EDUC 201:

STATISTICS
COURSE DESCRIPTION

• This course aims to provide students with the fundamental understanding

of concepts, principles and methods in statistical analysis necessary to
effectively employ in real life particularly in field of education management.
Topics covered include descriptive measures, survey design, and hypothesis
testing. The main objective is to provide students with pragmatic tools for
assessing statistical claims and conducting their own statistical analyses.
COURSE OUTCOMES

• Explain how he/she can help in the attainment of IFSU’s VMGO;

• Apply statistical methods as a tool in dealing with problems;
• Design sampling technique to be used in data gathering;
• Analyze data using descriptive and inferential statistical tools;
• Make conclusion from analyses and communicate result of analysis;
• Perform statistical analysis using statistical software; and
• Appreciate the importance of statistical literacy in today’s data rich world.
COURSE REQUIREMENT

• PARTICIPATION (40%). A student’s participation is required in class discussions

and group dynamics. Student is rated based on acceptable inputs to class and group
discussions. Student is also required to participate in online discussion. Students must
also accomplish problem sets/exercises required. Attendance to face to face class is
also included in the participation.
• REQUIREMENT (30%). A research work is required to all students either done
individually or by group. This is in tandem with requirement of Research subject.
• EXAMINATION (30%). A student is required to take an examination given before
the end of semester.
MODE OF INSTRUCTION

BLENDED LEARNING
• Classroom based (Face to face) 30% (16 hours)
Section A- Sept 14, Oct 5, Nov 23, & Dec 21 (1-5)
Section B - Sept 14, Oct 19, Nov 16, & Dec 14 (1-5)
• Independent Learning (online) 70% (36 hours)
• LMS
• email
COURSE CONTENT

1. Introduction and Preliminaries of the Course

2.Vision, Mission, Goals & Objectives of the College and the Program

Chapter I1. Introduction of Statistics

1. Nature of Statistics
2. Basic Concepts of Statistics
3. Types of Variables
4. Levels of Measurement
Chapter 3. Data Presentation and Organization
1.Textual
2.Tabular
3 .Graphical
COURSE CONTENT

Chapter 3. Survey Operations

1. Introduction
3. Data Collection
2. Sampling and Sampling Techniques
Chapter 4. Measures of Central Tendency
4.1 Mean
4.2 Median
4.3 Mode
Chapter 5. Measures of Variability
5.1 Range
5.2 Variance
5.3 Standard Deviation
5.4 Coefficient of Variation
COURSE CONTENT

Chapter 6. Introduction to Hypothesis Testing

6.1. Introduction
6.2 Concepts in Hypothesis Testing
6.3 Steps in Hypothesis Testing
Chapter 7. Simple Parametric Tests
7. 1.Introduction
7. 2. Z-test
7.3 T-test
7.4 F-test
Chapter 8. Correlation and Regression Analysis
1. Correlation
2. Simple Regression
REFERENCES

• Almeda, Josefina,Therese Capistrano and Genelyn Sarte. 2011. Elementary Statistics. The University of the
Philippines Press; Diliman, Quezon City.
• Arao, Rosalia, M.T. Arce, A. Copo,Y. Gabuyo, A. Laddaran, and L. Mejia. 2015. Statistics. Rex Printing Company,
Quezon City.
• Beligan, Salvacion, et. al. 2009. Fundamentals of Statistics. Trinitas Publishing, Bulacan.
• Philippine Statistical Association. 2008. Handout on Teaching Basic Statistics Training. Quezon City.
• Reyes, Carmela and Lorelei Saren. 2011. Elementary Statistics Workbook. National Bookstore, Mandaluyong.
• Sheskin, David J. 2007. Handbook of Parametric and Nonparametric Statistical Procedures. Taylor & Francis
Group, Florida, USA.
• Sirug, Winston S. 2011. Basic Probability and Statistics. Mindshapers Co., Inc. , Manila.
• Other Statistics books and e-books
• Journals (online and print)
HOUSE RULES

• Prompt submission of output on or before set deadline will be observed. Follow-

up receipt of submitted output especially if done online.
• Strict compliance to direction is a must.
• Always submit a hard copy of submitted requirement/output every meeting.
• Plagiarism will not be tolerated. More so if copied from the work of your
classmate.
• Group activity is encouraged to enhance learning but do not always depend on
your classmate.
ACTIVITY 1

• Direction: Read carefully the required activities and make your own response.
You may cite sources but make sure to include it in your reference.
Discussion/reflection should not exceed three paragraphs or one short bond
paper (Font 12, 1.5spaced) per question.
• Submit through my email on or before September 28, 2019. Name the file
as: Act1_Stat-Section-Initial of First Name.Family Name.
• Example: Act1_Stat-A-G.Ognayon
ACTIVITY 1

A. In the presented VMGO of IFSU and CAE, reflect on how you can help in the
attainment of the vision of the university through your personal or professional
endeavor. Make reflection also on your personal vision particularly stating how your
enrolment in the program will help attain your personal vision.
B. Read the article of Grail Burril on Role of Statistics in Improving Education from
https://iase-web.org/documents/papers/sat2011/IASE2011Paper1A.1Burrill.pdf
Make a discussion on how this subject will help you in your workplace, in your
position, and in the education system as a whole. State also challenges that you might
encounter that will hinder your learning in the subject.