STA205-011 - Introduction to Statistical Methods, Spring, 2009

INSTRUCTOR: Andy Long. Office: ST 328; phone: 572-5794; email: longa@nku.edu

MEETING TIME/PLACE: TR 9:25-10:40 a.m., in Room ST 248

EXPECTED BACKGROUND: Mathematics ACTE score of 18 or higher, or grade of C or better in MAH 099

TEXT: Statistics: From Data to Understanding, 2nd Ed., Dietrich and Snodgrass. Material will be discussed from Chapters 1-12, and StatCrunch, a web-based statistical software package, will be used.

GRADING: There will be two exams and a comprehensive final. Homework will be assigned regularly and there will be quizzes (based strongly on the homework), valued at 10 points each. The best 10 will be counted.

Your course grade will be determined based on the following point totals (using the standard 90/80/70/60 grade distribution):

Quizzes: 100 points Two Exams 300 points Final 200 points

The tests will be given in class, closed book. Make-up exams will not be given except in extreme circumstances.

HOMEWORK: Homework will be assigned regularly. You should do the homework in order to do well in the course. Some homework assignment will be handed in and graded in place of "quizzes" (e.g. computer output and analyses).

ATTENDANCE: The student is responsible for all material assigned or discussed in class. Attendance will be taken, and may be used along with class effort (as measured by participation - asking questions, answering other students' questions, group work, etc.) to resolve borderline grades.

WITHDRAWAL: The last day to withdraw from any class with a grade of "W" is March 30, 2009. After that day it is not usually permitted.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: available on line, at our course homepage

OFFICE HOURS: MWF 9:00-10:45; TR 10:40 am- 12:00 pm. I am also available by appointment, and at random when approached with a smile.

Notes:

• A calculator is required for the course. You may not use your cell phone as a calculator. Students are advised to bring their calculator and the book to each class.
• Course homepage: http://www.nku.edu/~longa/classes/sta205/
• I reserve the right to alter this syllabus if necessary. Any changes will be discussed in class, and all students will be notified.
• If you need accommodations for any sort of disability please talk with me so that I may do my best to meet your needs.
• The general syllabus for all Mathematics and Computer Science courses should be considered a part of the syllabus for this course, and is available on-line.
• The use of cell phones, laptops, beepers, etc. is forbidden in class (without a doctor's orders). You will be asked to sign a classroom agreement, indicating your acceptance of this.