STAT 2411 –STATISTICAL METHODS

Spring 2008

 

Instructor:  Mingqian Duan    SCC 102        726-8255         mduan@d.umn.edu    

Class Times: 10:00 – 10:50am MWF in Chem150 for section 001      12:00 – 12:50pm MWF in Chem155 for section 002      

Office hours:  MWF 11:00-12:00 You can also arrange other times to meet. 

 

Prerequisite:  prereq Math 1250 or 1160; meets Lib Ed req of LE CAT2

Text:   Modern Elementary Statistics  by Freund

           

Exams:  There will be 3 exams plus a final exam.  If you cannot make it to an exam, contact me before the exam.  Except in unusual circumstances, no make-ups will be given unless prior arrangements are made. 

Exercises:  Assignments will be given from problems in the book and other problems.  Answers to most odd numbered exercises are in the back of the book.  Copies of the Student Solutions Manual with more detailed solutions to odd problems are on reserve at the library.   Some assignments will be in class exercises, possibly questions regarding assignments just handed in.  Any assignments that are turned in must be your own work.  You are welcome and encouraged to talk/work together, but the final product must be your own. Late homework is not accepted.

 

Scheduling Disclaimer:  The scheduled times in this syllabus are subject to potential change.

Grading:         Exercises                     20%     Partly in class 

                        Exam 1                        15%     February 20

                        Exam 2                        15%     March 28

                        Exam 3                        15%     April 23

                        Final exam                   35%     May 13 10:00-11:55 MWAH 195

Special considerations:  Individuals who have any disability, either permanent or temporary, which might affect their abilities to perform in this class are encouraged to inform the instructor at the start of the semester.  Adaptation of methods, materials, or testing may be made as required to provide equitable participation.  This syllabus is available in alternative formats upon request.

Student Academic Integrity Policy: Academic dishonesty tarnishes UMD's reputation and discredits the accomplishments of students.  UMD is committed to providing students every possible opportunity to grow in mind and spirit.  This pledge can only be redeemed in an environment of trust, honesty, and fairness.  As a result, academic dishonesty is regarded as a serious offense by all members of the academic community.  In keeping with this ideal, this course will adhere to UMD's Student Academic Integrity Policy, which can be found at (www.d.umn.edu/assl/conduct/integrity). This policy sanctions students engaging in academic dishonesty with penalties up to and including expulsion from the university for repeat offenders.

Student Conduct Code: The instructor will enforce and students are expected to follow the

University's Student Conduct Code (http://www.d.umn.edu/assl/conduct/code).Appropriate classroom conduct promotes an environment of academic achievement and integrity. Disruptive classroom behavior that substantially or repeatedly interrupts either the instructor's ability to teach, or student learning, is prohibited. Disruptive behavior includes inappropriate use of technology in the classroom. Examples include ringing cell phones, text-messaging, watching videos, playing computer games, doing email, or surfing the Internet on your computer instead of note-taking or other instructor-sanctioned activities.