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Fall 2003 Course information

Revised October 5, 2003

Meeting times and location

CRN	SUBJ	CRSE	SEC	CREDITS	TITLE		CAMPUS
		START DATE		END DATE	DAYS	TIMES	BLDG	ROOM
10172	MATH	417	001	3.00	Statistical Applications		Indiana
		Aug 25, 2003		Dec 12, 2003	MW	03:30 pm - 05:00 pm	STRGT	112A

Course description

MATH 417 Statistical Applications
Credits: 3

Using computer programs, a wide array of statistical procedures for educational research workers will be explored. Basic concepts of statistical inference and prediction will be reviewed, including regression analysis and prediction, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance and covariance, and partial and multiple correlation. Emphasis is on use of the computer and interpretation of computer printouts, along with understanding techniques employed. No computer knowledge is necessary.

Pre-requisites:
MATH 214 Minimum Grade: D or MATH 216 Minimum Grade: D or MATH 217 Minimum Grade: D

Course materials

Textbook
The Statistical Sleuth (2nd ed.) by Fred L. Ramsey and Daniel W. Schafer, published in 2002 by Duxbury.

Software
SPSS
Microsoft Excel

Learning objectives

• Review elements of basic data analysis and statistical techniques
• Practice the interpretation and communication of statistical results
• Explore linkages among applied statistical methods
• Learn and practice new statistical procedures
• Encounter a statistical software package such as SPSS

How to succeed in this course

• Do your best.
• Attend all class meetings.
• Keep up with the course work.
• Do optional work.
• Get help when you need it.
• Revise and resubmit.
• Don't cheat.

Grading policies

The components of your grade will include required homework assignments, optional assignments, two in-class tests, and a final examination.

The two in-class tests will be given on Wednesday, October 1 and Wednesday, November 5, and will each be worth 75 points. The final examination will be given on Monday, December 8, 2003 from 2:45 PM until 4:45 PM, and will be worth 100 points.

Your grade will be computed by finding the percentage of points you earn in the course out of the number of points available to you in the course through required and optional work.

Grade	Percentage range
A	90% to 100%	Advanced understanding of the course material
B	80% to 90%	Basic understanding of the course material
C	70% to 80%	Concern about your understanding of the course material
D	60% to 70%	Deficient understanding of the course material
F	0% to 60%	Seriously deficient understanding of the course material

Only work assigned by and submitted to the instructor of record will count toward the final grade in this course.

Attendance and late homework policies

You are expected to attend all class meetings, including presentations by other students. If you miss a class, please turn in any assignments that were due as soon as possible.

Grades for assignments turned in late will be penalized, with an increasing penalty as time passes beyond the due date, unless a legitimate excuse is approved by the instructor.

Make-up assignments and tests must be arranged on a case-by-case basis, and will be approved only with a legitimate excuse.