You have registered for a one semester course in Statistics--a nonmath major’s course. I expect that you will be able to handle the Algebra needed in the course, calculus is not required although at times I will refer to some calculus. You will be using the computer to ease the burden of calculations. You are not required to be computer literate this is not a computer course. There are many computer and calculator programs available to do the statistical computations. Most computers have Excel, which contains a statistical program that will do the job. More sophisticated programs are SPSS and SAS. The TI's 81, 82, etc all have built in statistical functions you will need to consult the manual to use them. In addition to the above I have a program Statdisk that you can download to your computer or use in any of the computer labs it is a simple "point and click" program. We are interested in the finding and interpretation of statistics not the devices that generate them.

The course is presented in three major sections:
1) Descriptive Statistics Chapters 1-3
2) Probability Chapters 4-6
3) Predictive Statistics Chapters 10-17, 12

Statistical methods are used in almost every field of study. In some fields it is the only method of proof! Most research utilizes statistical methods and most academic journals are written in statistical terms. Hence, this course should be useful for you.

BASIC RULES
1) Pass in all homework on time and as complete as possible. Late homework will be penalized. Note in your assignment sheet the problems that are underlined are the ones you pass in.
2) You are responsible for all assignments announced and unannounced.
3) Attendance: Important if your grades are "not good." Some material covered in class is not in the book!
4) Grading:
     Your Grade =
     t_i = each test
     HW = Homework grade
 
5) Extra Help:
     a) TA's hours TBA at a later date
     b) Math Workshop hours TBA
     c) My office hours are: M,W 11-1pm; T 10:30am-1pm (SC609)
6) Test dates will be announced in advanced and will be "close" to the dates on the over view. NO MAKEUPS
7) Inform me of any special needs or circumstances ASAP X2183 or e-mail
8) The final exam will be a statistical project that will encompass most of the content of the course. It will be given to you on the last day of class and is due on the scheduled final exam time and date. If for some reason we are not ready to do a project then you will take a final exam at a scheduled time.

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