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−	<big> '''Basic Statistics (Stat 202) Fall 2018 (Sections 011, 023, 024)''' ~~Under construction.~~ </big>	+	<big> '''Basic Statistics (Stat 202) Fall 2018 (Sections 011, 023, 024)'''</big>

	'''[[Stat_202_2018F_Course_Materials\|(For course materials, click here).]]'''		'''[[Stat_202_2018F_Course_Materials\|(For course materials, click here).]]'''

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 * Monday, September 3: Labor Day, no class.
 * Thursday, September 20: Midterm Exam 1.
-* Monday, November 4: Midterm Exam 2.
+* Monday, November 5: Midterm Exam 2.
 * Wednesday, November 21: Thanksgiving Holiday, no class.
 * Thursday, November 22: Thanksgiving Holiday, no class.

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-'''Homework Problems:'''  I currently plan to assign all homework through MyStatLab.  I plan to have Monday due dates each week.  Both plans may change.
+'''Homework Problems:'''  I currently plan to assign all graded homework through MyStatLab. This plan may change.  We may work on homework problems in class, but assignments may require time outside of class for completion.  Please keep me updated about how long these assignments take, and if there are any problems with using the software.
-'''Exams:'''  You will need your computer.  You can borrow a computer from the library, if needed.  You will have access to StatCrunch.  You will not be able to do Google searches, access this website, or use your computer in any other way, unless cleared by instructor.  Absences on exam days must be excused through the Dean of Students, who needs to send a letter to me indicating that they excuse your absence.  If excused through the Dean of Students, you do not need to disclose the reason to me.
+'''Exams:'''  You will use the lab computer if one is available.  Otherwise, you will need your computer.  You can borrow a computer from the library, if needed.  You will have access to StatCrunch.  You will not be able to do Google searches, access this website, or use your computer in any other way, unless cleared by instructor.  Absences on exam days must be excused through the Dean of Students, who needs to send a letter to me indicating that they excuse your absence.  If excused through the Dean of Students, you do not need to disclose the reason to me.
 '''Attendance:''' You are expected to attend every class. However, there can be compelling reasons why you may need to miss class, once in a while.  You must email me if you are not going to attend within 24 hours after the class.  Please indicate the reason, unless your absence is being excused by the Dean of Students---in which case, let me know this.  Absences are OK only occasionally and only for good reasons (such as sick, religious holidays for faith you practice, varsity meets for a team you are on, etc---not a complete list).  If you need to miss more than occasionally, even if it's for good a good reason, please consider dropping the class.   If you miss one or more times unexcused, or more than occasionally excused (not counting those excused through official channels) you may receive an "early warning."  After your warning you are in danger of losing all credit in the attendance and participation category.  Every day builds upon the material previously covered, and missing class puts you at a disadvantage, even if it is for a good reason.
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 Please give the class your full attention and refrain from talking, texting, surfing the web, and similar distractions.  If it is clear to other students that you are not paying attention, it will be harder for them to pay attention to me.  This statement is true in general, but it is especially true if you are talking. Also, it can also be harder for me to give good lectures, when it is clear that not everyone is paying attention.  Like you, your classmates are paying a lot of money to be here.  Please have some respect for the others in the room.  If you need to attend to something urgently, it is OK to excuse yourself from the classroom.  Please be warned that if people are not following this request, I may reread this statement to the class.
-'''Academic Integrity:'''  ''Cheating is not acceptable and will not be tolerated.''  Consider this:  in subtle ways, cheating to get a better grade on an exam can result in ''lowering'' the grades of some of your classmates.  Certainly this is true when a specific curve is used to assign grades.  Even when I don't use curves explicitly, they can be implicit in decisions about writing and grading exams.  As required by the policy of American University, I will handle all cases of suspected cheating according to the policies of American University.   Cheating is giving or receiving unauthorized assistance on quizzes or exams, from other students or other people, from notes, from books, or from the web.  When inappropriate copying between students is caught, both parties may be culpable.
+'''Academic Integrity:'''  ''Cheating is not acceptable and will not be tolerated.''  Consider this:  in subtle ways, cheating to get a better grade on an exam can result in ''lowering'' the grades of some of your classmates.  Certainly this is true when a specific curve is used to assign grades.  Even when I don't use curves explicitly, they can be implicit in decisions about writing and grading exams.  I will handle all cases of suspected cheating according to the policies of American University.   Cheating is giving or receiving unauthorized assistance on quizzes or exams, from other students or other people, from notes, from books, or from the web.  When inappropriate copying between students is caught, both parties may be culpable.
 '''Public Service Announcement:'''  A representative of AU's Students Against Sexual Violence (SASV) approached me and asked me to include on my syllabi a list of resources available for survivors of sexual assault and their friends.  While sexual violence is by no means the only challenge faced by students, I agree that this issue merits particular attention, so I am honoring her request by attaching the list she gave me:

