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STA 3024 Introduction
to Statistics II
Fall 2004 Instructor:Maria I. Ripol Sec 4432MWF 2nd
pdTUR L007 office: Griffin Floyd 117 C office hours: MW 7th & 8th pds or by appt. TA:Robert
O’Brien email: ripol (in WebCT) office: web:http://www.stat.ufl.edu/~mripol office
hours: phone: 392-1941 ext 217 Course Description and Objective 1.
Analysis
of Variance
to compare three or more population means 2.
Inference
for Regression, covering Simple Linear Regression and Multiple Regression. 3.
Analysis
of Two-Way Tables to study the relationship between two categorical variables. 4.
Nonparametric
Statistics
that do not require a Normal distribution of the response variable. Required Materials 1.
Introduction
to the Practice of Statistics, by David S. Moore and George P. McCabe, 4th
edition, Freeman, 2003, including a disk with all data sets for the book and
chapters 14 and 15 of the textbook. 2.
Scientific
Calculator (around $10 to $15) that has some basic statistical functions like
mean and standard deviation (look for the following symbols: Course Website:http://www.stat.ufl.edu/~mripol Instructions on that website will direct you to WebCT,
an integrated, password protected, Web based classroom management tool.
In WebCT you will be able to take the online quizzes, send email to the
instructor and fellow students, and check all your grades. Note:The lectures
will NOT be available online. There will be four online quizzes, administered
through WebCT.You have three tries for each quiz (with
questions randomly generated) over a period of 4 days.Each quiz will be worth
10 points, for a total of 40 points.Hopefully these quizzes will serve the purpose of
improving your grade in the class, as well as be an important tool in
learning the material for the course. More details on the WebCT quiz
functions will be given in class.Quiz dates will be announced in class. Suggested HomeworkProblems, will appear on the
website.These will help you master the material but will not be collected. Projects
There will be two data analysis projects to be
completed during the semester.Each project will be worth 30 points, for a
total of 60 points.More details on the projects will be given in class. Exams There will be two exams given in class during the
semester, plus one during finals week, each worth 100 points, all in multiple
choice format.Students are required to bring to the exam their student ID
number, picture ID, a calculator, and pencils.In case of conflict or illness,
if a student is unable to take an exam at the scheduled time, they must get
in touch with the instructor immediately, for any arrangements to be made for
a makeup. Each case will be reviewed individually. Valid and detailed
documentation is a prerequisite under such extenuating circumstances. A grade
of zero is the minimum punishment of any type of dishonesty on an exam.
Course Policies: Email – will be answered within one working day in most
cases.Please be aware that statistical questions should be answered in person
(in class or during office hours) since they often require pictures and
formulas that make it very hard to communicate through email. Attendance – although not required, is very highly
recommended.This class is NOT offered online, and the other section is taught
by a different instructor, possibly in a different order.If you miss a class
for any reason, it is your responsibility to get a copy of the notes and all
information given in class from another student.Additionally, during class
students should turn off their cellular phones and refrain from eating,
drinking, reading newspapers, doing homework and excessive talking. Instructor's Honor Code - We the members of the
University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to
the highest standards of honesty and integrity. Academic Dishonesty - We adhere to the
University of Florida rules and guidelines for handling instances of academic
dishonesty. Please refer to the Office for Student Services for detailed
information about the current policies. Grading – grades will be changed only when an error has
been made.Negotiation is not appropriate.Incompletes are only assigned
when extraordinary circumstances, arising after the date for dropping the
course, prevent the student from completing the course requirements. Having a
failing grade in the course is not a valid reason for requesting an
Incomplete. Students with Disabilities - Students who require
special accommodations in class or during exams should follow the procedures
outlined by the Disability Resources Program
(http://www.dso.ufl.edu/drp/). Please see the instructor during office
hours early in the semester, to discuss your accommodation letter
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