General Information:

Text: Introduction to the Practice of Statistics (5th edition) by Moore and McCabe

Course Supervisor: Miguel Paz, 2-252 Wilson, 994-5365, paz@math.montana.edu

Course Web Page: Additional information about the course is available at http://www.math.montana.edu/courses/s216/

Grading: There will be two midterm exams and a comprehensive final exam. In addition, there will be quizzes, homeworks, and projects. The relative values of these components are:

  • Midterm Exam 1 - 25%
  • Midterm Exam 2 - 25%
  • Final Exam - 30%
  • Quizzes - 10%
  • Homeworks - 5%
  • Projects - 5%

    Course grades will be assigned as follows:

    90-92 (A-); 93-100 (A);
    80-82 (B-); 83-86 (B); 87-89 (B+);
    70-76 (C); 77-79 (C+);
    60-69 (D);
    <60 (F).

    Exam Policy: There will be three exams given, two midterms and a final. University policy "takes the position that when students register, they commit themselves to completing their academic obligations as their primary responsibility" (MSU 2004-2006 Bulletin, page 59). Accepted reasons for not taking an exam at the regularly scheduled time include:

  • Exam conflicts (e.g. 2 exams scheduled at the same time)
  • Participation in university-sponsored events (e.g. university class)
  • Military obligations
  • Illness
  • Death or illness in the immediate family
  • Other family emergency
  • Any other emergency over which the student has no control

    Documentation will be required. Students who work must plan their work schedules around exam times. Having to work is NOT a valid excuse for missing an exam. Going home early at the end of the semester is NOT a valid reason for missing the final. Students with a valid exam conflict must contact the course supervisor no later than 48 hours prior to the exam. Such correspondence must include a detailed description of the valid excuse.

    Prerequisite: The prerequisite for Statistics 216 is any one of the following:

  • Math ACT score of 23 or higher
  • Math SAT score of 530 or higher
  • A C- or better in any 100 level (or higher) math course
  • A score of 3.5 or higher on the Math Placement Level Exam

  • Any student that does not satisfy one of the above should drop the course or take the Math Placement Level Exam (MPLEX) to determine if they have the necessary mathematical background to successfully complete the course. The MPLEX will be given in 111 Roberts Hall on May 16 or May 19 from 1:00 pm to 2:35 pm (you must start the test by 2:35 pm in order to finish by 3:15 pm) or May 20 from 9:00 am to 11:20 am (you must start the test by 11:20 am in order to finish by 12:00 noon). A photo ID is required. You must show your passing MPLEX score to your instructor to stay in the class.

    Adds and Drops: Students can add the course for the first $10$ days of the semester and drop the course for the first $15$ days of the semester. Students can perform adds and drops online for the first $5$ and $10$ days, respectively. After that, they will need to complete an Add/Drop form and obtain their instructor's signature.

    Student Conduct: Read and understand the student conduct guidelines. See

    http://www2.montana.edu/policy/student_conduct/student_conductc-code_2006-2007.htm

    Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to, using another person's work as your own on any graded assignment. Academic misconduct may result in a failing course grade. If you have questions regarding what is considered academic misconduct, please contact the course supervisor.

    Some Departmental Policies:

  • Do not attempt to turn in any assignment in the math office. They will not be accepted.

  • Do not call or email the math office for information on grades.

  • Do not attempt to pick up your final exam in the math office.

  • Your final exam can be mailed to you if you provide your instructor with a self-addressed stamped envelope during the semester. We suggest a 6.5 x 9.5 inch envelope so the final will just have to be folded in half (letter size) or thirds (legal size) to fit.