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 * Section 011: Monday, Wednesday*, Thursday 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM, DMTI 119
 * Section 024: Monday, Wednesday*, Thursday 12:55 PM - 2:10 PM, KRWN ST-01
-* *Wednesdays' classes dismiss 15 minutes earlier.
+* *Wednesday classes dismiss 15 minutes earlier.
 '''Important Dates:'''

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 '''Class times and locations:'''
-* Section 023: 8:10 AM - 9:25 AM, KRWN ST-01
+* Section 023: Monday, Wednesday*, Thursday 8:10 AM - 9:25 AM, KRWN ST-01
-* Section 011: 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM, DMTI 119
+* Section 011: Monday, Wednesday*, Thursday 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM, DMTI 119
-* Section 024: 12:55 PM - 2:10 PM, KRWN ST-01
+* Section 024: Monday, Wednesday*, Thursday 12:55 PM - 2:10 PM, KRWN ST-01
-* Wednesdays' classes dismiss 15 minutes earlier.
+* *Wednesdays' classes dismiss 15 minutes earlier.
 '''Important Dates:'''

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 * If you miss the final, you will need an excuse through the Dean of Students.
 * With an excused absence, the make up won't be until next semester (January)...in the meantime you will get an incomplete.
-* Section 23 (meets at 8:10 AM), your final exam: Monday, December 10, 8:10 AM - 10:40 AM
+* Section 23 (usually meets at 8:10 AM), your final exam: Monday, December 10, 8:10 AM - 10:40 AM
-* Section 11 (meets at 9:45 AM), your final exam: Thursday, December 13, 8:10 AM - 10:40 AM
+* Section 11 (usually meets at 9:45 AM), your final exam: Thursday, December 13, 8:10 AM - 10:40 AM
-* Section 24 (meets at 12:55 PM), your final exam: Thursday, December 13, 11:20 AM - 1:50 PM
+* Section 24 (usually meets at 12:55 PM), your final exam: Thursday, December 13, 11:20 AM - 1:50 PM
 '''Tentative grading scheme:'''

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 * Calculate confidence intervals for means and proportions.
-'''Office Hours:'''  Students are strongly encouraged to come to office hours if they need or want help.  My office hours are tentatively scheduled, as follows:
+'''Office Hours:'''  Students are strongly encouraged to come to office hours if they need or want help.  My office hours are tentatively scheduled, as follows (days and times may be adjusted throughout the semester):
 * Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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 * Thursday, September 20: Midterm Exam 1.
 * Monday, November 4: Midterm Exam 2.
 * Thursday, December 6: Last Day of Class.
 * Final Exams (see below).

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	'''Attendance:''' You are expected to attend every class. However, there can be compelling reasons why you may need to miss class, once in a while. You must email me if you are not going to attend within 24 hours after the class. Please indicate the reason, unless your absence is being excused by the Dean of Students---in which case, let me know this. Absences are OK only occasionally and only for good reasons (such as sick, religious holidays for faith you practice, varsity meets for a team you are on, etc---not a complete list). If you need to miss more than occasionally, even if it's for good a good reason, please consider dropping the class. If you miss one or more times unexcused, or more than occasionally excused (not counting those excused through official channels) you may receive an "early warning." After your warning you are in danger of losing all credit in the attendance and participation category. Every day builds upon the material previously covered, and missing class puts you at a disadvantage, even if it is for a good reason.		'''Attendance:''' You are expected to attend every class. However, there can be compelling reasons why you may need to miss class, once in a while. You must email me if you are not going to attend within 24 hours after the class. Please indicate the reason, unless your absence is being excused by the Dean of Students---in which case, let me know this. Absences are OK only occasionally and only for good reasons (such as sick, religious holidays for faith you practice, varsity meets for a team you are on, etc---not a complete list). If you need to miss more than occasionally, even if it's for good a good reason, please consider dropping the class. If you miss one or more times unexcused, or more than occasionally excused (not counting those excused through official channels) you may receive an "early warning." After your warning you are in danger of losing all credit in the attendance and participation category. Every day builds upon the material previously covered, and missing class puts you at a disadvantage, even if it is for a good reason.
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−	'''Optional Extra Credit Projects:''' I designed these projects to give students an opportunity to do something that inspires their interests and passions and also furthers or extends the objectives of the course. These projects

	'''Class Etiquette:''' Please participate in class by asking questions when you do not understand something. Invariably other students benefit from these questions. Please engage in discussions, and please engage with the class, generally. I find it easier to give good lectures when students are asking questions, and engaging with the material.		'''Class Etiquette:''' Please participate in class by asking questions when you do not understand something. Invariably other students benefit from these questions. Please engage in discussions, and please engage with the class, generally. I find it easier to give good lectures when students are asking questions, and engaging with the material.