Teaching Assistant: Caroline Eliza Geier
301 Thomas Bldg
egeier@stat.psu.edu
863-2314
Office Hours: M F 12:30-2:00pm, Wed 1:00-2:00pm.
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:05-9:55 in 115 McAllister
Textbook: Mind on Statistics by Utts and Heckard,
Duxbury, 2002
We will cover most of the material in the text during the semester.
Readings and homework will be assigned most days and will be discussed
in the following lecture period.
Grading: Your grade will be based on three in-class tests
(15% each), a project (15%), several quizzes (15%) and the final exam (25%).
Tentative test dates: Feb 8, Mar 15, Apr 12.
Final exam date: Tuesday, 10:10-noon, Apr 30, 2002.
Project: The project will consist of your conducting an experiment of your choice to collect data. The data should be analyzed using the statistical methods developed in the course. There should be at least two samples for a comparison. The project will involve a preliminary writeup describing the project, and a final written report presenting the analysis.
Computing: It is a good idea to bring a calculator with you to class. You may also use one on tests. The Minitab statistical software will be discussed in class and used during the semester. A Quick Reference Guide is available. The software is on all the public PC computers in the public laboratories, or available to purchase. Note that the CD provided with the textbook contains data sets used in the course. A web version of the data is also available at: http://www.stat.psu.edu/~rho/mindon/readme.html
If you have any questions, please contact me at JLR@stat.psu.edu
Academic Integrity Policy: All Penn State and Eberly College
of Science policies regarding academic integrity apply to this course.
See:
http://www.science.psu.edu/academic/Integrity/index.html
for details.
Note to students with disabilities: It is Penn State's policy to not discriminate against qualified students with documented disabilities in its educational programs. If you have a disability related need for modifications in this course, contact your instructor and the Office for Disability Services (located in 116 Boucke Building) or the Disability Contact Liaison at your Penn State location. Instructors should be notified as early in the semester as possible. You may refer to the Nondiscrimination Policy in the Student Guide to University Policies and Rules 1997.