MTH145:  Elementary Statistics

    Course information for section 23,  4:15 pm, MTWTh, Room 047 Cowley

    FALL SEMESTER, 2013

    Teacher:  Dr. Matchett

    Text materials:  Posted on D2L and course website.  Use of other 
    resources, as needed, such as the internet or Murphy Library, 
    is encouraged.

    Bring to class each day:  (1) A calculator   (2) Relevant tables

    Regarding (1), the calculator need not be a graphics calculator.  A basic 
    scientific calculator is sufficient.

    Regarding (2), we will cover the Z, T, F, and Chi-squared distributions.
    Tables of each of these distributions should be brought to class from the 
    time we first discuss the distribution until the end of the semester.  
    The tables are posted on the course website and can easily be printed.  
    We will also use a random number table.  The specific random number table 
    we will use is posted on the course website along with the other tables.

    The course will include an introduction to SPSS, and will include 
    opportunities to use that software in writing up homework assignments.  
    

 Grades will be based on exams, in-class exercises, and  homework.  
 There will be a total of 500 possible points.  A student's grade will 
 be determined by what percentage of those points he or she earns.  
 Point values and exam dates are as follows.  

         
    Hour Exams:    Thursday, Sep. 19                        75 points
                   Thursday, Oct. 17                        75 points
                   Thursday, Nov. 21                        75 points
    Final Exam:    Monday,   Dec. 16, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm    150 points
    Other:                                                 125 points  


                           Grading Scale

  A  91% - 100%                          AB  at least 86% but less than 91%
  B  at least 81% but less than 86%      BC  at least 76% but less than 81%
  C  at least 70% but less than 76%       D  at least 60% but less than 70%
  F  below 60%