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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