MTH 347: Applied Statistics
Section 1, Spring 2015
Class Meetings:
Class Time: MWF 12:25-1:15 a.m.
Room: RT 1501
General Education Statement
This course satisfies the general education requirement for Mathematics/Quantitative Literacy. More
information about General Education Requirements can be found at: http://www.csuohio.edu/academic/gened/
Prerequisite
MTH 147 or any introductory statistics course.
Lecture Instructor: Yuping Wu, Ph.D.
Office: RT 1507
Office Phone: 687-4684
Email: y.wu88@csuohio.edu
Mailbox: RT 1518
Office Hours: MWF 11:15-12:15 a.m., MW 1:30-2:30 p.m. or by appointment
Course Description: MTH 347 is a one semester, three credit‐hour course in statistics designed for students
who have some knowledge of basic statistical concepts. Topics include simple and multiple linear regression,
analysis of variance, chi-square test, and nonparametric statistics. This course will emphasize the applied nature
of statistical analysis utilizing a statistical analysis software package.
Goals: learn to apply statistical theory to a real data set; acquire training in the use of both statistical analysis
and document preparation; understanding the concepts of statistical analysis. One important goal is the critical
importance of planning before data is ever collected. A second goal is to maximize inference from that data
with appropriate statistical techniques. It will aid students from any discipline that requires designing,
implementing, analyzing, and reporting their research.
Text
Statistics (3rd ed.), by Agresti and Franklin, Prentice Hall (not required). The order of topics is altered and
topics not in the textbook are included. Class notes to be provided by the instructor
Course Outline
• Statistical Inference for means and proportions (Chapter 8, 9, 10)
• Association between categorical variables (Chapter 11)
• Association between quantitative variables (Chapter 3, 12, 13)
• Comparing Groups: Analysis of Variance (Chapter 14)
• Nonparametric Statistics (Chapter 15)
Grading:
In Class Exams (350 points): There will be two in class exams and a traditional final. The two in class
exams count 100 points each, and the final is worth 150 points. Some parts of the exams will be assigned as
a take-home test. The final exam will be cumulative. Exams will cover material discussed in class that may
not be covered in the text. In addition, some techniques or procedures will be taught in class differently
than what appears in the text. You are responsible for all material covered in class. Knowledge of the
textbook alone is not sufficient. Some sections of the text will be assigned that will not be explicitly gone
over in class. This material may appear on exams as well. Students who know they will miss an exam
are required to let the instructor know prior to the scheduled exam time. Make-up exams will not be
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given. Students missing an exam [with permission of the instructor] will have the final exam replace the
miss exam.
Homework (50 points) Homework will be assigned and collected regularly throughout the semester. You
may work with others, but each student is responsible for turning in a paper with sufficient work and/or
computer output to support solutions. Grades on homework will be determined based upon correctness.
Expect 10 assignments each worth 5 points. A deduction of 0.5 point per day (weekends count as one
day) will result for homework turned in after 5pm of the due date. Late homework will not be
accepted after the assignment has been returned.
Grading Scale:
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
D
F
368 – 400 points
360 – 367 points
352 – 359 points
328 – 351 points
320 – 327 points
312 – 319 points
280 – 311 points
240 – 279 points
<240
(92% – 100%)
(90% – 91.9%)
(88% – 89.9%)
(82% – 87.9%)
(80% – 81.9%)
(78% – 79.9%)
(70% – 77.9%)
(60% – 69.9%)
(<60%)
MTH 347 Spring 2015 Grades
Exams
Homeworks
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Course Policies
Attendance will be recorded for each class meeting (lectures and labs). However, failing to attend class will not
result in a formal penalty of any kind.
Class Conduct
Cell phones should be turned off or placed on vibrate. Text messaging during class is not appropriate and
grounds for removal from class. During computer lab sessions, checking email and surfing the web is
inappropriate when the instructor is talking and again grounds for removal from the class. Other serious
disruptions are grounds for removal as well.
