1. I have now compared the 1st and 2nd editions of Donnelly. The chapters are the same, and the practice problems are only slightly different. I have made some small changes to the syllabus to reflect the differences.
2. The first completion assignment has been posted (see Completion Assignments).
3. Please download and listen to the RadioLab podcast titled "Shorts: Secrets of Success," available here. We will discuss it in class on 9/18.
4. REMINDER: There will NO CLASS on Saturday, 9/25.
5. I have posted your second completion assignment (see Completion Assignments). This will be due at our next class meeting. As with all completion assignments, I expect a hard copy.
6. You do not need to turn in Assignment #3. It is there only for practice to prepare you for the midterm exam.
7. I need the students who are taking the Writing Proficiency Exam on Saturday to email me with their test times.
8. Everyone should read the Test-Taking Guide (below) to prepare for the exam.
9. Here is a preliminary schedule for the presentations. It provides both your day (11/13 or 11/20) and your position in the speaking order. If you can find another student in the class who would like to trade days or positions with you, let me know and I will make the switch.
10. Here is the grading rubric for the presentation, which tells you everything you need to say during your speech.
11. Assignment #5 has been posted (below right). It is due on Saturday, 11/6. The notes from the most recent lecture have been posted; you may need to refer to these to complete the assignment.
12. Please remember to send me your presentation graph on a PowerPoint slide (just ONE slide!) by Thursday, 11/11. And don't forget to read the grading rubric (see above, note 10) before you present.
13. REGRESSION ASSIGNMENT NOW AVAILABLE. Read the instructions first, then download the regressionF10.txt data set. The due date has been pushed a few days to 11/23.
14. I have posted the mileage1key Excel file under the Lecture 9 Notes. We went over this example in class. It could help you with your regression assignment, especially part 5.
15. I have decided to alllow you to use a formula sheet during your final exam. (You're welcome.) Here is the formula sheet you'll be able to use. You will also be provided with a z-table and t-table.
16. I have created a list of concepts to help you with your studying. This list does not necessarily include everything you need to know; in general, if we discussed something in class, you're responsible for it. (If that link doesn't work for you, try this one.)

Completion Assignments

Completion assignments will be posted
be posted here as they become available.

Assignment 1:  distributions.txt
distributionskey.xls
Assignment 2: cyborgs.txt
cyborgskey.xlsx
Assignment 3: bayesrule.txt
bayesrulekey.doc
Assignment 4: normalmilk.txt
normalmilkkey.doc
Assignment 5: grapes.txt
grapeskey.xls

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