STA 3024
Introduction to Statistics II
Spring 2006
Instructor: Maria I. Ripol Sec 0751 MWF 3rd pd CSE
A101 office: Griffin
Floyd 117 C phone:
392-1941 ext 217 office hours:
Mondays 4th and 7th pd email:
mripol@stat.ufl.edu
Wednesdays 7th pd, Fridays 4th pd web: http://www.stat.ufl.edu/~mripol or by appt Course Description and
Objective The sequence of courses STA
2023-3024 provides students with a firm foundation in the basics of applied
statistical methods. The
prerequisite for this course is STA 2023, which covered chapters 1-8 in the
textbook (Data collection, graphical and numerical summaries, probability and
an introduction to statistical inference). Concepts from STA 2023 will be reviewed as needed. Introduction to Statistics II
focuses on the following four topics: 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, 5th edition, Freeman, 2004. 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 Announcements for the course,
and computer output to supplement the examples done in class, will be linked
from this page. There will also
be instructions on that website that 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, and check all your grades.
Note: The lectures for this
class 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 Homework Problems,
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
confidentially. |