MATH200 Intro Stat

F03

Week 1

Class 1

1. Introductions: Teacher/Students

2. Introduce the Class

2.1 Why it is important?

2.2 In what does it consist? (parts)

2.3 Introduce the Textbook

2.3.1 What we'll cover

2.3.2 Some Highlights

2.3.3 The CD that comes with the book

3. Being a Successful Student

3.1 The Learning Model

3.2 Picking Your Metaphor

3.3 How to Achieve Your Goals

4. General Policies

4.1 Attendance

4.2 Late Assignments

4.3 The Website

4.4 Grading

5. Mini-Lecture

5.1 Getting Started (2-10)

Assignments:

1. Read Chapter 1 Sections 1.1 through 1.3

2. Do problems 1 through 9 on pages 10 and 11 be prepared to discuss these in class.

3. Do Quiz on the Schedule Webpage (Quiz1).

Class 2

1. Section 1.2 Random Samples

2. Simple Random Samples

3. Use of Random Number Tables

4. Other Sampling Methods

4.1 Stratified Sampling

4.2 Systematic Sample

4.3 Cluster Sampling

4.4 Convenience Sampling

5. Classroom Exercise: the Birthday Problem (8)

5.1 Use Random Number Table

5.2 Then Do It for Real

Assignments

1. Review Chapter 1 Section 1.2

2. Do Problems 1 to 7

3. Do Quiz on the Schedule Webpage (Quiz2).

4. To get a head start you could read Chapter 2.