Download University of Vermont Department of Mathematics & Statistics STAT 51 Syllabus Course:

University of Vermont
Department of Mathematics & Statistics
STAT 51 Syllabus
Course:
Probability with Statistics
Instructor: Katherine Merrill
Section: STAT 51 – OL1
Office:
CRN:
60116
106 Mansfield House
E-mail/Webpage: [email protected]
Office Hours:
Through email. By appointment through BIG BLUE BUTTON in Blackboard.
TA: Nick Coombs [email protected]
Office Hours: Through Discussion Board, email, by appointment through BIG BLUE BUTTON.
LaunchPad:
This is the online software application where your course will be located. You must purchase an access code for your course.
Please see how to register for STATSPortal on Blackboard.
Textbook:
“Statistics, concepts and Controversies,” David S. Moore and William I. Notz, 8th Edition, Freeman Publishing. The textbook
comes as an e-book on LaunchPad (www.launchpadworks.com). You may purchase the book at the bookstore.
Course Description:
Probability with Statistics is a course designed to explore and understand the role that statistics play in our everyday
lives. We’ll begin the course by looking at the ways that statistics are used and collected; we’ll consider different approaches to sampling and study
design. The second portion of the class will be devoted to ways that data can be understood using graphs and numerical summaries. The third
portion will cover the basics of probability and probability distributions. The last portion of the class will deal with generalizing sample results to
the population, using confidence intervals and hypothesis tests
Technology:
You are required to obtain a basic calculator capable of doing powers and square roots. It is recommended to have a TI-83 or
TI-84 if possible… these are very easy to use and have some really neat statistical features.
Grading: Your grade for the course will be based on:
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Homework on STATSPortal (20%)
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3 Tests on STATSPortal (40%)
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Labs (40%)
To receive a passing grade for the course all assignments must be completed.
Final letter grades are determined as follows:
A+
97-100
B+
87-89
A
94-96
B
84-86
A90-93
B80-83
C+
C
C-
77-79
74-76
70-73
D+
D
D-
67-69
64-66
60-63
Expectations and UVM Policies:
Students are expected to act in accordance to the rules outlined in the University’s Policy Statements.

Academic Integrity Policy

Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities

FERPA Rights Disclosure

Diversity at UVM and in the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
Academic Assistance:
Students with documented learning disabilities are entitled by law to certain “reasonable accommodations.” If you
have a documented reason for special accommodations, you must provide written evidence of this as soon as possible from the appropriate office.
Further info at http://www.uvm.edu/~aspprogs .