Fall 2008
STAT 0200: BASIC APPLIED STATISTICS
LECTURE:CRN TIME LOCATION
12594 MWF12:00p-12:50p CL 332
Instructor: Dr. Yu Cheng
E-mail:
Office: 2734 CL
Office hours:MF: 1:15P-2:15Pin CL 2712 (ask for the reading room) or by appt
Phone: (412) 624-9033 / RECITATION:
CRN TIME LOCATION
12600 R4:00p-4:50p CL339
12602 F 9:00a-9:50a CL 227
12596 F 10:00a-10:50a CL227
12598 F 11:00a-11:50a CL 227
Instructor: Piotr Konieczny
E-mail:
Office Hours: R: 5:30-7:30p in 2606 Posvar Hall
Textbook: Moore, David S., The Basic Practice of Statistics, 4th edition (ISBN 0-7167-7726-6). The book is available new and used at the campus bookstores, and also online.
Software: Throughout the semester, we will use the statistical software package, MINITAB. Thispackage is available at the Software Licensing Centre in Bellefield Hall for $5. MINITAB is also available at all computing labs on campus, including the Statistics Lab (CL 435).
Course Description:
This is an introductionto the basic methods of applied statistics. Upon the completion of the class, you should be able to
1) Explore data with graphs and basic descriptive statistics,
2) Understandthe normal distribution, very basic probability theory, random samplings from populations, random allocation to experimental treatments, sampling distributions, and concepts of confidence intervals and hypothesis testing,
3) Conduct tests of means in one-sample, two-sample and paired-sample, regression analysis, categorical data analysis and standard analysis of variance with the aid of Minitab.
Recitations primarily focus on question and answer sessions and problem solving, as well as clarification of lecture material. Demonstrations of Minitab will also be given.Recitations on the following dates will be held in the Stat Lab (CL 435): Sep.5, Sep. 11, Sep.25/26, Oct.9/10, Nov. 6/7, Nov.20/21.
Stat Lab: For hours of operation and names of TAs on staff, visit avoid times when it's been reserved (scroll down to their calendar). The Stat Lab is in 435 Cathedral of Learning.
Free tutoring:
You may get free tutoring through the Academic Resource Centre at the Gardner Steel Conference Centre. You may contact them at (412) 648-7920 or visit their website
Course Web: You should visit the course web frequently (). You will be able to access all homework assignments, homework solutions, quiz solutions, practice exams, and other materials that will aid you in preparation for exams.
Grading:
Homework (best 10 out 11)30%
Quizzes15%
Midterm 115%
Midterm 215%
Final Exam 25%
90-100% A; 80-89% B; etc. Plusses are assigned to the students at the top of each grade range and minuses to the students at the bottom.
Homework Assignments
Do the problems in order and neatly staple all sheets. You may, and are encouraged to work together on the assignments, but everyone must submit their own assignment. In general, late homework will not be accepted.
The midterms and final will be closed book. You will be permitted to use two two-sided 8.5 x 11 sheets of notes for the examinations. Be sure tobring a calculator. No make up exams will be administered. As the material is cumulative in nature, it is very important not to fall behind. See me or your recitation instructor for help if you do!
Quizzeswill be open book/open notes, so be sure to bring a calculator and your book. All quizzes will be administered in recitation. You may find it beneficial to prepare a sheet beforehand in order to avoid time-consuming searches through the text. No make up quizzes will be administered.
Attendance/Class Participation:
Attendance is not mandatory, although very strongly encouraged as the material tends to be difficult to learn on your own. Although no portion of the course grade is attributed directly to attendance and participation, regular attendance and active participation will surely positively impact your performance in the course and gain you the benefit of the doubt in any cases of borderline final grades.
NOTE: Monday, October 13 is Fall Break and no classes meet that day. Instead, all Monday classes (including lectures AND recitations) are shifted to Tuesday, October 14 and classes for Tuesday are cancelled that week.
Disability Statement
If you have a disability for which you are or will be requesting an accommodation, you are encouraged to contact both me, and the Office of Disability Resources and Services, 216 William Pitt Union, (412) 648-7890 / (412) 383 - 7355 (TTY) as early as possible in the term. DRS will verify your disability and determine appropriate accommodations for this course.
Academic Integrity Statement
Cheating/Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Students suspected of violating the University of Pittsburgh Policy on Academic Integrity, as stated in the February 1974 Senate Committee on Tenure and Academic Freedom, will be required to participate in the outlined procedural process as initiated by the instructor. A minimum sanction of a zero score for the quiz, homework, or exam will be imposed.
Calendar
Date / Lecture / NotesAug 25, 27, 29 / Ch1 & Ch2 / No Recitation
Sep 3, 5 / Ch 2 & Ch 3 / Recitation R at CL 339
Recitation F at stat lab (CL 435)
Sep 8, 10, 12 / Ch 4 & Ch 5 / HW 1 due in Lecture on Sep 8
Recitation R at stat lab (CL 435)
Recitation F at CL227
Sep 15, 17, 19 / Ch 8 / HW 2 due in Lecture on Sep 15
Recitation R at CL 339 and F at CL227
Quiz 1 in Recitation on Ch1,2,3,4,5
Sep 22, 24, 26 / Ch 9 & Review / HW 3 due in Lecture on Sep 22
Recitation R and F at stat lab (CL 435)
Sep 29, Oct 1,3 / Midterm 1 on Sep 29
Ch 10 / Recitation R CL 339 and F at CL227
Oct 6, 8, 10 / Ch 11 & Ch 12 / HW 4 due in Lecture on Oct 6
Recitation R and F at stat lab (CL 435)
Oct 14, 15, 17 / Ch 13 & Ch 14 / HW 5 due in Lecture on Oct 14
Recitation R CL 339 and F at CL227
Oct 20, 22, 24 / Ch 15 & Ch16 / HW 6 due in Lecture on Oct 20
Recitation R CL 339 and F at CL227
Oct 27, 29, 31 / Ch 18 & Ch 19 / HW 7 due in Lecture on Oct 27
Recitation R CL 339 and F at CL227
Quiz 2 in Recitation on Ch8-16
Nov 3, 5, 7 / Ch 20 & Review / HW 8 due in Lecture on Nov 3
Recitation R and F at stat lab (CL 435)
Nov 10, 12, 14 / Midterm 2 on Nov 10
Ch 20 & Ch 21 / Recitation R CL 339 and F at CL227
Nov 17, 19, 21 / Ch 6 & Ch 23 / HW 9 due in Lecture on Nov 17
Recitation R CL 339 and F at CL227
Nov 24 / Ch 24 / HW 10 due in Lecture on Nov 24
No Recitation
Dec 1, 3, 5 / Review / HW 11 due in Lecture on Dec 1
Recitation R CL 339 and F at CL227