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ADVENTURE LEARNING SYSTEMS: STATISTICS

INTRODUCTION:

Adventure Learning Systems: Statistics (ALS) is a computer application designed to help you

learn many of the concepts presented in STAT 130M. The software comes on a CD-ROM, and

can be purchased from either the Dominion or ODU bookstore. After purchasing the CD, you

should get your 30 digit access code from the web following the instructions on page 3 of this

handout. The code is

required

to run the program. This handout explains how to complete the

lessons at one of the university labs or on your home computer.

A Student NetWare (LAN) account is required in order that you may access the University’s

computer labs and complete the assigned lessons. If you do not already have a Student NetWare

account, then you should request one today through the University’s web page as described in the

Schedule of Classes.

USING ALS IN ODU LABS:

After obtaining your 30 digit access code, ALS can be accessed by visiting any of the labs whose

locations are given on this handout. First, maximize the “Novell- delivered Applications” icon,

which can be found next to the start button. Then click on the “Learning Systems....” icon. This

will start the program. Click on the authorization code button. You will then be prompted to

enter your 30 digit code (see Figure 3) which can be saved to a diskette (in a file named

access.cod). You can retrieve the 30 digit code from the diskette the next time you access ALS. If

the code is entered correctly (see Figure 4), you will then be prompted (please read the note at

the top of the next page) if you are using ALS for the first time) to enter a User ID and Password

(see Figures 8 and 9). In the future you can access ALS with the User ID and Password instead of

the 30-digit authorization code. If you forget the User ID or the Password, the 30-digit

authorization code can still be used to gain access to ALS. After the authorization code is

successfully entered, you can create a new User ID and Password.

You may now proceed to work on an assigned lesson. A screen similar to Figure 1 of this

handout should appear. Your instructor will provide you with due dates for completion of various

lessons as the semester progresses. Select the section and then the lesson that you would like to

work on. For example, you will get the screen shown in Figure 2 if you choose Section 2 and

Lesson 2.1. Choose the options Demonstrate, Instruct and Practice to learn the material. When

you are ready, click on the Certify button (see Figure 2).

In order to earn full credit for the

lesson, you need to successfully complete the certification mode by the due date specified by

your instructor.

[Note:

The

first

time you run the ALS software, you will be asked to choose your professor and

section (see Figures 5 and 6). Make sure you make the proper choice! If everything goes well,

your selection will be acknowledged with a box as shown in Figure 7. The dialog boxes as shown

in Figures 5, 6 and 7 will appear

only the first time

you access ALS in the university labs.]

Upon completion of a particular lesson the computer will give you a 10 or 11 character

alphanumeric

certification code,

which signifies your success. Write this down as a backup !!

The computer will also ask you to print the certificate. Do it !! If you do the work on campus, the

certification code will

automatically

be entered in your instructor’s grade book, thereby

registering successful completion of the lesson. You

do not

have to do anything else to register

your certification code. Writing down the code and printing the certificate are your proof in case

of a system error.

At any time you may view your overall progress in the course by selecting

Progress Report

from

the main menu (see Figure 1). After completing your ALS session, select

Quit

from the main

menu.

USING ALS AT HOME:

If you plan to do the lessons at home, please make sure that your computer meets the following

specifications: (1) Pentium 75 or better; (2) 16MB of RAM; (3) 35MB of hard disk space; and

(4) Windows 95 or 98. Use the CD-ROM to install ALS. If you do not have a CD-Drive on your

home computer, you can download ALS from the labs on campus. This is done by selecting the

Download

option (see Figure 1) found on the main menu. You will need several blank,

formatted, 1.44 MB 3 �½ inch diskettes. You may then do the lessons on your home computer

after copying ALS to a hard drive from the diskettes. You will still need the 30 digit code to run

the program on your home computer.

Important: If you do the lessons at home, you must register the codes in your instructor’s

grade book by their respective due dates at one of the labs on campus. Failure to register a

certificate on time will prevent you from receiving full credit for completing the lesson.

Registering the codes:

You will get a 10 or 11 character alphanumeric code when you

successfully finish the lesson using the certifying option. Write it down! Now go to one of the

labs on campus and gain access to ALS as outlined above (see the first paragraph under USING

ALS IN ODU LABS - you will have to choose your professor and section the first time you use

ALS in the labs). Once you are in, click on Progress Report (see Figure 1). A screen will appear

showing your progress report (see Figure 10). Select Register/Register Certificates as shown in

Figure 10. Next select the appropriate lesson and then click the register button. Enter the

certification code for the lesson and then select OK. If you enter the correct certification code you

will be notified that the certificate has been registered (see Figures 11, 12, and 13). If an invalid

code is entered, you will be notified that the code is invalid. You should carefully check your

code at home again before entering the code a second time. If an invalid code is entered two

times, you will be barred from certifying that lesson (see Figures 14, 15, and 16). If you are

barred please contact your instructor as soon as possible.

COMPUTER LABS: The student computer labs are at the following locations:

(1) Batten Arts and Letters: Room 100 (2) Kaufman Hall: Room: 115 (3) Library : Room: 164

Phone: 683-4857

Phone: 683-4899

Phone: 683-6097

(4) Mills Godwin Building: Room: 342 (5) Webb Center: Room: 1525

Phone: 683-6087

Phone: 683-3107

(6) Technology Building: Room 355 (7) VA Beach HEC: Room: IRC (146)

Phone: 683-5632

Phone: 368-4132

(8) PHEC: Room 110

Phone: 865-4854

For the latest information concerning lab hours and policies, please visit the website:

http://web.odu.edu/webroot/orgs/AF/OCCS/occssite.nsf/pages/labhours

OBTAINING AN ACCESS CODE

Each person using the Adventures Learning Systems:Statistics

software must have a personalized access code. Though long

(containing approximately 30 alphanumeric characters!), the code

is very easily obtained. All you need is access to the web, an

e-mail account, and the limited license number that comes with

the Adventures software when you purchase it.

STEP 1:

Go to the web page:

www.quantsystems.com

and click on ‘Authorization Codes’. Fill the form that appears on

your screen completely.

STEP 2.

Submit the form, then wait for the access code to be

delivered to your email account. Please allow 24 hours, though

response is often much quicker if your request is early on a

normal business day.

Hopefully everyone will be able to obtain their access codes

using this simple procedure. If for some reason you are unable to

do so, bring your name and license number to your instructor, who

will happy to help you.

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