MATH 106-01/03 Elementary Probability/Statistics Fall 2025
Instructor: Arthur R. Johnson Office: Jones 102D E-mail: arjohnson01@[Link]
Office Hours (MWF): 9:05 – 10:45, 12:05-1:00, or by appointment
Class: Jones Hall – Room 301, MWF (106-01 8:00 – 8:50) (106-03 11:00-11:50)
W&M Catalog description: This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and procedures behind
probability and statistics. Data collection, descriptive statistics, least-squares regression, probability,
classic probability distributions (including the binomial & normal distributions), estimation and
hypothesis testing will be covered.
This course fulfills the GER 1 requirement and must meet the following criteria:
✓ Involve numerical calculations.
✓ Include mathematical justifications explaining why the approaches and calculations used in the
course work.
✓ Include applications of mathematics to real-world settings or to disciplines other than mathematics.
Text: Fundamentals of Statistics (6th Edition),
Mike Sullivan III (Pearson, Prentice Hall) Note,
you can use an older hard copy edition, but only
the 6th edition will be available on-line.
Infromation from the publisher (this extra information is not required – but – available if it helps
you)
“You can also share this link with students and it will take them directly to where they can purchase the
digital version that comes with upgraded study functionalities (highlighting, notetaking, audiobook).”
[Link]
statistics/P200000006371/9780137377022?utm_source=copystudentlink&utm_medium=referral&utm_
campaign=XXLEGP0423PCOM
Graphing/Statistical Calculator: TI-83/84
(TI-83/84 is preferred, but if you have and know how to use another brand-named statistical calculator, I
will allow it. Do understand though, I may not be able to help you with the non-TI-83/84 calculator.)
Course Policies:
➢ Access to a graphing calculator is necessary for this course. TI-83/84 user instructions are included
in both the textbook and the lectures.
➢ Grades and course materials will be posted regularly on Blackboard.
➢ For homework, please select a few odd numbered problems at the end of each section we cover in
class. Try them and read the answers at the end of the text.
➢ The quizzes are a way to grade you for keeping up with the class lectures and homework. They are
like the homework problems. There is a short quiz almost every week starting with the third week.
➢ Tests are designed to find out what you understand. The problems on the exams will cover all the
material presented. Two “midsemester” tests will be given.
Attendance: Regular attendance is critical for your success in this course. You are responsible for
knowing what happens in each class, whether you are present or not. In some sections I will not
follow the textbook exactly. It will be difficult to pass this course without attending class on a regular
basis to observe the problem-solving methods.
Grading:
➢ Quizzes will be given regularly. Make up quizzes will not be given without prior permission.
Please email me before the scheduled quiz to let me know that you will not be able to take the
quiz and why. Missed quizzes must be made up within a week.
➢ The lowest quiz grade will be dropped.
➢ Final course grades will be determined as follows:
▪ Quizzes 30%
▪ Mid-terms 40%
▪ Final exam 30%
Grades will be assigned according to the following scale.
▪ 93 - 100 A
▪ 90 - 92 A-
▪ 87 - 89 B+
▪ 83 - 86 B
▪ 80 - 82 B-
▪ 77 - 79 C+
▪ 73 - 76 C
▪ 70 - 72 C-
▪ 67 – 69 D+
▪ 63 – 66 D
▪ 60 – 62 D-
▪ Under 60 F
Tests: There will be 2 one-hour tests (Midterms). The dates are shown below, the tests will be
announced in class a week in advance as a reminder. There are no make-up tests except in extreme
cases such as documented serious illness or a significant personal circumstance. Make-up quizzes, tests,
and late homework will be approved for students involved in William and Mary events.
Add/drop period: August 26 – September 8. Withdrawal period: September 9 – October 27.
Some Campus Resources:
➢ Tribe TutorZone: A 60-minute tutoring session is about $12 and a 90-minute session is about $18.
