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2023 Honors Introduction to Statistics Fall 2009
Course
Description and Objective: · Data (graphical and numerical summaries of data, and the principles of good data production) ·
Inference (drawing conclusions about
the whole population of interest, based on data collected for a sample). The primary goal of the course is to help
students understand how the process of posing a question, collecting data
relevant to that question, analyzing the data, and interpreting the results
can help them find answers to real problems from their world. Required
Materials: 1.
Lab Workbook: Lab Workbook for
Statistics: The Art and Science of Learning from Data by Megan Mocko and
Maria Ripol, 2nd edition, Pearson. Lab Workbook
MUST be purchased NEW, and is available alone or bundled with the
textbook. This workbook includes copies of the lecture notes and worksheets we
will use for the class projects. 2. Textbook:
Statistics: The Art and Science of Learning from Data by Alan Agresti
and Christine Franklin, 2nd edition, Pearson, 2009. ·
Lab
Workbook ISBN: 0136037356 · Textbook ISBN: 0135131995 · Ebook ISBN: 0558064620 http://www.pearsoncustom.com/fl/ufl_stat · Bundled Text and Lab Workbook ISBN: 0321533372 3.
Scientific
Calculator: You will need a calculator with some
basic statistical functions: mean and standard deviation. Many inexpensive
calculators (around $15) have these functions; check the manual or look for
the following symbols: x-bar and either s or σn-1. Graphing
calculators are NOT allowed in this class. Course
Website: https://lss.at.ufl.edu/ This is the portal for UF’s e-learning website. You must log on using your gatorlink username and password, and access the course webpages from there. Important information about the course, including this syllabus, announcements, your grades throughout the semester, and the online quizzes will be posted there. Projects: There will be several short activities
and projects to be completed during the semester; some will be done in class,
others outside of class. The point
values of the projects will vary with their length and difficulty, but they
will be worth a total of 60 points altogether. Details about projects and their due dates
will be given in class.
Online Quizzes: There will be four online quizzes, administered through e-learning. You have three tries for each quiz (with questions randomly generated) over a period of several days. The highest of the three attempts is automatically recorded. Each quiz will be worth 10 points, for a total of 40 points. Suggested Homework Problems: will be listed on the course website. They will help you master the material but will not be collected. Exams: There will be three exams given during the semester, each worth 100
points. Students are required to bring a calculator, pencils and a photo ID
as well as any other needed materials to the exams. In case of conflict or
illness, if a student is unable to take an exam at the scheduled time, they
must get in touch with the instructor immediately, for any arrangements to be
made for a makeup. Each case will be reviewed individually. Valid and
detailed documentation is a prerequisite under such extenuating
circumstances. A grade of zero is the minimum punishment of any type of
dishonesty on an exam.
Course
Assessment:
Course
Policies: Email – will be answered within one working day in most cases. Please be aware that statistical questions should be answered in person (in class, during office hours or in the tutoring room) since they often require pictures and formulas that make it very hard to communicate through email. Attendance to this course is required. If you miss a class for illness or emergency, it is your responsibility to get a copy of the notes and all information given in class from another student. The non-Honors sections of this course are videotaped and offered online – if that’s the option that you would prefer, you must switch sections through the Registrar’s office. Classroom Behavior - Students should turn off their cellular phones and other personal electronic devices – their use is not permitted during class. In addition, students should refrain from eating, drinking, reading newspapers, doing homework, listening to music, excessive talking, and all other behaviors that are distracting and disrespectful to the instructor and their fellow students. Instructor's Honor Code - We the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty and integrity. Academic Dishonesty - We adhere to the University of Florida rules and guidelines for handling instances of academic dishonesty. Please refer to the Office for Student Services for detailed information about the current policies. Grading – grades will be changed only when an error has been made. Negotiation is not appropriate. There is no appeals process. Incompletes are only assigned when extraordinary circumstances, arising after the date for dropping the course, prevent the student from completing the course requirements. Having a failing grade in the course is not a valid reason for requesting an Incomplete. Students with Disabilities - Students who require special accommodations in class or during exams should follow the procedures outlined by the Disability Resources Program (http://www.dso.ufl.edu/drp/). Please see the instructor during office hours early in the semester, to discuss your accommodation letter confidentially. |