Instructor:         Dr. Guang-Hwa Andy Chang
Office:               1032 Cushwa Hall
Phone Number:    (330) 742-1818
E-mail:               chang@math.ysu.edu  <=  virtual office hours
Office hours:        12:10 noon – 1:30 p.m., M, T, W, T, or by appointment.
 

Text:

"Probability and Statistical Inference", by Robert V. Hogg, and Elliot A. Tanis, 5th edition, Prentice-Hall, 1997.

References:

• Hogg and Craig, (1995), "Introduction to Mathematical Statistics"
• Devore & Farnum, (1999), " Applied Statistics for Engineers and Scientists"
• Statistical Methods Group - 283, SEMATECH, (1999), "Engineering Statistics Handbook,"

• Lab Project 1:  Fat and Age.(Due date:  Any time in the first week)
• Lab Project 2:  Simple Linear Regression.(Due date:  Thursday 6/22)
• Lab Project 3:  Contingency Table.  (Due: Wednesday, June 28)
• Lab Project 4:  Fitting a Distribution Model (Poisson Distribution)  (Due: Thursday, July 6)
• Lab Project 5:  Control Chart.   Data: qcxbarc.sav   (page 462 of Hogg & Tanis)

Play a simple regression game:  Regression Line, Correlation

Course Assignments:

Chapter Topics
    One         Summary and Display of Data
    Two         Probability
    Three       Discrete Distributions
    Four        Continuous Distributions
Selected sections for Statistical Inference:
Sections related to sampling distribution and its statistical applications from: 5.3(Theorem 5.3.1), 5.4(Theorem 5.4.1), 6.2(CI for mean), 6.5(CI for proportion), 6.6, 7.1(Test about one proportion), 7.3(Tests about one mean), 7.4(Tests of equality of two means), 7.6, QC charts.

Grading Policy:
 

Midterm	30%
Projects & Quizzes	35%
Final Exam	35%
Total	100%

Final Grade:
 

90% to 100%	-------------------->	A
80% to below 90%	-------------------->	at least a B
70% to below 80%	-------------------->	at least a C
60% to below 70%	-------------------->	at least a D
below 60%	-------------------->	at most a D

• Make-up tests will only be given to student who misses a test due to an extreme emergency and has notified the instructor within 24 hours after the exam, or a sufficient time period before the exam.  The student will be expected to provide verification, such as signed statement and phone number, to verify the reason for his or her absence from the exam.
• There will be many pop quizzes.  No make-up quizzes.
• Homework will be assigned.  Participating in group discussions is always helpful to yourself and others in learning.  If you are having trouble, please see me right away.  I recommend that you work on the homework corresponding to the latest lecture as soon as it is assigned.  Successful students have found that the subject demands frequent intensive study with lots of problem solving.
• It is expected that you will make every possible effort to attend all classes.  In boarder line situations, class attendance may affect a student's grade.  No direct punishment will be assessed to your final grade if you choose not to attend class.  However, if you missed many classes, you may miss a lot of quizzes.  Students who missed class are responsible for finding out any pertinent information concerning the course from the instructor.
• If you have any special problem or learning difficulties, please see me immediately.

Tentative test schedule:
     Midterm Test:  Monday, July 3
     Final Exam:       Friday, July 14.

Grade for the course listed according to the last four digits of your social security number
(only for those who have requested)
1058 C
2672 A
2833 C
3483 B
3628 A
3910 A
4343 B
5404 C
5497 C
5790 A
6918 B
7119 B
7809 B
8465 B
9392 A
9633 B
0568 B