Stat 180 on 1/22

Introduction

• Dr. Grezyk welcomes students to STAT 180 (Intro Statistics).

• Mention of alternative course (STAT 190) for economics, computer science, or business finance majors.

• Class schedule: Monday and Wednesday at designated location.

Office Information

• Office located in Highland, Room 709.

• Office hours:

  • Mondays: 9:30 - 11:30 AM

  • Fridays: 1:00 - 3:00 PM

• No office hours this week due to a scheduling conflict.

• Open-door policy for questions; no appointment needed unless private.

• Private meetings can be scheduled via link on Blackboard.

Communication

• Blackboard announcements as primary communication method.

• Students advised to check announcements regularly and junk mail for missed notifications.

Course Overview

• Focus on technical aspects of applied statistics.

• Importance of statistics in various fields (biology, business, etc.).

• Course content includes data collection, study design, probability, distributions, and inference techniques.

Course Structure & Expectations

• Course equivalent to AP statistics, including statistical programming.

• 4 credit hours, with expectation of at least 8-10 hours of work outside of class each week.

• Time management critical due to varying assignment loads.

Technology Requirements

• Students advised to print or download blank slides from Blackboard for lectures.

• Lecture slides to be annotated; printing recommended for faster note-taking.

• Laptop use not permitted; exceptions made for students with accommodations.

Class Participation

• Use of Poll Everywhere app encouraged for participation in class activities.

Lecture and Lab Structure

• Labs will utilize data exploration and R programming.

• R tools must be installed before lab sessions; options for installation discussed.

• Students must use their personal laptops in labs; rental options available.

Teaching Assistants and Support

• Two TAs available for office hours; utilize discussion boards for questions.

• Lab leaders assist in R labs; not responsible for content teaching.

Assessment Structure

• Grading breakdown: 25% homework, 25% R lab, 20% midterms (2), 30% final exam.

• Late passes and academic integrity policies emphasized.

• Homework involves handwritten submissions to ensure understanding.

Academic Integrity Policy

• Strict prohibition on any external assistance like ChatGPT.

• All assignments and exams should reflect individual work.

Special Accommodations

• Students with documented disabilities should contact disability resources for accommodations.

Students are expected to spend a minimum of 8-10 hours each week on assignments and readings outside of lectures and workshops for the STAT 180 course.