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Course
Description
Elementary concepts of
probability and statistical inference. Sample space, random variables, expectations,
variances; binomial, normal, hypergeometric, Poisson, chi square,
"t" and "F" distributions. Point and confidence interval
estimation, basic concepts of hypothesis testing, linear regression.
Illustrative problems using MS Excel will be worked by the students in a
computer applications lab. Prerequisite: either MATH 120, a score of 2 on
advanced placement test, or a score of 67% on MATHPC placement test.
FORMAT & GENERAL CONTENT
Tuesday and Thursday; Lecture Sessions: An overview of the material to
be covered during the week; presentation of key concepts and formulas;
examples in application of the concepts.
Wednesday Laboratory Sessions: Excel based exercises in statistics
including small group and individual interaction with the instructor.
COURSE POLICY
The following policy statement is to be observed: POLICY STATEMENT
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Grading
Policy
The course grade is based
on the following weighted elements:
Homework.............................................................10%
Midterm Exam........................................................40%
Final Exam.............................................................50%
(please see notes below for details regarding tests.)
There will be an
opportunity to earn extra credit which will be explained during the quarter.
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Required
Readings
Taken from:
Applied
Statistics for Engineers and Scientists
2001
David Levine, Patricia Ramsey and Robert Smidt
User assistance and updates for the PHStat add-in for Excel are to be found
at:
http://www.prenhall.com/phstat/
Check the purchase option
on Amazon.com
Software (download the following three files to your
desktop and install the Excel add-in. Follow the instructions found in file
1.)
file 1
file 2
file 3
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Other
Items
TESTS
All examinations are open book and notes. A scientific calculator is
recommended. Careful attention to and understanding of the material covered
during lectures and assigned for homework is well advised. The final examination
will be held at the TIME
indicated by the University.
READING
Weekly reading will be assigned and should be done before coming to the
Tuesday lecture.
Homework
A hardcopy of the homework is to be submitted at the Tuesday session. No late
work will be accepted. Contact the TA if you have any questions regarding
submittal and/or grading related issues.
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