Stat 200.002
Fall, 2010
Instructor:
Class Hours:
Office Hours:
Phone Number:
email:
Andrea Boito
MWF, 9:00-9:50, 144 Hawthorn, and R, 9:25-10:40, 144 Hawthorn
MW, 1:00 –1:50 or by appointment, W115A Smith
949-5109
arh14@psu.edu
Description:
Descriptive statistics, frequency distributions, probability, binomial and normal
distributions, statistical inference, linear regression, correlation.
Prerequisite:
Two units in algebra.
Text:
Statistics: The Art and Science of Learning From Data, Second Edition,
Agresti and Franklin, Pearson Publishing (either hardback or ebook)
MyStatLab online program registration. If you bought a book, make sure it came with
an access code to MyStatLab. If you wish to buy access to MyStatLab separately, you
may purchase with a credit card at www.mystatlab.com. Visit www.mystatlab.com to
register. You will need to enter Course ID boito30563.
Calculators:
At least a basic calculator is required.
Makeup Exams:
Students are expected to take the quizzes and exams at the class time scheduled.
Makeup quizzes or exams for full credit will only be permitted with prior approval of the
instructor based on a legitimate excuse. As per University Policy 42-27 (Class
Attendance), a legitimate excuse is a University sponsored activity, illness, injury, family
emergency, or religious observance. Students who do not have a legitimate excuse
may be permitted to take a makeup, however the starting grade for the quiz or exam
will be at 70% of the possible points of the original. Makeup quizzes will only be
considered if you contact me within 24 hours after the start time of the quiz, and no
more than 2 make-ups are permitted per student per semester.
Academic Integrity:
Any student found to be cheating will receive a zero for that particular grade. Please
refer to the University policy on academic integrity.
Cancellations/Delays:
See aa.psu.edu/now/cancel.asp for any cancellations.
If the college has issued a 2-hour delay, the class time will be as follows:
If the delay is on M, W, or F, class will be held from 10:45 AM – 11:20 AM.
If the delay is on R, class will be held from 11:00 – 11:50 AM.
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend each class in a punctual manner. Students are
responsible for obtaining any missed class notes and assignments. Please remember
that poor attendance in class has a strong correlation with class performance and final
grades.
ANGEL:
The grades, course syllabus, list and answers to the recommended exercises, and
reviews can be found under the AllStat200Fall2010 course on ANGEL.
Grades:
Grades will be determined on the basis of 450 points distributed as follows:
MyStatLab Homework
50 points
Quizzes
100 points
Exam 1
100 points
Exam 2
100 points
Exam 3
100 points
Final course grades will be determined as follows:
A
92-100%
B
82-87.9%
C
70-77.9%
A90-91.9%
B80-81.9%
D
60-69.9%
B+
88-89.9%
C+
78-79.9%
F
0-59.9%
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Tentative Schedule of Lectures
Stat 200.002 - Fall, 2010
Monday, August 23
Tuesday, August 25
Thursday, August 26
Friday, August 27
Monday, August 30
Wednesday, September 1
Thursday, September 2
Friday, September 3
Monday, September 6
Wednesday, September 8
Thursday, September 9
Friday, September 10
Monday, September 13
Wednesday, September 15
Thursday, September 16
Friday, September 17
Monday, September 20
Wednesday, September 22
Thursday, September 23
Friday, September 24
Monday, September 27
Wednesday, September 29
Thursday, September 30
Friday, October 1
Monday, October 4
Wednesday, October 6
Thursday, October 7
Friday, October 8
Monday, October 11
Wednesday, October 13
Thursday, October 14
Friday, October 15
Monday, October 18
Wednesday, October 20
Thursday, October 21
Friday, October 22
Monday, October 25
Wednesday, October 27
Thursday, October 28
