EDUC 5313 - Statistical Procedures and

Measurement
SUMMER 2016
Course Syllabus

Table of Contents
Introduction to the Course ..................................................................................... 2
Course Materials ................................................................................................... 3
Technical Requirements ........................................................................................ 4
Learning Outcomes ............................................................................................... 5
Grading .................................................................................................................. 6
Assignment Guidelines .......................................................................................... 7
Students Rights and Responsibilities .................................................................... 8
Course Schedule ................................................................................................. 10
Syllabus subject to change .................................................................................. 10
References .......................................................................................................... 11

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Introduction to the Course

About the Instructor
Instructor Name: Kadir Almus, Ed.D.
Office Location:
Room 210
Office Hours:
Monday - Wednesday 11:00 -2:30 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday 11:00 -2:30 p.m.
Other times by appointment.
COMMUNICATION
Telephone:
832-230-5554
Email:
almus@na.edu
Prerequisites/ Co-requisites
NONE

Statement on Course Materials

Some of the writings, lectures, films, or presentations in this course may include material that
conflicts with the core beliefs of some students. Please review the syllabus carefully to see if the
course is one that you are committed to taking. If you have a concern, please discuss it with the
instructor at your earliest convenience.

Course Description
Cr. 3. (3.0). This graduate-level course is intended to provide students in Educational
Leadership with a conceptual introduction to basic inferential statistics and statistical hypothesis
testing in the behavioral sciences. Emphasis is placed on understanding the underlying
concepts and assumptions of statistical procedures, and on the correct application and
interpretation of each procedure.

Course Philosophy
This course is intended to provide masters degree candidates in Educational Leadership with
basic educational statistics and measurement concepts. At the conclusion of this course, you
should be able to select and apply several basic inferential statistical procedures and you will
gain experience with analyzing data in SPSS.
In addition, it is important to keep in mind that as a school leader you will use educational
research to inform practice as well as assist you in decision-making. As you become a critical
consumer of research you will be able to more effectively conceptualize problems and relevant
studies in the field. Thus, while studying the basic inferential statistics, we will look more closely
at the basic nature and characteristics of educational research and consider some of the
contributions of research in education as well as its impact on practice. Next, we will look at the
steps in the research process and compare those to the scientific method and also study some
common methods of conducting research.
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This course is tailored toward applied researchers. It does not require mathematical
sophistication beyond high school algebra, although it will involve coverage and application of
some key mathematical functions and formula. The course contents are sequential; that is, each
new step builds upon previous knowledge. Therefore, it is essential that you master the material
step-by-step as you would learn mathematics or a foreign language. It is to your advantage to
have the assigned readings completed before they are covered in class. Re-reading the
material following class will help you to consolidate what has been covered. It is easy to fall
behind if one does not keep up.

Instructional Contact Hours/Credits

Lecture - 45 Clock Hours / 3 Semester Credits

Virtual Office Hours

This is an online course. Instructor can be contacted via email and phone calls. Your emails will
be answered within 24 hours. Phone calls will be accepted during office hours, and other times
by appointment.
Please post your questions of general interest in the Course Q and A forum. Even if you don't
have any questions of your own right now, check to see what may have been posted by others.
If you know the answer to a question, feel free to post a reply. The instructor will be moderating
and responding to the questions regularly. Please use email for private correspondence.

Course Materials
Required Textbook
Gravetter, F.J., & Wallnau, L.B. (2012). Statistics for the behavioral sciences (9th
Edition). ISBN-10: 1111830991, ISBN-13: 978-1111830991
Other Instructional Materials and References
Urdan, T. C. (2010). Statistics in Plain English (3rd Edition). ISBN-10: 041587291X,
ISBN-13: 978-0415872911

Library Resources
Since this course includes course activities that require students to gather information using
library resources, students are expected to know how to use the library's resources including
the available databases, periodicals, and journals. If you are not familiar with using the library,
Please visit the library's website for more detailed information: http://www.de.na.edu/libraryresources.

