MATHEMATICS 413

Applied Statistics II

Course Syllabus

Fall 2004

Instructor: Dr. Kate McGivney

Office: MCT 277

Phone: 477-1490

email address: kgmcgi@ship.edu

Course Content:

This course will involve the study of statistical methods and their application to various data sets. The entire statistical process of data collection, fitting data to a model, analysis of the model, verification of the model and inference will be covered. Topics include hypothesis testing, two-population means and proportions, bivariate relationships, regression, ANOVA, experimental designs, two-way tables and multivariate analysis. Examples will be taken from a variety of disciplines. We will review chapters 5-7 and cover most of chapters 8-15.

Course Goals:

· To prepare you to be proficient in the practice of statistics.

· To understand the statistical process of collecting data, fitting data to a model and inference procedures.

· To develop our problem solving and critical thinking skills.

· To enhance learning and understanding of statistical concepts through the integrated use of graphing calculators and Minitab.

· To enjoy the learning experience.

Office Hours: The following is a list of my office hours for this semester:

· Monday 2:00-3:30 p.m.

· Tuesday 10:00-11:00 a.m.

· Wednesday 2:00-3:30 p.m.

· Friday 1:00-2:00 p.m.

and by appointment.

I strongly encourage you to take advantage of my office hours.

Textbook: An Introduction to Statistical Methods and Data Analysis (fifth edition) by R. Lyman Ott and Michael Longnecker.

Technology: In the classroom we will be using both the TI-83 and the statistical software package, Minitab.

Expectations

· Attend class every day and be on time.

· Prior to class read the section to be covered.

· Study outside of class (generally at least 2 hours outside of class for every hour in class).

· Form study groups with classmates.

· Come see me as soon as you have questions.

· Be active in class, i.e. contribute to class and small group discussions.

· Check your e-mail regularly.

· Be responsible for all class activities, announcements, and assignments if you should miss a class.

Evaluation of Students: We will evaluate your work in the course through the following:

• Homework Quizzes: Homework will be assigned weekly. It is important that you begin working the problems as soon as the assignment is given. I encourage you to form study groups with your classmates and to see me for help when the need arises. There will be several announced quizzes throughout the semester (typically on Fridays). No make-up quizzes will be given, but you may drop your lowest quiz score.

• Writing/Minitab Assignments. There will be several writing assignments throughout the semester. Each will require you to analyze data using Minitab. You will be asked to interpret the data using statistical concepts learned in class and then to submit a well-written summary of your findings. Your grade will be based both on content and presentation. Late assignments will not be accepted but you may drop your lowest score.

• Exams: There will be three in-class exams as well as a cumulative final exam. Make-up exams will be given only at the discretion of the instructor. To be considered for a make-up exam you must have a well-documented excuse and contact me before the regularly scheduled exam.

We will use the following grading scheme:

Writing/Minitab Assignments	15%
Quizzes	15%
Exams (15% each)	45%
Final Exam	25%

At the end of the semester, I will assign grades based on the following scale:

Percentage	93 -100	90-92	87-89	83-86	80-82	77-79	70-76	60-69	0-59
Final Grade	A	A-	B+	B	B-	C+	C	D	F

Accommodations can be made for students who, at the beginning of the semester, identify themselves to the instructor as having special needs.

Best wishes for a productive and enjoyable semester.