Math 243: Introduction to Methods of Probability and Statistics
- Time and Place:
16:00 -17:20 MW, 110 Fenton Hall
- CRN: 33072
- Textbook:
The Basic Practice of Statistics
by David S. Moore, 4th edition,
published by W.H. Freeman and Company, 2007
- Final Exam:
15:15 - 17:15, Wednesday, June 11, 110 Fenton
- Course Instructor: Qi-Man Shao
- Office: 215M Deady Hall
- Office Hours: 11:00 - 11:50 MWF
- Office Phone: 346-4701
- Email: qmshao@darkwing.uoregon.edu
- Web URL: http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~qmshao
DISCUSSION SECTIONS
1. 18:00-18:50 (CRN 33074) Monday, 105 Fenton;
2. 19:00-19:50 (CRN 33075) Monday, 105 Fenton;
3. 18:00-18:50 (CRN 33076) Wednesday, 105 Fenton;
4. 19:00-19:50 (CRN 33077) Wednesday, 105 Fenton
- Discussion instructor: Robert Fisette
- Office: 306 Fenton
- Office hours: Monday and Wednesday: 15:00-15:50;
Thursday: 15:00 - 16:50
- Office phone: 346-5632
- email: rfisette@uoregon.edu
The emphasis of the course is on statistical reasoning: interpretation
of and critical thinking about statistical information. The main
concepts will be illustrated by a variety of interesting and important
real world examples. These will include issues under current discussion
in society that have a statistical component, in particular,
political polling and various studies in the social sciences and business.
Grading Policy
Your course grade is a weighted average of the following
performance scores: homework (10%), quizzes (20%),
midterm exam (30%) and final exam (40%).
Exams
The midterm exam is scheduled
on Monday, May 12 .
The final is scheduled for
15:15 - 17:15 on Wednesday, June 11 .
All the exams will be in 110 Fenton. For each exam,
you may bring two help sheets, i.e., two 8.5" by 11"
sheets (both sides) of papers with whatever formulas and notes you find useful.
Quizzes
There will be six or seven quizzes in
discussion session. There will be no make-up quizzes.
Your lowest quiz grade will be dropped.
Homework is due Weekly
in class on Wednesdays.
Late homework will not be accepted. Your lowest homework score will
be dropped.
Please do homework on 8.5 by 11 paper
and put your name and the discussion session on the front.
Attendance:
Attendance is mandatory.
You are responsible for all the announcements, changes,
course information, and topics that I cover in class.
Please print out a copy of my lecture notes and bring it to class so that
you don't need to waste time on taking notes. It is also assumed
that you already read text before each class.
Calculators
At the minimum, you should have a calculator capable of handling
two-variable statistics. The TI-82 will draw histograms and regression
lines for you and will be more than sufficient. The TI-83 is
like having a small computer program at your desk and will perform all
the statistical tests that we will learn in this course. It is your
responsibility to learn how to use any calculator you choose for this course.
Calculators are allowed on all quizzes and exams.
Texas Instruments' manuals on the Web:
TI-82 ,
TI-83 .
Online Resource
W.H. Freeman and Company has designed a nice website
to help student review key concepts from the textbook.
Tools include: Statistical Applets,
Online Quizzes,
Datasets, Tables and Formulas and Excel Macros.
Registration for use of the tool is free.
If you cannot make my office hours, please feel free to
stop by my office or make an appointment with me.
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