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Technical Requirements
To access this course, students will need access to the Internet and a supported Web browser
(Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome). For detailed hardware and software requirements,
please visit the following website: http://www.de.na.edu/technology-requirements.

Course Technologies
This course requires a webcam and a built-in microphone to attend web conferences. This
course requires assignments to be submitted in Microsoft Office or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) file
formats. Assignments created using other applications, such as Google Documents, Microsoft
Works or WordPerfect, are not acceptable.

Additional Software
SPSS or PSPP

Course Format
This is a fully online course. In order to complete this course successfully students need access
to a computer and the Internet on a daily basis. This course is both synchronous, (through
webinars) and asynchronous (discussion board, group work, etc.) All instructions are contained
in this syllabus and in the NAUmoodle course management system.
This course will be delivered entirely online through NAUs Moodle course management system
at http://www.na.edu/online. (NAUmoodle) Students are required to login to this system by using
their NAU accounts provided by IT department. For login issues and account problems with
NAUmoodle, please contact with Distance Education Support via one of the following methods:
Visit Room MB223
Call 832- 230-5555 Ext:307
Email moodle@na.edu
Visit http://www.na.edu/nau-distance-education/de-help-desk/
For hardware and software problems other than NAUmoodle system, please contact with IT
Department via one of the following methods:
Visit Room MB215
Call 832-230-5541
Email support@na.edu

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Learning Outcomes
Program-Level Outcomes (PLO)
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership-Program Learning Outcomes

Assessment

1. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in development and implementation of a shared vision of learning within
the school community, and communication and collaboration with school community members (School
Community Leadership).

2. Demonstrate the knowledge of ethical and legal principles in an institutional framework to enrich the
schools climate, culture, and diverse learning infrastructure (Ethics and Legal Responsibilities).

3. Develop knowledge and skills in the design and implementation of curriculum and instructional strategies,
supervise staff evaluation and professional development, and facilitate the use and integration of technology
to enhance learning (Instructional Leadership).

4. Develop effective leadership skills in managing personnel, planning school finance, enabling campus
physical plant and support systems (Administrative Leadership).

Key: I=Introduced; E=Emphasized; U=Utilized; A=Comprehensive Assessment

Course-Level Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will have met the following course outcomes. Students will
be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of concepts of basic statistics. (Supports PLO 3, PLO4)
2. Learn to select and apply appropriate basic statistical procedures in specific situations.
(Supports PLO 3, PLO4)
3. Calculate and interpret the identified statistical procedures. (Supports PLO 3, PLO4)
4. Communicate results of various data analyses to colleagues. (Supports PLO 3, PLO4)
5. Be prepared for conducting educational research. (Supports PLO 3, PLO4)

State Standards
This course is designed to prepare prospective administrators to meet and/or exceed the
educational standards for school principals as defined by the Texas Education Agency. As such,
the course prepares students to be successful on the Texas Examination of Educator Standards
(TExES). In particular, the activities, goals/objectives, and course assessments are aligned with
TExES Framework Domains and Competencies, and Standards Required for the Principal
Certificate (TAC 19, 241.15). These standards and domains/competencies include:
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Standard II: 5 / Domain I: Competency 001

Standard V: 2 / Domain III: Competency 007-009
Standard VI: 2 / Domain II: Competency 004
Standard VII: 1,4 / Domain II: Domain II: Competency 005

Grading
Grading Table
Students will be evaluated and grades calculated based on the following:

Webinar participation (10%)

Homework Assignments (15%)
Online Quizzes (25%)
Semester Project (25%)
Final Examination (25%)

Grade Distribution
Letter
Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
F

Total
Earned
Percentage
95-100
90-94
85-89
80-84
75-79
70-74
65-69
64 and
Below

Time Requirements:
The activities in this course are based on a 6-week instruction schedule in Summer semesters.
Course topics will be demonstrated and discussed online; however, additional time outside of
class is required to achieve learning objectives. Students are expected to spend approximately
15 hours a week, on average, completing class activities such as assignments and projects.
This meets the Federal Governments expectation of 2 hours of homework for each hour of
lecture. The average time commitment range calculation for this course (3 Semester Credit
Hour) is shown in the following table:
Class Activities
Multimedia presentation
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Weekly Minimum
Expected Average Time
4 hours
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Readings

