Basic Information

• Course Description: Non-calculus based course in elementary probability and statistics. Counting problems, probability, various distributions, random variables, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation, analysis of variance, and nonparametric methods.
• Instructor: Tom Lewis.
• Office & Phone Numbers: 205-O Riley Hall, (864) 294-3640.
• E-mail: tom.lewis@furman.edu
• Office Hours: Monday 2:30-3:30, Tuesday 10:30-11:30, Wednesday 8:30-9:30, Thursday 10:30-11:30, Friday 8:30-9:30
• Text: Introductory Statistics, Eighth Edition, Neil Weiss.
• Class slides: You can download the class slides here. There are two types of files for each section that we cover. For example, a file labeled sec1.pdf will be the slides for section 1 as formatted for class use; a file labeled sec1handout.pdf will be the slides for section 1 formatted as a handout (the overlays are flattened and there are two slides per page). You should bring the handout version to class.
• Assignments: You can download the assignments here.
• Software: Here are some instructions for installing the R and R Commander statistical software packages.
• Tests, Quizzes, Assignments: There will be three tests and periodic graded assignments. See the course calendar for test dates.
• Final Examination: The final exam is scheduled for 12:00pm, 15 December 2009.
• Grading: Your assignment score will be scaled to 100 points; each test will count for 100 points; the final exam will count for 150 points; thus, there are a total of 550 points for the course. Your grade will be determined according to the following scale:
  • A: 495-550
  • B: 440-494
  • C: 385-439
  • D: 330-384
  • F: 0-329
• Mid-term: 14 October. This is the last day for returning students to withdraw from a course. New students have an additional grace period.
• Disabilities Policy: Students with disabilities who need academic accommodations should contact the Disabilities Services Coordinator in a timely manner prior to contacting me during my office hours. Here is a link to the Disabilities Services web page: http://www.furman.edu/disability/. Contact information can be found there.

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