Stat 200
Elementary Statistics
Fall 2011
Syllabus
Instructor:
Bruce Lord – 421C Thomas Bldg. (865-5212)
Office Hours: by appointment, 11:00am-3:30pm, Tue, Wed & Thu
Teaching Assistants:
Kwame Kankam – 330A Thomas Bldg.
Office Hours: Thursday, 12:00pm-2:00pm
Lynn Waterhouse
Office Hours: Friday, 10:20am-12:20pm
Please use Angel for all course email. I check Angel at least twice each business day. I
cannot guarantee a timely response to email sent otherwise.
Text
(required): Utts & Heckard. 2007. Mind of Statistics. 4th edition
Equipment:
(required): Scientific Calculator; i>Clicker (available from the
bookstore on campus)
Software:
(optional): Minitab 16
Stat 200 is an introductory course on statistical analysis. You will learn to collect and
analyze information so that you can make conclusions about larger populations in the face of
uncertainty. We will also critique the use of statistics by others. This class has been
designed for non technical majors. The emphasis is on choosing the correct analysis and
interpreting the results, rather than complex calculations.
Objectives: Upon completion of this course the student is to be prepared to:
(1) Calculate the probabilities of random events
(2) Design a simple survey or experiment to collect data
(3) Describe different types of data and measures
(4) Make estimates of a population from samples
(5) Analyze the relationship between fixed and random variables
(6) Critique the use of statistics by others
This class will use the i>Clicker system for quizzes during lectures. i>Clickers are available
from the bookstore on campus. In order to receive credit for quizzes, you will need to
register your i>clicker remote online. After you have purchased your clicker, go to
http://www.iclicker.com/registration. Complete the fields with your first name, last name,
student ID, and remote ID. Your student ID should be your Access Account ID, i.e., the user
name that forms the first part of your Penn State email address and that you would use to
login to ANGEL. DO NOT enter in your 9-digit student number. The remote ID is the series
Stat 200
Elementary Statistics
Fall 2011
of numbers and sometimes letters found on the bottom of the back of your i>clicker remote.
i>clicker will be used most weeks in class, and you are responsible for bringing it to class.
Grading:
Homework:
Quizzes:
Lab assignments:
Mid-term I:
Mid-term II:
Final exam:
10%
5%
15%
15%
15%
40%
Class meeting times:
Lecture:
Lab Section 13:
Lab Section 14:
Lab Section 15:
Lab Section 16:
4:40-5:30 Tuesday and Thursday – 108 Forum
12:20-1:10 Monday and Friday – 214 Boucke
1:25-2:15 Monday and Friday – 214 Boucke
2:30 -3:20 Monday and Friday – 214 Boucke
3:35 -4:25 Monday and Friday – 214 Boucke
Grading:
93-100%
90-92%
87-89%
83-86%
80-82%
A
AB+
B
B-
77-79%
70-76%
60-69%
0-59%
C+
C
D
F
Academic Integrity: The reputation of the University and the Department of Statistics
depends upon students and faculty adhering to high standards of academic integrity.
Violations of these standards lower the value of the achievements of all members of the
University community. Students are expected to submit original work for all individual
assignments. You may work on homework together or with the assistance of anybody
else. All other assignments are to be done individually, unless otherwise announced.
The College’s and University’s academic standards can be found at:
http://www.science.psu.edu/academic/Integrity/Policy.html and
http://www.psu.edu/advising/integrit.htm. Appropriate sanctions will be given for any
violation of these standards. If you have any questions, please ask your instructor.