6 hours

Assignments

11 hours

Webinar Participation

1.5 hours
22.5 clock-hours

Total Weekly Expectation:

Total Term Expectation:

135 clock-hours

Late Submissions
Technology issues cannot be used as a reason for late assignments. You must have back-up
plans for technology issues, such as technical problems with your computer, Internet server
provider problems, etc.
Late Assignment Policy
Late assignment will be accepted with a penalty according to the following:

1 day late assignment: 20 points off

2-3 days late assignments: 30 points off
4-7 days late assignments: 40 points off
7-14 days late assignments: 50 points off

Assignment Guidelines
Webinars
The instructor will be conducting one and half-hour (90 minutes) webinar sessions every
week. The webinars will include lecturing, reviewing course requirements, problem solving, and
answering any questions students may have. Participation will be graded.
The instructor set the following date and time for course webinars:

Wednesday at 5 pm

Webinar links will be posted on course website. Make sure that you installed Gotomeeting
software/app to participate in the webinar sessions. Please refer to our technical support
website to get more technical information: http://www.na.edu/nau-distance-education
Webinar

Date

Time

Session 1

Week 1

Wednesday, 5:00-6:30 PM

Session 2

Week 2

Wednesday, 5:00-6:30 PM

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Session 3

Week 3

Wednesday, 5:00-6:30 PM

Session 4

Week 4

Wednesday, 5:00-6:30 PM

Session 5

Week 5

Wednesday, 5:00-6:30 PM

Session 6

Week 6

Wednesday, 5:00-6:30 PM

Webinar Grading Policy: Webinar participation is not mandatory. However, the webinar
attendance will be graded. If a student chooses not to attend, that student will not get the
corresponding attendance grade/credit. If a student misses a webinar because of an excuse,
s/he can still earn the webinar attendance credit by submitting a brief summary of the webinar
(along with the excuse), a synopsis, minimum of 150 words, in 3 days after the webinar.
Instructor will grade the synopsis as their webinar participation grade. So, in order to get full
attendance credit for a webinar:
1.

Join the webinar OR

2.

Submit the synopsis

Homework Assignments (Problem Sets): Grades for homework assignments are based on
two principal factors: (1) your knowledge and understanding of the topic as demonstrated in the
completion of the assignment, and (2) the extent to which your work takes into account the
needs of the assignment you are submitting. Please make sure that you carefully read the
requirements for weekly assignments.
The best way to learn statistics is to use statistics. Therefore, you will be assigned five problem
sets. The problem sets will involve hand calculations, short-answer questions, and/or computer
applications with SPSS (or PSPP). They are designed to help you understand the assumptions
of statistical procedures, practice computing simple formula by hand, practice running analyses
with SPSS/PSPP, and practice interpreting findings from SPSS/PSPP-output and writing up the
results. They will also provide feedback to the instructor on whether course contents are being
understood.
The five problem sets will all be posted on the course website in the first week of class,
including data sets for the SPSS/PSPP exercises. Late problem sets will not be accepted and
result in the loss of all points (the ten problem sets are equally weighted). If you need to miss
class for a valid reason, then it is your responsibility to pre-arrange another arrangement with
the instructor Extremely poor effort during the completion of problem sets will result in loss of
points (the given student will retain the points for the problem set but receive a warning from the
instructor for the first time this occurs, and will loose half of the points for any subsequent
problem set characterized by extremely poor effort). Hence, it is important that you always
provide evidence of a serious attempt to solve the given problem set tasks (e.g., give a written
description of the reasons for your inability to answer a question).
Final Exam: Final exam will be scored as percent of total items correct. It will be in a format
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very similar to the quizzes and the problem sets. That is, they will include multiple-choice
questions, short-answer questions, hand calculations, and/or writing up results from SPSSoutput. The only acceptable reasons for missing an exam are severe illness or personal or
family emergencies, given that you provide formal documentation (e.g., letter from a doctor).
Directions for the exam will be posted by the instructor on the course web site.
Online Quizzes: Students will be taking 8 online quizzes in this class. Quizzes will consist of
up-to 20 questions and the correct percentage will be used to determine the points.
Final Semester Project: Each student is required to complete a semester project at the end of
the semester. Directions/Guidelines for this project will be announced in the first webinar and
posted by the instructor on the course web site.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Students are responsible for:
reading any assigned reading as stated in the weekly blocks of the course page
reviewing the web-page resources posted in the NAUmoodle course site for each
week
reading all discussion postings in the weekly blocks as assigned
posting weekly discussion postings as assigned
assuring that their computer/device is compatible and working to engage effectively
in this online course
uploading assignments before or on the assigned due date/time
Students can expect:
the instructor will return email and phone communications within 48 hours unless
otherwise announced in the course page.
assignments will be graded after 7 days of the due date