[Link]
➢ Counseling Center: Offers mental health services to students wanting help with personal concerns
and consultation to friends concerned about a fellow student in distress.
[Link]
➢ Students Accessibility Services: William & Mary accommodates students with disabilities in
accordance with federal laws and university policy. Any student who feels they may need an
accommodation based on the impact of a learning, psychiatric, physical, or chronic health diagnosis
should contact Student Accessibility Services staff at 757-221-2512 or at sas@[Link] to determine
if accommodations are warranted and to obtain an official letter of accommodation. For more
information, please see [Link]
➢ There is also a new link for all student services
[Link]
Final Exam: A cumulative final exam will be given on (Date and Location TBD.) Your final exam
percentage score can replace your lowest test score if the final exam grade is higher.
Honor Code: Students are expected to uphold the William and Mary honor code in this class. Any
suspected infraction will be reported.
"William & Mary has had an honor code since at least 1779. Academic integrity is at the heart of the
university, and we all are responsible for upholding the ideals of honor and integrity. The student-led
honor system is responsible for resolving any suspected violations of the Honor Code, and I will report
all suspected instances of academic dishonesty to the honor system. The Student Handbook
([Link]/studenthandbook) includes your responsibilities as a student and the full Code. Your full
participation and observance of the Honor Code is expected. To read the Honor Code, see
[Link]/honor"
Artificial Intelligence: The use or incorporation of any AI-generated content (from ChatGPT, Dall-e,
etc.) in assignments is not allowed.
That is: For our class Math 106-04, no AI or generative codes are
allowed. You will be allowed (needed) to use a calculator as stated above.
Prof. Johnson
Schedule for Math 106-01/03 Fall 2025
Week Lecture Dates Topics Quizzes /Tests
1 W Aug 27 Syllabus, CH01(1.1-1.3)
F Aug 29 CH01(1.1-1.3)
2 M Sept 1 No class
W Sept 3 CH01(1.4-1.5)
F Sept 5
3 M Sept 08 CH02(2.1-2.3)
W Sept 10 CH03(3.1-3.3) 9/10 Quiz01 CH01 & CH02 (2.1 only)
F Sept 12
4 M Sept 15 CH03(3.4-3.5)
W Sept 17 CH04(4.1-4.2) 9/17 Quiz02 CH02 & CH03
F Sept 19
5 M Sept 22 Examples, Review
W Sept 24 9/24 Test01 (Ch01,02,03,04)
F Sept 26 CH05(5.1)
6 M Sept 29 CH05(5.2-5.4)
W Oct 01
F Oct 03
7 M Oct 06 CH06(6.1-6.2)
W Oct 08 Examples 10/08 Quiz03 CH05
F Oct 10 FALL BREAK no class
8 M Oct 13 CH07(7.1-7.2)
W Oct 15 10/15 Quiz04 CH06
F Oct 17
9 M Oct 20 CH08(8.1-8.2)
W Oct 22 10/22 Quiz05 CH07
F Oct 24
10 M Oct 27 Examples, Review
W Oct 29 10/29 Test02 (CH05,06,07,08)
F Oct 31
11 M Nov 03 CH09(9.1-9.2)
W Nov 05
F Nov 07
12 M Nov 10 CH10(10.1-10.3)
W Nov 12 11/12 Quiz06 CH09
F Nov 14
13 M Nov 17 CH11(11.1-11.2)
W Nov 19 11/19 Quiz07 CH10
F Nov 21
14 M Nov 24 CH11(11.2)
W Nov 26 Thanksgiving
F Nov 30 Thanksgiving
15 M Dec 01 CH11(11.3)
W Dec 03 Review 12/3 Quiz08 CH11
F Dec 05 Review
FINAL TBD Covers the entire semester.
EXAM Location TBD
Homework Problems
Fundamentals of Statistics, Mike Sullivan III (Pearson Prentice Hall)
For homework, please select a few odd numbered problems at the end of each section we cover in class. Try them and read
the answers at the end of the text.