Math 243: Introduction to Methods of Probability and Statistics

Homework Lecture Notes Calculator Handouts



DISCUSSION SECTIONS
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

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.

Lecture Notes

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.
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