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Math 1040-1: Spring 2003
An Introduction to Statistical Thinking
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| Instructor |
Davar Khoshnevisan (JWB 102) |
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davar@math.utah.edu |
| Office Hours |
Mondays 2-3 pm (drop-in; JWB 102) or by appointment |
| WWW |
http://www.math.utah.edu/~davar |
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| Text |
Statistics: Concepts and Controversies,
D. Moore, Freeman, Edition 5.
I have a copy of this book on two-hour reserve
at the Math Library. |
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Lectures |
- MWF 9:40 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. EMCB 104
( Map)
- Monday-Wednesday lectures introduce new materials;
on Fridays, I go over homeworks and answer questions as time permits.
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| Prerequisite | A math. ACT score of 23 or better,
or a grade of C or better in 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 Course (Statistics/Logic). |
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is to discuss and well understand quantitative, mathematical, and
logical reasoning, and to learn
some rudimentary statistical methods and ideas. |
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- Attendence is mandatory: The text is supplemental
to the lectures and not vice versa.
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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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Midterm 1 |
Midterm 2 |
Final |
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| Points possible |
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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| Make-ups |
- There are no make-ups in this course.
The students should make all of their
semesters' plans in advance. This is non-negotiable.
- 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.
If you can present written documentation for missing an exam, then
I will arrange for an oral exam whose grade will replace the missed examination.
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| Assignments and Examinations
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- Homework and reading
are assigned every Monday (Wednesday if Monday is a holiday)
during the lecture.
They are due exactly a week after they are assigned (the next lecture
if the said date is a holiday).
- Late homeworks are not accepted under any conditions. If you cannot
turn in a homework due to medical and/or accident-related emergencies,
and if you can produce proper documentation, then I will replaced the missed
homework by the average score of your other homeworks (before I drop the lowest
two homework scores). Else, you will not receive credit for the missed homework.
- 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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I will drop the lowest two homework scores.
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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 Feb. 14.
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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 March 14.
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The final is truly comprehensive.
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| Important Dates
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| Jan. 6 |
Classes begin |
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| Jan. 20 |
Martin Luther King Holiday |
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Feb. 14 | Midterm 1 |
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| Feb. 17 |
Presidents' Day |
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Mar. 14 | Midterm 2 |
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| Mar. 17-21 |
Spring Break |
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Apr. 23 | Classes end |
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Apr. 29 | Final exam
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. EMCB 104 |
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