YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
STAT 815, Applied Statistics, Course Code: 2293, Fall 1997
Instructor: Dr. Guang-Hwa Andy Chang
Office: 1032 Cushwa Hall
Phone Number: (330) 742-1818
E-mail: chang@math.ysu.edu
Office hours: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Mon. - Fri., or
by appointment.
Course Title: Applied Statistics
Course Description and Objectives:
The course is designed to for students who have some knowledge
of basic statistical concepts. It covers the major uses of statistics by
researchers, including regression analysis, design of experiment and analysis
of variance. The first goal of this
course will be to stress the critical importance of planning before data
is ever collected. The second goal will be to maximize inference from that
data with sound statistical techniques. It will aid students from any discipline
that requires designing, implementing, analyzing and reporting their research.
Course Credit: 4 q.h.
Text:
Required: "An Introduction to Statistical Methods and Data
Analysis", 4th edition, 1993, R. Lyman Ott, Wadsworth Publishing Company
Optional: "SPSS 6.1 Guide to Data Analysis" Marija Norusis,
Prentice-Hall Inc.
Course Prerequisite: Either STAT 717 or both STAT 601
and MATH 645 or consent of instructor.
Course Assignments:
Chapter/Sections/Contents
9 / 9.1 - 9.2, 9.4-9.6 / Linear Regression and Correlation
10 / 10.1-10.2,10.4-10.5 / Inferences Related to Linear Regression and
Correlation
11 / 11.1-11.5 / Multiple Regression
12 / 12.1-12.5 / More on Multiple Regression
13 / 13.1-13.5 / Introduction to The Analysis of Variance
14 / 14.1-14.9 / Multiple Comparisons
15 / 15.1-15.4 / Analysis of Variance in Some Standard Experimental
Designs
17 / 17.1-17.6 / Analysis of Variance for Some Fixed, Random and Mixed
Effects Models
18 / 18.1-18.2 / Experiments with Repeated Measures
Additional topics selected by instructor
The course will include the use of SPSS or SAS or statistical software
determined by the instructor.
The last day to drop the course with a grade of "W" is:
Tuesday, November 4, 1997.
Grading Policy:
Mid-term Test --------------------------- 30%
Homework & Projects ------------------- 40%
Final Exam ------------------------------- 30%
Total -------------------------------------100%
Final Grade:
90% to 100% Þ A
80% to below 90% Þ at least a B
70% to below 80% Þ at least a C
60% to below 70% Þ at least a D
below 60% Þ 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.
-
Homework & projects will be assigned and collected. Participating
in group discussions is always helpful to yourself and others in learning.
However, each student must hand in their own write-up. 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. Use a word
processor that to write your project reports.
-
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. However, no direct punishment will be assessed to your
final grade if you choose not to attend class. 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.