and is encouraged.
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