Friday, October 29
Monday, November 1
Wednesday, November 3
Thursday, November 4
Friday, November 5
Monday, November 8
Wednesday, November 10
Thursday, November 11
Friday, November 12
Monday, November 15
Wednesday, November 17
Thursday, November 18
Friday, November 19
Monday, November 22-Friday, November 26
Monday, November 29
Wednesday, December 1
Thursday, December 2
Friday, December 3
Monday, December 6
Wednesday, December 8
Thursday, December 9
Friday, December 10
Thursday, December 16
Sections 1.1, 1.2
Sections 4.1, 4.2
Sections 2.1, 2.2
Sections 2.2, 2.3
Sections 2.4, 2.5
Sections 2.4, 2.5
Quiz 1 (on sections 1.1, 1.2, 4.1, 4.2, 2.1 – 2.5)
Sections 5.1, 5.2
Labor Day, no class
Sections 5.1, 5.2
Sections 5.3, 5.4
Sections 5.3, 5.4
Section 6.1
Section 6.1
Quiz 2 (on sections 5.1 – 5.4, 6.1)
Section 6.3
Additional Probability
Review for Exam 1 MyStatLab homework due for Intro, chapters 1, 2, 4, 5
Exam 1 (on sections 1.1 –6.3)
Section 6.2
Section 6.2
Section 6.2
Section 6.2
Sections 7.1, 7.2, 7.3
Sections 8.1, 8.4
Section 8.3
Quiz 3 (on sections 6.2, 7.1 – 7.3)
Section 8.3
Sections 8.2, 8.4
Sections 9.1, 9.4
Section 9.2
Section 9.2
Section 9.3
Chapter 10 Introduction
Quiz 4 (on sections 8.1 – 9.4)
Computer Work in classroom _________
Chapter 10.1
Review for Exam 2 MyStatLab homework due for chapters 6, 7, 8, 9
Exam 2 (on sections 6.2, 7.1-7.3, 8.1 – 9.4)
Section 10.2
Section 10.2
Section 10.4
Sections 3.2, 3.4
Sections 3.2, 3.4
Sections 3.2, 3.4
Sections 3.3, 3.4, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3
Quiz 5 (on sections 10.1 – 10.4)
Sections 3.3, 3.4, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3
Sections 3.3, 3.4, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3
Sections 11.2, 11.3
Sections 11.2, 11.3
Sections 11.2, 11.3
Thanksgiving Break, no classes
Sections 11.2, 11.3
Computer Work in classroom
Quiz 6 (on sections 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 11.2, 11.3)
Section 14.1
Section 15.1
Section 15.2
Review for Final
Review MyStatLab homework due for chapters 3, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15
Final Exam (on sections 3.2-3.4,10.1 – 15.2)
1:00 - 2:50 PM
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Advice from previous students on
how to be successful in Stat 200
Compiled by Andrea Boito, from her 4 sections of Stat 200, Fall, 2006
1)
You cannot miss class.
Get notes from any missed classes and ask for help on what you can’t get.
2)
Pay attention in class.
Ask lots of questions.
Ask her to slow down if you don’t understand.
Listen for what she tells you that students forget or mess up on during the test and be sure not to
fall into those traps.
Show up on time or you miss a lot of the basic information.
3)
Do the practice problems in the book as soon as possible after class.
Keep doing them until you don’t need to look at the notes for help.
Don’t wait until the test to start attempting them!
The course is easy at the beginning, so you may want to slack off. DON’T!
4)
Get a study buddy. Sometimes another person can help explain something in a way you hadn’t
considered.
5)
If you feel like you are lost or falling behind, get help ASAP.
If you have any questions, don’t be afraid to go see Ms. Boito.
6)
Don’t over-think things.
Most of the time the concept is much less complex than you think.
7)
Do all of the review sheets.
Make sure you do the exam reviews before they are done in class.
8)
Be sure you have a calculator and know how to use it.
9)
Do the extra credit – it is worth it!!!
10)
Don’t listen to the horror stories about how terrible stat is.
Don’t give up. The material isn’t that hard if you take the time to study.
Remember – it’s not SADISTICS, it’s Statistics!
You can do it as long as you work at it.
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