8/25/2014

GeorgeWashingtonUniversity

Department of Statistics

STAT 1051-12Intro-Business & Economic Statistics

COURSE AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Course: STAT1051-12Semester: Fall 2014 (8/25~12/6)

Time: MW 6:10-8:00pmLocation: MON 113

INSTRUCTOR

Name: Dr. Jeongsook (Jessica) KimE-mail:

Office hours: MW7:30-8:00pm Q&A / MW5:30-6:00pm (by appointment)

TEXTBOOK: Statistics for Business & Economicsby McClave,Benson, and Sincich 12th Edition ,Pearson Pub. ISBN:978-0-321-82623-7

Course TA: Xing Chen

Course Description

This is an introductory statistics course for non-math/statistics major students. We will discuss the science of statistics that will be the fundamental background informationfor higher level of statistical analysis methods. We will cover descriptive statistics using numerical as well as graphical way and inferential statistics through hypothesis testing approach.Topics such as measure of central tendency, variability, frequency distribution, probability, random variables, central limit theorem, confidence intervals, testing hypothesis, and introduction to the simple linear regression will be covered.

NOTE: Stat 1051, 1053, and 1111 are related in their subject matter, and credit for only one of them may be applied toward a degree.

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the semester you should be able to

--apply laws of probability

--construct and interpret large-sample and small-sample confidence intervals

--evaluate evidence for and against hypotheses using statistical tests

--find the least-squares equation for simple linear regression and assess the utility of the model

Course Homepage: Please check the blackboard regularly. Information regarding homework and quizzes will be posted in blackboard.

Quizzes and Homework:

There will be weekly quizzes and homework assignments. Students should work on these assignments to keep up with the lecture and to prepare for the quizzes and exams. Many problems on the quizzes and exams will be based on the homework problems. There will be NO makeup quizzes. Late HW will not be accepted.The lowest quiz score and the lowest HW score will be dropped. It is extremely important for you to understand the assigned problems to complete the course successfully.

Grading:

Two in-class Exams25% x 2 = 50% (Exam#1:10/1, Exam#2: 11/5)

Final exam 25% (comprehensive)

Quizzes15%

HWs10%

NOTE: IN ACCORD WITH UNIVERSITY POLICY, THE FINAL EXAM WILL BE GIVEN DURING THE FINAL EXAM PERIOD AND NOT THE LAST WEEK OF THE SEMESTER

Important Notes:

  • No laptop and no cellular phone are allowed in the classroom.
  • A grade of Incomplete will only be given to a student who is passing the course and cannot complete the course due to illness or other well-documented circumstances beyond his/her control.
  • Usually, about 15 minutes of extra time will be given for the exams (not for the quizzes). Hence, try to avoid making any arrangementright after the exam.
  • Any planned coming late or leaving early to/from the class must be discussed prior to the planned schedule.
  • Students should notify faculty during the first week of the semester of their intention to be absent from class on their day(s) of religious observance

Make-up Exams:

There will be NO make-up quizzes/exams.

Academic Integrity

The GW Code of Academic Integrity will be strictly followed. It states, “Academic dishonesty is defined as cheating of any kind, including misrepresenting one's own work, taking credit for the work of others without crediting them and without appropriate authorization, and the fabrication of information.” For the remainder of the code, see:

Support for Students Outside the Classroom

DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES (DSS)

Any student who may need an accommodation based on the potential impact of a disability should contact the Disability Support Services office at 202-994-8250 in the Marvin Center, Suite 242, to establish eligibility and to coordinate reasonable accommodations. For additional information please refer to:

UNIVERSITY COUNSELING CENTER (UCC)202-994-5300

The University Counseling Center (UCC) offers 24/7 assistance and referral to addressstudents'personal, social, career, and study skillsproblems. Services for students include:

-crisis and emergency mental health consultations

-confidential assessment, counseling services (individual and small group), and referrals

http://gwired.gwu.edu/counsel/CounselingServices/AcademicSupportServices

Security

In the case of an emergency, if at all possible, the class should shelter in place. If the building that the class is in is affected, follow the evacuation procedures for the building. After evacuation, seek shelter at a predetermined rendezvous location.

To Report an Emergency or Suspicious Activity

Call the University Police Department at 202-994-6111 (Foggy Bottom) or 202-242-6111 (Mount Vernon).

Emergency Information

Additional emergency information may be obtained by visiting the Campus Advisories webpage ( or calling the GW Information Line at 202-994-5050

Classes Begin / Monday, August 25
Labor Day (no classes) / Monday, September 1
Thanksgiving Break (no classes) / Wednesday, November 26 - Friday, November 28
Designated Monday / None
Make-up Day / Tuesday, December 2* Regularly scheduled Tuesday classes will not meet.
Last Day of Classes / Saturday, December 6
Reading Days / Monday, December 8 - Tuesday, December 9
Final Examinations / Wednesday, December 10 - Thursday, December 18

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