DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY

GOKONGWEI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT of INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

FNDSTAT
Course Syllabus

Course Title: Foundation Course in Statistics

Credit Units: Three (3)
Prerequisite: K-12 Statistics
Description:
The course covers the fundamental concepts of data collection and statistical analysis. It covers
probability, random variables, special discrete and continuous probability distributions,
statistical hypothesis testing, with linear regression and correlation analysis. It also uses the
results of computation technology and their interpretation.

Learning Outcomes and Graduate Attributes:

Upon the completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to do the following:
EXPECTED LASALLIAN STUDENT OUTCOME (SO) LEARNING OUTCOME
GRADUATE (LO)
ATTRIBUTES (ELGA)
As a critical and A - An ability to apply 1. Explain the process of data collection and
creative thinker knowledge of mathematics, statistical thinking on the types of data
physical and information variables and the qualitative and
sciences, and engineering quantitative measures of said variables.
sciences to the practice of 2. Determine statistical measures of central
industrial engineering tendency (mean, median, mode) and
dispersion (standard deviation, range,
interquartile range) through hand
computation and through technology.
3. Compute and interpret probabilities using
empirical and classical method.
4. Distinguish between various probability
distributions and determine their
expected values for a random variable.
5. Distinguish the different statistical
hypothesis testing situations, and
determine the correct test statistic under
each.
6. Recognize and interpret subjective
probability statements as distinguished
from empirical and classical probabilities.
7. Use probability concepts in daily decision-
making.

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Course Assessment Matrix:

Learning Student Outcomes
Outcomes A B C D E F G H I J K L
LO1 1
LO2 1
LO3 1
LO4 1
LO5 1
LO6 1
LO7 1
Legend: 1 = Introductory 2=Reinforcing 3=Emphasizing

Performance Indicators:
Performance Indicator Assessment Task
A1 Quiz 1, Quiz 2, Quiz 3
A2 Quiz 1, Quiz 2, Quiz 3
A1: Identify appropriate mathematical tools to use.
A2: Execute algorithmic procedure correctly

Requirements and Assessments:

The student will be assessed at other times during the term by the following:
● Quizzes and Final Exam
● Assignments

Grading System:
Average of three (3) quizzes 60 %
Final Exam 30 %
Assigned Homework 10 %
TOTAL 100%
Passing is 60%
Learning Plan:
LERNING TOPIC WEEK LEARNING ACTIVITIES
OUTCOME (LO) NO.
LO1, LO2 1.0 Introduction to Statistics and 1-2 Lectures
Data Analysis Computational Sessions
1.1 Population Parameters vs. Demonstration using Excel
Sample Statistics Assignments
1.2 Arithmetic Mean, Median and
Mode
1.3 Standard Deviation, Variance,
Quartiles, Skewness, Kurtosis
1.4 Graphical Methods and Data
Description
1.4.1 Pie charts
1.4.2 Stem Leaf / Box Whisker Plot
1.4.3 Line graph (x/y ,time series)
1.4.4 Histogram
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LO3, LO7 2.0 Classical Probability and 2-3 Lectures

Counting Techniques Computational Sessions
2.1 Review of Counting Principles and Assignments
Techniques
2.1.1 Multiplication Rule
2.1.2 Addition Rule and Mutually
exclusive Cases
2.1.3 Permutations
2.1.4 Combinations
2.1.5 Special Permutation Cases
2.2 Contingency Tables
2.3 Classical Probability Formula
2.4 Probability Laws
LO4, LO7 3.0 Random Variables and 4 Lectures
Expectation Computational Sessions
3.1 Concepts and Types of Random Assignments
Variables: Categorical, Discrete
and Continuous
3.2 Mean and Variance
3.3 Cumulative Distribution Function
- F(X)
Quiz 1
LO3, LO4 4.0 Discrete Probability Distributions: 5-6a Lectures
Function, Expected value and Computational Sessions
variance Assignments
4.1 Discrete Uniform Distribution
4.2 Binomial Distribution
4.3 Hypergeometric Distribution
4.4 Poisson Distribution: occurrence
of events
LO3, LO4 5.0 Continuous Probability 6b-7 Lectures
Distributions: Function, Expected Computational Sessions
value and variance Assignments
5.1 Continuous Uniform Distribution
and computing probabilities using
F(X)
5.2 Normal Distribution: the template
of nature
5.3 Central Limit Theorem
5.4 Exponential Distribution and
computing probabilities using F(X)
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LO3, LO5, LO6 6.0 Sampling and Census 8 Lectures

6.1 Sampling procedures and Computational Sessions
Randomization against bias Assignments
6.2 Probabilistic Sampling: Simple
Random Sampling, Stratified
sampling, Cluster sampling
6.3 Non-probabilistic sampling:
Systematic sampling, convenience
sampling
Quiz 2
LO5, LO6 7.0 Hypothesis Testing: Single 9-10 Lectures
Population Computational Sessions
7.1 Review of Steps in Making a Demonstration using Excel
Hypothesis Test Assignments
7.1.1 Concept of Significance
Level 
7.1.2 Concept of type I and Type II
Error
7.2 Single Sample test of hypothesis
for mean : Large Sample (n≥30)
7.3 Single Sample test of hypothesis
for mean : Small Sample (n<30)
7.4 Single Sample test of hypothesis
for proportion  (n≥30)
7.5 Single Sample test of hypothesis
for variance/standard deviation
LO5, LO6 8.0 Hypothesis Testing: Two 11-12 Lectures
Independent Populations Computational Sessions
8.1 Difference Between Two Means Demonstration using Excel
1- 2: Large Samples Assignments
8.2 Difference Between Two
Means 1- 2 : Small Samples with
Equal Variances
8.3 Difference Between Two
Means 1- 2: Small Samples with
Unequal Variances
8.4 Testing Equality of Two
independent Population
Variances: F-Test for 12/ 22=1
8.5 Difference Between Two
Proportions −  Test for
equality, Test of difference
Quiz 3
LO7 Review of all topics for finals 13 Lectures
Computational Sessions
Demonstration using
calculators
Final Examinations
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TEXTBOOK:

Walpole, Myers, Myers, Ye (2017) Probability & Statistics for Engineers & Scientists, 9th
Edition. Pearson Higher Education. ISBN-13: 9780134115856.

INTERNET RESOURCES:
▪ Exam Solutions Guy Web Tutorials on Math Topics: Statistics webpage:
[Link]
▪ Skills You Need : Numeracy Skills webpage: [Link]
[Link]
▪ Microsoft Excel Data Analysis Toolpak Tutorial [Link] webpage:
[Link]
• S. Christian Albright (2013) Using Excel’s Analysis ToolPak Add-In September 2013, Microsoft
Excel Data Analysis Toolpak Tutorial found in
[Link]

Class Policies:
1. Final examination will be departmentalized.
2. There shall be no make-up exam. All missed quizzes will be equivalent to zero unless it is
excused absence.
3. Cheating in any manner will mean a FINAL GRADE of 0.0.
4. The maximum allowable number of absences is 7.5 hours. Anybody who exceeds this maximum
number shall receive a final grade of 0.0 due to excess absences

Course Title (Code): Date Effective: Date Revised: Prepared: Approved by:

FOUNDATION COURSE IN 1st Term

STATISTICS AY2022-2023 2022-08-22 Dr. Jayne San Juan Engr. Giselle Joy Esmeria
(FNDSTAT) Department Chair