Mathematics 140: Introductory Statistics

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Textbook:

"The Basic Practice of Statistics," 5th Edition, By David Moore, Publisher: Freeman
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Syllabus:

Chapters 1 - 6, 8 - 15, and 17 - 20.
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Course Coverage (this class consists of four parts):

  • Data Analysis
  • Data Production and Experiments
  • Probability Theory
  • Statistical Inference
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    Grading (with the tentative coverage of each exams):

  • Exam 1 (chapters 1 through 6) ___________________________________ 15%
  • Exam 2 (chapters 8, 9, 10, 12, 13) ________________________________ 15%
  • Exam 3 (chapters 11, 14, 15, 17) _________________________________ 15%
  • Quizzes _____________________________________________________ 25%
  • Group work __________________________________________________ 5%
  • Final Exam (comprehensive) ____________________________________ 25%
  • +/- grading system will be used
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    Resources:

  • Videotape resources for math 140
  • Math Lab Tutoring (lacated in TBA)
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    Remarks:

  • To pass this class (letter grade D) your total course score (computed according to the above percentages) must be at least 50.
  • You have to be present in class to do the group works.
  • There are absolutely no make up exams, quizzes, or group works.
  • If you are unable to take a test, a quiz, or a group work due to an emergency situation, after providing the appropriate documentation you can make up the missed assignment.
  • For this class you need a calculator with "linear regression" capability.
  • All exams will be closed books and closed notes. You may only use your calculators.
  • There will be absolutely no makeup final exams. Make sure that you don't have any conflicts with the time and the day of the final exam for this class.
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    University Policy for Adds and Drops:

    Please make sure to read the new university policy for adds and drops. This new policy is significantly different and stricter than the old math dept add/drop policy. You can find a link to this new policy under the "Announcements" section of this webpage.

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