Spring 2015 Course Syllabus - Mathematics 1013.001

Course: Mathematics 1013.001.
Course Title: Elements of Statistics.
Time: TR 3:30-4:50.
Place: Beury 166.
Instructor: Zumbrum, Matthew.
Instructor Office: Wachman 1014.
Instructor Email: zumbrum@temple.edu
Instructor Phone: 215.204.3792.
Office Hours: TR 11:00-12:00 or by appointment.
Prerequisites: ( Course or Test: MATH 0701 to 0702 or Minimum Grade of C or May not be taken concurrently. ) OR ( Course or Test: MATH 0800 to 1021 or Minimum Grade of C- or May be taken concurrently. ) OR ( MC3 Y - May not be taken concurrently. ) OR ( MC4 Y - May not be taken concurrently. ) OR ( MC5 Y - May not be taken concurrently. ) OR ( MC6 Y - May not be taken concurrently. ) OR ( MA01 Y - May not be taken concurrently. ) OR ( Course or Test: STAT 1001 or Minimum Grade of C- or May be taken concurrently. ) OR ( Course or Test: STAT 1102 or Minimum Grade of C- or May be taken concurrently. ) OR ( Course or Test: STAT 1902 or Minimum Grade of C- or May be taken concurrently. ).
Textbook: The Basic Practice of Statistics, 6th edition, David S. Moore.
Course Goals: Students should gain a basic understanding of statistics and be able to apply this knowledge to statistical analyses related to their individual disciplines.
Topics Covered: We will discuss the basics of descriptive and inferential statistics, including data analysis, sampling, probability, inference, and other topics as time permits.
Course Grading: Exams 60%, Final Exam 40%.
Exam Dates: Three exams are tentatively scheduled for February 5, March 12, and April 9. The comprehensive final exam is scheduled for May 5, 1:00-3:00.
Attendance Policy: Attendance is required.

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