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−	<big> '''Basic Statistics (Stat 202) Spring 2019 (Sections 001 and 002) ~~[Under Construction]~~'''</big>	+	<big> '''Basic Statistics (Stat 202) Spring 2019 (Sections 001 and 002)'''</big>

	'''[[Stat_202_2019S_Course_Materials\|(For course materials, click here).]]'''		'''[[Stat_202_2019S_Course_Materials\|(For course materials, click here).]]'''

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 '''SI Leader:''' Abigail Danfora.
-'''Tutoring through MATH/STAT tutoring center:'''  Don Myers Building, Room 103, walk-ins welcome.  See http://www.american.edu/cas/mathstat/tutoring.cfm
+'''Tutoring through MATH/STAT tutoring center:'''  Don Myers Building, Room 103, walk-ins welcome.  See below, and http://www.american.edu/cas/mathstat/tutoring.cfm
 '''Class times and locations:'''

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 '''Instructions for logging into MyStatLab for the first time:'''
 * Section 001 (meets at 8:10 am): carver34822: https://portal.mypearson.com/course-home/handout/carver34822/Student_Registration_Handout_carver34822.pdf
-* Section 001 (meets at 9:45 am): carver48006: https://portal.mypearson.com/course-home/handout/carver48006/Student_Registration_Handout_carver48006.pdf
+* Section 002 (meets at 9:45 am): carver48006: https://portal.mypearson.com/course-home/handout/carver48006/Student_Registration_Handout_carver48006.pdf
 '''Statistical Software:''' StatCrunch. StatCrunch is very easy to learn, and is a great pedagogical tool.  StatCrunch (web-based software comes free with MyStatLab and is accessed through MyStatLab. You can also access StatCrunch from StatCrunch.Com but you may need to pay for access through this site.

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-'''Responsibility:''' You are responsible for your own education: I see my job as a facilitator.  I will strive to make it as likely as possible for you succeed.  There is a lot of material on the schedule listed above, and ultimately you are responsible for learning all of it---by reading the text, doing the homework sets, paying attention and asking questions during class, etc.  You are responsible for this material regardless of what we end up covering in class, and regardless of how good you think my lectures are.  I'll try to be fair with grading, but at the end of the day, the best thing I can do for you is to hold you accountable for your responsibilities to this class.
+'''Responsibility:''' There is a lot of material on the schedule listed above, and ultimately you are responsible for learning all of it---by paying attention and asking questions during class, by reading the text, by doing the homework sets, etc.
 '''Important Dates:'''

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 * Counseling Center (x3500, MGC 214) offers counseling and consultations regarding personal concerns, self-help information, and connections to off-campus mental health resource.
 * Sexual Assault Resources.  It’s never the survivor’s fault. There are many people you can talk to if you or someone you care about has been sexually assaulted, including: AU's Office of Advocacy Services for Interpersonal and Sexual Violence (OASIS): http://www.american.edu/ocl/wellness/sexual-assault-resources.cfm
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	* Counseling Center (x3500, MGC 214) offers counseling and consultations regarding personal concerns, self-help information, and connections to off-campus mental health resource.		* Counseling Center (x3500, MGC 214) offers counseling and consultations regarding personal concerns, self-help information, and connections to off-campus mental health resource.
	* Sexual Assault Resources. It’s never the survivor’s fault. There are many people you can talk to if you or someone you care about has been sexually assaulted, including: AU's Office of Advocacy Services for Interpersonal and Sexual Violence (OASIS): http://www.american.edu/ocl/wellness/sexual-assault-resources.cfm		* Sexual Assault Resources. It’s never the survivor’s fault. There are many people you can talk to if you or someone you care about has been sexually assaulted, including: AU's Office of Advocacy Services for Interpersonal and Sexual Violence (OASIS): http://www.american.edu/ocl/wellness/sexual-assault-resources.cfm
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 '''Homework:''' Assigned, completed, and automatically graded through MyStatLab.  MyStatLab has on-line help to assist with problems.  An incorrect problem can be attempted again.
-'''Quizzes:''' On the first day of every week (except the first week) there will be a quiz to test your knowledge of the material.  These quizzes will not be for credit and will be self-graded.
+'''Quizzes:''' On the first day of every week (except the first week) there will be a quiz to test your knowledge of the material.  These quizzes will not be for credit and will be self-graded.  Bring a pen or pencil and something to write on.
 '''Exams:'''  You will use a 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.

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	'''Learning Management Software:''' MyStatLab from Pearson. Can be purchased from the bookstore and available as a free two week trial. Access instructions will be handed out on the first day of class. You must register for the section you belong to (001 or 002). You will need to upgrade your free access to full semester access. MyStatLab comes bundled with a subscription to the e-Textbook we will use for the course. You will need this bundle to complete and turn in the required homework.		'''Learning Management Software:''' MyStatLab from Pearson. Can be purchased from the bookstore and available as a free two week trial. Access instructions will be handed out on the first day of class. You must register for the section you belong to (001 or 002). You will need to upgrade your free access to full semester access. MyStatLab comes bundled with a subscription to the e-Textbook we will use for the course. You will need this bundle to complete and turn in the required homework.
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		+	'''Instructions for logging into MyStatLab for the first time:'''
		+	* Section 001 (meets at 8:10 am): carver34822: https://portal.mypearson.com/course-home/handout/carver34822/Student_Registration_Handout_carver34822.pdf
		+	* Section 001 (meets at 9:45 am): carver48006: https://portal.mypearson.com/course-home/handout/carver48006/Student_Registration_Handout_carver48006.pdf

	'''Statistical Software:''' StatCrunch. StatCrunch is very easy to learn, and is a great pedagogical tool. StatCrunch (web-based software comes free with MyStatLab and is accessed through MyStatLab. You can also access StatCrunch from StatCrunch.Com but you may need to pay for access through this site.		'''Statistical Software:''' StatCrunch. StatCrunch is very easy to learn, and is a great pedagogical tool. StatCrunch (web-based software comes free with MyStatLab and is accessed through MyStatLab. You can also access StatCrunch from StatCrunch.Com but you may need to pay for access through this site.

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	'''Attendance:''' Roll will be called all or most days of class so please see me at the end of class if you came in late. 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 you missed. 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 (all 5%) in the attendance 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:''' Roll will be called all or most days of class so please see me at the end of class if you came in late. 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 you missed. 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 (all 5%) in the attendance 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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		+	'''Class time:''' Class time will be divided between lectures, quizzes, and labs. In addition, there will be plenty of class time devoted to working on homework with my supervision (active learning). You are permitted to access the book at any time during class, except during the no-credit quizzes and for-credit exams. Think of the no-credit quizzes as a dry run for the exams, so they will operate under the same rules.

	'''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.

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 '''Participation:''' Periodically, I will assign labs to be completed in class.  For these labs you will receive a participation grade.
-'''Attendance:''' Roll will be called all or most days of class so please see me at the end of class if you came in late.  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 you missed.  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 (all 5%) 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:''' Roll will be called all or most days of class so please see me at the end of class if you came in late.  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 you missed.  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 (all 5%) in the attendance 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.
 '''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.