IntroductionGradingHomeworkQuizzesTestsFinal GradesAttendanceClassroom EtiquetteAssignmentStatisticsLecture 1IntroductionRobb T. KoetherHampden-Sydney CollegeWed, Aug 24, 2011Robb T. Koether (Hampden-Sydney College) Statistics Wed, Aug 24, 2011 1 / 19Outline1Introduction2GradingHomeworkQuizzesTestsFinal Grades3Attendance4Classroom Etiquette5AssignmentRobb T. Koether (Hampden-Sydney College) Statistics Wed, Aug 24, 2011 2 / 19Outline1Introduction2GradingHomeworkQuizzesTestsFinal Grades3Attendance4Classroom Etiquette5AssignmentRobb T. Koether (Hampden-Sydney College) Statistics Wed, Aug 24, 2011 3 / 19IntroductionDr. Robb T. KoetherOffice: Bagby 114Office phone: 223-6207 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)Home phone: 392-8604 (6:00 pm - 11:00 pm)e-mail: [email protected] hours: 2:30 - 4:00 MWR; 1:30 - 2:20 on Tuesdays; otherhours by appointment.Robb T. Koether (Hampden-Sydney College) Statistics Wed, Aug 24, 2011 4 / 19IntroductionMeeting time: MWF at 11:30; Tuesday at 2:30.Meeting place: Bagby 111.Text: Interactive Statistics, 3rd ed., by Martha Aliaga and BrendaGunderson.Robb T. Koether (Hampden-Sydney College) Statistics Wed, Aug 24, 2011 5 / 19Outline1Introduction2GradingHomeworkQuizzesTestsFinal Grades3Attendance4Classroom Etiquette5AssignmentRobb T. Koether (Hampden-Sydney College) Statistics Wed, Aug 24, 2011 6 / 19HomeworkDaily assignments.Read the section.Read the examples and work through them yourself.Do the “Let’s Do It!” exercises.Do the assigned exercises at the end of the section.Do the homework every night; do not put it off.The sooner you do the homework, the easier and more beneficialit is.Robb T. Koether (Hampden-Sydney College) Statistics Wed, Aug 24, 2011 7 / 19HomeworkIf you are not able to work all the problems, then you need to seekhelp.Departmental tutors will be available Sunday through Thursdaynights, 8:00 - 11:00, in Bagby 111, starting next week.Robb T. Koether (Hampden-Sydney College) Statistics Wed, Aug 24, 2011 8 / 19QuizzesThere will be a quiz every Tuesday during the first 10 minutes ofclass.The quiz questions will be taken verbatim from the previousweek’s homework.I will drop the two lowest quiz grades.Robb T. Koether (Hampden-Sydney College) Statistics Wed, Aug 24, 2011 9 / 19TestsThere will be three testsTest Date Chapters#1 Fri, Sep 23 1 - 4#2 Fri, Oct 21 5 - 8#3 Fri, Nov 18 9 - 11Robb T. Koether (Hampden-Sydney College) Statistics Wed, Aug 24, 2011 10 / 19Final ExamThe final exam will be given on Fri, Dec 9, at 9:00 p.m. in Bagby111.It will be cumulative, covering chapters 1 - 11, 13, 14.Everyone must take the final exam.It will not be rescheduled.Plan now to be there.Robb T. Koether (Hampden-Sydney College) Statistics Wed, Aug 24, 2011 11 / 19Final GradeFinal grade in the course is a weighted average of the quizaverage, the test average, and the final exam grade.Component WeightQuiz avg. 30%Test avg. 50%Final exam 20%Robb T. Koether (Hampden-Sydney College) Statistics Wed, Aug 24, 2011 12 / 19Outline1Introduction2GradingHomeworkQuizzesTestsFinal Grades3Attendance4Classroom Etiquette5AssignmentRobb T. Koether (Hampden-Sydney College) Statistics Wed, Aug 24, 2011 13 / 19Attendance PolicyI will check attendance every day.If you arrive after the bell, it is your responsibility to tell me afterclass that you arrived late.Based on your attendance, I will take the following actions.No. of Absences Action0 - 3 Raise final grade one part4 - 6 No action7 - 9 Lower final grade one part> 9 Withdraw you with WFRobb T. Koether (Hampden-Sydney College) Statistics Wed, Aug 24, 2011 14 / 19Outline1Introduction2GradingHomeworkQuizzesTestsFinal Grades3Attendance4Classroom Etiquette5AssignmentRobb T. Koether (Hampden-Sydney College) Statistics Wed, Aug 24, 2011 15 / 19Classroom EtiquetteDo not make a habit of leaving the room during the class. Ifnecessary, use the bathroom before coming to class. If you arethirsty, get a drink before class.During a lecture, you are free to ask questions. It is polite to raiseyour hand first and wait to be called on.While working assigned problems in class, you are free to talk toother students provided you are talking about the assignedproblems.Robb T. Koether (Hampden-Sydney College) Statistics Wed, Aug 24, 2011 16 / 19Classroom EtiquetteDo not talk to other students while I am talking.Do not sleep in class.Do not work on assignments from other classes during class.Do not read the newspaper during class.Do not use a cell phone during class.Robb T. Koether (Hampden-Sydney College) Statistics Wed, Aug 24, 2011 17 / 19Outline1Introduction2GradingHomeworkQuizzesTestsFinal Grades3Attendance4Classroom Etiquette5AssignmentRobb T. Koether (Hampden-Sydney College) Statistics Wed, Aug 24, 2011 18 / 19AssignmentHomeworkRead the syllabus carefully.Read Sections 1.1 - 1.2, pages 1 - 4.Robb T. Koether (Hampden-Sydney College) Statistics Wed, Aug 24, 2011 19 /
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