Textbook Elementary Statistics Eleventh Edition by Mario F

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The homework exercises and quizzes are done on-line using a computer program My. Stat. Lab To register for the on-line work, you will need the access code You will also need this course ID: chernov 61322 Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3

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Homework problems can be worked any number of times until they are correct Quizzes can be worked three times (the highest grade will count) Quizzes are timed: 30 minutes for a 5 problem quiz Deadline for each homework and each quiz is given on page 6 of the syllabus. Each homework is due by 10 PM Each quiz is due by 11 PM on the same day Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 5

Participation is required Students sign the roll at every meeting (sign, do not print) Bring the book and calculator to class Suggested calculator: TI-83/84 Plus (it will be used by the instructor in class) Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 6

Grading system: • • • Homework (13 assignments @ 15 points each) 195 Quizzes (13 quizzes @ 15 points each) 195 Three tests @ 100 points each 300 Final exam 310 Total possible points 1000 Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 7

Letter grades: • • • 880 to 1007 750 to 879 620 to 749

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Tests and exam: Test #1: Monday, September 27, in class. Test covers Chapters 3 -6. Test #2: Monday, October 25, in class. Test covers Chapters 7 -8. Test #3: Monday, November 29, in class. Test covers Chapters 9 -10. Final Exam: Friday, December 10 (4: 30 -7: 00) Comprehensive exam (Chapters 3 -10). Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 10

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