Mathematics 69.257* (STAT 2507) Sections A and B
INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS
Fall 2002
Instructors:
Textbooks:
Patrick Farrell
Office 5215 HP, Phone: 520-2600 Ext. 1804
email: pfarrell@math.carleton.ca
Hyang Mi Kim
Office 4332 HP, Phone: 520-2600 Ext. 2142
email: mkim@math.carleton.ca
Chul Gyu Park
Office 4215 HP, Phone: 520-2600 Ext. 1911
email: cgpark@math.carleton.ca
Introduction to Probability & Statistics, 10th Ed., (or 11th Ed.) by Mendenhall, Beaver, and Beaver.
Math 69.257, Introduction to Statistics, COURSE PACKAGE, Fall 2002, by Patrick Farrell, School
of Mathematics and Statistics, Carleton University.
Reference:
Study Guide and Partial Solutions Manual for Mendenhall/Beaver/Beaver’s Introduction to
Probability & Statistics, 10th Ed., (or 11th Ed.) by Beaver and Beaver.
Timetable:
Three hours of lecture each week and 5 compulsory computer labs. The lab schedule is below.
NOTE: Material covered in class may not always be the same as that in the textbook.
Labs:
Computer labs will take place in 3393 HP on the following dates:
LAB 1:
LAB 2:
LAB 3:
LAB 4:
LAB 5:
Marking Scheme:
Monday, September 23 to Friday, September 27
Friday, October 4 to Thursday, October 10
Monday, October 21 to Friday, October 25
Monday, November 4 to Friday, November 8
Monday, November 18 to Friday, November 22
Lab Assignments
Midterm
Final Examination
20%
30%
50%
Lab Assignments:
Lab assignments will consist of problems solved by computer using MINITAB and by hand. Problems to be done
by hand will be assigned in class from the course package. Due dates will also be announced in class.
Tests:
There will be one midterm test, of one and a half hours duration which will be given outside of class time on
Friday, November 1, 2002 from 5:15 – 6:45 pm.
Tutorial Centre:
The tutorial centre is located in 4385 HP and opens on September 23. Teaching assistants will be on duty from
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Thursday. The hours during which there will be assistants who can help with
statistics will be announced in class as soon as they are known.
Paul Menton Centre:
Students with disabilities requiring accomodations are encouraged to contact a coordinator at the Paul Menton
Centre to complete the necessary letters of accomodation. After registering with the Centre, make an appointment
with me to come and discuss your needs at least two weeks prior to the midterm. Please note that the deadline for
submitting completed forms to the Paul Menton Centre is November 1, 2002 for Fall term courses.