Cheating and Plagiarism
Cheating and/or plagiarism will not be tolerated. You are cheating if you allow a student to copy work from
one of your assignments. It is also cheating if you assist a student complete a take home assignment. Cheating
is also not permitted on in-class exams or take-home questions. If cheating occurs, the student will receive a
grade of 0 for that component of the course. Information regarding the official CSU policy regarding cheating
and
plagiarism
can
be
found
in
the
CSU
Code
of
Student
Conduct
at
http://www.csuohio.edu/studentlife/StudentCodeOfConduct2004.pdf
Calculator: Each student will need a scientific calculator. Bring your calculator for each class meeting. Cell
phone calculators are not permitted for use on exams.
Computer Facilities: We will be using the Minitab (Version 17) software package for data analysis and
exploration.
Using blackboard: Course material will be sent through email and posted on blackboard.
Mathematical Assistance Center
If you need (free) mathematical tutoring, contact the Mathematics Assistance Center at Main Classroom (MC
230) or 216-687-4543 (http://www.csuohio.edu/sciences/dept/mathematics/learning_center.html)
Disabilities Statement
Students with disabilities which may affect their ability to complete course requirements in this class may
request appropriate accommodations by registering with the Office of Disability Services at (216) 687-2015
in
Main
Classroom
147
and
discussing
the
nature
of
their
situation.
(http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/disability/)
Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” is March 27, 2015.
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MTH 347: Applied Statistics
Schedule for Spring 2015, Section 1
Mondays
Date
Topic & chapters
1/12
Introduction to Minitab
Review/Statistical
Inference (Ch 8, 9, 10)
Wednesdays
Fridays
Date
Topic & chapters
Date
Topic & chapters
1/14
Statistical
Inference 1/16
Statistical
Inference
(Ch 8, 9, 10)
(Ch 8, 9, 10)
1/19
Martin Luther King Day
1/21
Statistical
Inference 1/23
(Ch 8, 9, 10)
Statistical
Inference
(Ch 8, 9, 10)
1/26
Statistical Inference (Ch 1/28
8, 9, 10)
Statistical
Inference 1/30
(Ch 8, 9, 10)
Statistical
Inference
(Ch 8, 9, 10)
2/2
Statistical Inference (Ch 2/4
8, 9, 10)
Statistical
Inference 2/6
(Ch 8, 9, 10)
One Way Anova (Ch
14)
2/9
One Way Anova (Ch 14)
2/11
2/16
2/23
3/2
President Day
Exam 1
Two Way Anova (Ch 14)
2/18
2/25
3/4
3/9
3/16
Spring break
Two Way Anova (Ch 14)
3/11
3/18
3/23
Two Way Anova (Ch 14)
3/25
3/30
Exam 2
4/1
4/6
Regression (Ch 3,12,13)
4/8
4/13
Chisquare
test
and 4/15
Fisher’s exact test (Ch
11)
Chisquare
test
and 4/22
Fisher’s exact test (Ch
11)
Nonparametrics (Ch 15)
4/29
One Way Anova
14)
Blocked ANOVA
Blocked ANOVA
Two Way Anova
14)
Spring break
Two Way Anova
14)
Regression
3,12,13)
Regression
3,12,13)
Regression
3,12,13)
Chisquare test
Fisher’s exact test
11)
Chisquare test
Fisher’s exact test
11)
Nonparametrics
15)
One Way Anova
14)
Review
Blocked ANOVA
Two Way Anova
14)
Spring break
Two Way Anova
14)
Regression
3,12,13)
Regression
3,12,13)
Regression
3,12,13)
Chisquare test
Fisher’s exact test
11)
Chisquare test
Fisher’s exact test
11)
Nonparametrics
15)
4/20
4/27
(Ch 2/13
2/20
2/27
(Ch 3/6
3/13
(Ch 3/20
(Ch 3/27
(Ch 4/3
(Ch 4/10
and 4/17
(Ch
and 4/29
(Ch
(Ch 5/1
(Ch
(Ch
(Ch
(Ch
(Ch
(Ch
and
(Ch
and
(Ch
(Ch
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM: Monday, May 4, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Note: The lecture schedule is tentative and may change slightly during the semester. A reminder will be sent
via email prior to any change.
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