Fall 2000
Instructor - Robert F. Mulligan
mulligan@wcu.edu
http://www3.wcu.edu/~mulligan/ or http://wcuvax1.wcu.edu/~mulligan/
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Office Hours – MWF 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM, or by appointment. I am always happy to talk to students outside my scheduled hours. Feel free to drop in without an appointment, but if you are coming from off campus, call first to make sure I will be available. I will not be available the Monday or Tuesday before exams.
1. Required Text - Basic Statistics for Business and Economics, third edition, Douglas A. Lind, Robert D. Mason, and William G. Marchal.
2. Course Objectives
3. Suggested Study Strategy
Twenty-five percent of your grade will be determined by your ability
to work problems before the class. Each problem set consists of even-numbered
problems from the textbook. Work out these problems over the weekend.
We will cover statistical theory and practice, and I will work some problems
on the board, each Wednesday. Students will be called on at random
to work out the problem sets each Monday. You will not receive credit
for this part of the course if you are not prepared to work these problems
in class on Monday. Odd-numbered problems will not be assigned, but
because the answers are given in the textbook, they may provide hints about
how to do the assigned problems.
Seventy-five percent of your grade will be determined by the three tests. These will consist of problems taken from the assigned problem sets, similar problems from the text, and problems with some modifications. The best possible preparation for the exams will be familiarity with the problem sets. Understanding statistical theory and procedure is no substitute for the ability to solve real-world problems.
4. Course Policies & Organization
Attendance is important because:
1. Difficult concepts will be explained and
administrative announcements will be made in class, and
2. Responsible adults display responsible
behavior.
b. Grades: Out of a total of 600 possible points,
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c. Withdrawal Policy:
1. Students considering withdrawal prior to
the withdrawal deadline should make an appointment to discuss withdrawal
with the instructor. This is to give me the opportunity to advise you of
your options and standing in the class. I do not attempt to stop students
from withdrawing.
2. Ws will not be given after the appropriate
deadline except for documented medical or legal reasons.
5. Disabled/handicapped Students
If you have a disability or handicap requiring special accommodation, notify me immediately so arrangements can be made.
6. Course Calendar/Problem sets/Test schedule
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