Academic Honesty
Each student assumes the responsibilities of being a member of the NAU academic community.
All acts of plagiarism are not tolerated including: cheating, claiming ones work as their own,
fabrication and helping one to commit any of these acts. Any violations of academic honesty will
receive strict disciplinary action, which can include suspension and even expulsion from NAU.

ADA Statement
When possible, and in accordance with 504/ADA guidelines, we will attempt to provide
reasonable academic accommodations to students who request and require them. Please call
North American University at (832) 230-5555 for more assistance.

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Course Schedule
Week

Topic

INTRODUCTION AND
CLASS PROCEDURES

CLO

CLO 1,2,3,4,5

Before the
Webinar
N/A

Activities & Assignments

- WEBINAR 1
- ONLINE QUIZ 1 (Chapters 1&2)

Introduction to Statistics
(Ch 1)
1

Frequency Distributions
(Ch 2)
Central Tendency (Ch 3)

Variability (Ch 4)
- WEBINAR 2
z-Scores (Ch 5)
2

- ONLINE QUIZ 2 (Chapters 3&4)

Probability (Ch 6)

- ONLINE QUIZ 3 (Chapters 5&6)

- Problem Set 1 Due

The Distribution of Sample

Means (Ch 7)
3

CLO 1,2,3,4,5

Read Chapter 5

- WEBINAR 3
- ONLINE QUIZ 4 (Chapters 7&8)

Hypothesis Testing (Ch 8)

- Problem Set 2 Due

t- Test (Ch 9)

t-Test for two independent

samples (Ch 10)

CLO 1,2,3,4,5

Read Chapter 6
- WEBINAR 4

t-Test for two dependent

samples (Ch 11)

- ONLINE QUIZ 5 (Chapters 9&10)

One-Way Analysis of
Variance (ANOVA) (Ch 12)

- Problem Set 3 Due

- ONLINE QUIZ 6 (Chapters 11&12)

- Standard II: 5 / TEXES

Domain I: Competency 001

Two-Factor Analysis of
Variance (Ch 14)

CLO 1,2,3,4,5

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Read Chapter 7,
8

- WEBINAR 5
- ONLINE QUIZ 7 (Chapters 13,14)

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Repeated-Measures
Analysis of Variance (Ch
13)

- Problem Set 4 Due

-Final Semester Project is due

Correlation (Ch 15)

- Standard V: 2 / TEXES
Domain III: Competency 007009

Simple & Multiple

Regression (Ch 16)

CLO 1,2,3,4,5

Read Chapter 9

- WEBINAR 6
- ONLINE QUIZ 8 (Chapter 15,16,17)

Chi-Square Test (Ch 17)

- Problem Set 5 Due

- Standard VI: 2 / TEXES

Domain II: Competency 004
- Standard VII: 1,4 / TEXES
Domain II: Domain II:
Competency 005
Final Exam

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This syllabus may change as needed to support the student learning outcomes for this course.

References

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