Exam 1 Information

 

When? The Exam is on Tuesday, October 11th  from 8:20 to 10 PM (AT NIGHT). 

·         Where? The class is broken up by section into many rooms on campus. Room Assignments

 

Format: The test will be 33 multiple choice questions worth 3 points each.  This totals 99 points.

One point will be given for bringing your ID to the exam as well as filling in your name,

UF ID # and test code on your scantron correctly. 

What does it cover?

·        page 1 - 50  in the handbook,

·         Chapter 1 Section 1 through Chapter 6 Section 3 in the textbook.

You will need to bring:

·        Pencil(s)

·        Picture ID

·        Calculator (scientific or graphing* o.k.)

*Storing notes on a graphing calculator is considered cheating and a violation of the honor code.

You cannot use your cell phones during the exam for anything or for any reason.

I will provide:

·        Formula  Sheet

·        Z table

How to prepare:

·        Do the homework. Three of the homework problems will appear on the test.

·        Review old quiz questions.

·        Review your notes.

·        Do the practice problems.

o   The practice problems have been posted on the sidebar in Sakai.

·        Make sure that you understand both concepts and calculation. Both will appear on the test.

 

Reviews:

·        In Class on Friday, September 30th : I will go the review sheet for the exam.

·        On Thursday, October 6th, I will record a Question and Answer Session from 9 to 11am.

o   Please submit your top three questions by Wednesday, Oct. 5th  5pm via email to mmeece AT stat.ufl.edu.

o   The questions may come from homework questions, quiz questions, notes, or the practice questions.

o   I will go over the most commonly asked questions first and continue to answer questions until I run out of questions or time.

o   This will be recorded so that everyone can watch it. This will be similar to the regular lecture posting.

o   You are welcome to attend the recording. The recording occurs in Norman G520.

Tutoring Room:

·        The tutoring room closes at 6pm on the Tuesday, October 11th. Please plan accordingly.

·        Tutoring Room Schedule: http://www.stat.ufl.edu/~mmeece/2023/taschedules11.htm#TutoringRoom

 

Formulas on the Test:

              

 

                       

 

P(A and B) = P(A) P(B)            P( A | B) = P( A and B) / P(B)   res= obs y – pred y

 

Note: The z-score will not be provided on the exam.