Stat 460
Intermediate Applied Statistics
Fall 2011
Syllabus
Instructor:
Bruce Lord – 421C Thomas Bldg. (865-5212)
Office Hours: by appointment, 11:00am-3:30pm, Tue, Wed & Thu
Teaching Assistant:
Hanyu Yang – (contact via Angel)
Office Hours: Monday, 2:30pm-4:30pm
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): Ott & Longnecker. An Introduction to Statistical
Methods and Data Analysis. 6th edition
Software:
(optional): Minitab 16
The stated elements of the course include a review of hypothesis testing, goodness-of-fit
tests, regression, correlation analysis, completely randomized designs, randomized complete
block designs, and Latin squares. This is an applied course, where students will learn basic
statistical tools and how to apply them. Successful mastery of the course material will be the
appropriate application of statistical techniques to statistical problems. This course will
focus on three main areas of statistics, ANOVA, Regression and Categorical data analysis.
Stat 200, or an equivalent course is a prerequisite for this course. Students needing review of
this material are advised to consult the introductory chapters of the textbook, or consult a
tutor.
Grading:
Homework:
Lab assignments:
Mid-term I:
Mid-term II:
Final exam:
10%
10%
20%
30%
30%
Class meeting times:
Lecture:
Lab:
10:10 – 11:00 Monday and Wednesday – 117 Thomas
10:10 – 11:00 Friday – 004 Life Sciences
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
Stat 460
Intermediate Applied Statistics
Fall 2011
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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.
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violation of these standards. If you have any questions, please ask your instructor.