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Math 1040-1: Fall 2002
Introductory Statistics
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| Instructor |
Davar Khoshnevisan (JWB 102) |
| Email |
davar@math.utah.edu |
| Office Hours |
M 2:40 p.m.-3:30 p.m. |
| WWW |
http://www.math.utah.edu/~davar |
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| Text |
Statistics: Concepts and Controversies,
D. Moore, Freeman, Edition 5.
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Lectures |
MWF 12:55 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. EMCB 104
( Map) |
| Prerequisite | MATH 1010 (Intermediate algebra).
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| No. of Credits | 3. |
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| Description |
This is an introductory semester on quantitative reasoning,
and is a Quantitative Reasoning B Course. |
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is to discuss and well understand
quantitative/mathematical/logical reasoning, and to learn
some rudimentary statistical methods and ideas. |
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| Grading Policy |
The course grade is based on weekly
assignments, two midterms (1 hr. each), and a
comprehensive final examination (2 hr.s). |
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Each midterm covers the material introduced
since the previous midterm.
The maximum possible number of points for each category are
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| | Homework |
Midterm 1 |
Midterm 2 |
Final |
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30 |
20 |
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30 |
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The student's course grade is then based on the following table: |
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| Scored Points | 0-49 | 50-60 |
61-75 | 76-90 | 91-100 |
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| Course Grade | E | D |
C | B | A |
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- There are no make-ups for any of the homeworks
and/or the exams.
The students should make all of their
semesters' plans in advance.
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The only exceptions to this rule are (a) medical emergencies, together
with written evidence of such an emergency; or (b) conflicting, and official,
university-related activities (such as athletic meets) with written documentation.
- The missed midterms should be arranged with the instructor as soon as possible.
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| Assignments and Examinations
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- Homework is assigned every Monday (Wednesday if Monday is a holiday)
during the lecture.
It is due the following Monday (Wednesday if Monday is a holiday.)
- Late homework is not accepted.
- A good policy for studying for this course
is be to attempt
the homeworks on time. Then, use
the subsequent office hours
and discussion
sections to understand any or all
of your unresolved problems.
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The midterms and the final will be taken in
the
lecture hall.
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Midterm 1 includes everything upto the material covered by the end of Sep. 26.
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Midterm 2 does not include the material of Midterm 1; but it does
includes everything up to the material covered by the end of October.
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The final is comprehensive.
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| Important Dates
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| Aug. 21 |
Classes begin |
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Aug. 30 | Last day to drop
without tuition penalty |
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| Sep. 2 |
Labor Day |
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Sep. 3 | Last day to add |
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Sep. 20 | Last day to withdraw |
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Sep. 27 | Midterm 1 |
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Oct. 4 | Fall Break |
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Nov. 1 | Midterm 2 |
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Nov. 29 | Thanksgiving |
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Dec 5 | Classes end |
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Dec. 13 | Final exam
1:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. EMCB 104 |
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