Data set for the final exam:
Problem 2:  auction.sav
Problem 3:  purchcar.sav

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:

Moore & McCabe, Introduction to Practice of Statistics, 3rd Edition, 1998 W. H. Freeman & Co. and Sumanas, Inc.

References:

Applied linear statistical models : regression, analysis of variance, and experimental designs / Neter, Kutner, Nachtsheim, and Wasserman, Pub:  Irwin 1996 Applied linear regression models / John Neter ... [et al.], Pub: Irwin, 1996 An introduction to statistical methods and data analysis / R. Lyman Ott,  Pub: Duxbury Press, 1993 Design and analysis of experiments / Hinkelmann and Kempthorne,   Pub: Wiley, 1994 The statistical sleuth : a course in methods of data analysis / Ramsey and Schafer, Pub: Duxbury Press, 1997 Applied regression analysis / N. R. Draper, H. Smith, Pub: Wiley, 1998 The Analysis of Variance / Scheffe, Pub: Wiley, 1959 Theory and Application of the Linear Model / Graybill, Pub: Wadsworth, 1976 SPSS for Windows / D. Georage, P. Mallery, Pub: Allyn & Bacon, 1999 SPSS Base System, Advanced Statistics / M. Norusis, SPSS

Homework and Projects:

• Project 1:  Fat and Age
• Project 2:  Use of Descriptive Statistics (Mutual Funds)
• Project 3:  Comparative Studies
• Project 4:  Two Independent Samples     A link to student.sav
• Project 5:  Simple Linear Regression.
• Project 6:  Is Old Faithful Faithful? (Data: oldf1995.sav, the SPSS data for OFDATA.TXT )  Previous study.
• Project 7:  Multiple Regression Analysis. (see handout)  Data: demand.sav
• Project 8:  Risk Analysis

Useful Links:  Regression Line, Correlation, Monte Carlo Simulation, A Simulation Program

Grading Policy:
 

Midterm Test	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.
• Homework/projects 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.
• It is expected that you will make every possible effort to attend all classes.
• 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.