Galin Jones: STAT 5021

Official Course Description: Intensive version of STAT 3011 for graduate students needing statistics as a research technique. Descriptive statistics; elementary probability; estimation; one- and two- sample tests; contingency tables; correlation; linear and multiple regression; ANOVA.
Required Text: Introduction to the Practice of Statistics, Fifth Edition, by David S. Moore and George P. McCabe.
Recommended Text: Introductory Statistics with R by Peter Dalgaard.
Lectures: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:10 A.M. --11:00 A.M. in AherH 225.
Lab Sections:

There will be a new lab exercise given just about every week. The lab exercises are meant to be straightforward and the TA will cover how to do them. These lab exercises are due at the end of the lab session. Late assignments will \textit{not} be accepted. These assignments are graded only in the sense that they are checked for completeness. You will receive bonus points on each exam based on the number of completed lab exercises. However, the total amount of bonus points awarded will not exceed 10% of the overall point total on the exam.

Computing: As this course is oriented towards applied statistics, the computing requirements are significant. The default computing package will be R. You may use other statistical software, however, I probably will not be able to help you with any problems you encounter. Only the use of R will be covered in class and labs. You should immediately check out the examples on the Rweb tutorial.

Calculators: Are not required and will never be permitted on exams and quizzes. However, you may find a basic one useful on homework.

Homework: Homework is an important part of this course. The best (and maybe the only) way to truly learn statistics is by doing lots and lots of homework problems. This course is unrelentingly cumulative. That is, the simple concepts we will cover in the beginning will have a direct bearing on the more sophisticated ideas that we will encounter later on. Please do not be fooled into thinking that the class will proceed at the same pace throughout the term. Keeping up with the homework is of paramount importance. I encourage students to work together on homework assignments. However, do not simply copy someone else's work. The work you turn in must be your own.
Each week I will post a homework assignment on the home work web page. There will be approximately one assignment due each week, usually on Friday and will be collected during class. Late homework will not be accepted. In addition, you should expect to do roughly 50 pages of reading per week.

Exams and Quizzes: There will be a total of three exams this term: two midterms and a final exam. The final will be cumulative. The midterms are tentatively scheduled for the week of October 13 and November 17. The final exam will be held at the scheduled time.

Missed Exams:
- University policy states the midterms and final exam can be made up for legitimate (documented) absences, such as verified illness, participation in University-sponsored activities, jury duty, military service, religious observances. Talk to the instructor at lectures or during office hours prior to the exam if you must miss the exam. If you will miss an exam (for a legitimate absence) without having made arrangements, call the department office (612-625-8046) and leave a message. YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE THE TIME OF THE EXAM.
- If a legitimate absence occurs, makeup exams may be arranged to be taken any time before the exam is returned to the class. If such arrangements are impossible, your total exam grade will be based on the other midterm exams. There will be no makeup exams without a documented, legitimate reason that is outside of your control. Social conflicts or a heavy workload are unacceptable excuses.

Grading:
- Your final grade will be determined by a weighted average of homework, midterms, and final as follows: homework 20%, first midterm 25%, second midterm 25%, final exam 30%. If you are taking the class S/N, you will need a C or higher to earn an S grade.
- Final grades may be adjusted; however, you are guaranteed the following:
  If your final score is 90 - 100, your grade will be either A- or A.
  If your final score is 80 - 89, your grade will be either B-, B, or B+.
  If your final score is 70 - 79, your grade will be either C-, C, or C+.
  If your final score is 60 - 69, your grade will be either D, or D+.

Uniform Drop/Add Requirements: See University policy via the following link: Uniform drop/add requirements.

Incompletes: University policy states: "There shall be a temporary symbol I, incomplete, awarded to indicate that the work of the course has not been completed. The I shall be assigned at the discretion of the instructor when, due to extraordinary circumstances, the student was prevented from completing the work of the course on time. The assignment of an I requires a written agreement between the instructor and student specifying the time and manner in which the student will complete the course requirements. In no event may any such written agreement allow a period of longer than one year to complete the course requirements." An "I" will be given only in cases of extreme hardship.

Disability Services: We will ensure equal learning opportunities for disabled students. Talk to the instructor and Disability Services to make arrangements.