QMM 241 - Fall 2012		Course Format		Prof. Doane
Goals This course seeks to help you learn to choose appropriate t or z tests to compare two groups (means, proportions). use ANOVA to compare means of several groups. test data for normality (CDF, probability plots, A-D test, chi-square GOF test). make trend forecasts for time series data. construct and estimate regression models to analyze data. use Excel and other software effectively and confidently. write effective reports and present results orally.
Text David P. Doane and Lori E. Seward, Applied Statistics in Business and Economics, 3rd Edition (McGraw-Hill, 2010) with Connect and MegaStat (special ISBN for best price).Download quizzes, tutorials, and data sets (but not MegaStat) from http://www.mhhe.com/doane3e.
Exams There will be two exams (25% each). Exams are graded on a curve. Graded exams will be handed back while we go over them in class, but exam question sheets are confidential and must be returned after you note your mistakes.
Projects There will be two team projects (15% each) and several online homework assignments using Connect (20%). Unannounced quizzes are possible but rare. Written assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date indicated, or they will receive reduced credit. Only one written report is required if you are working with others. Team members receive the same grade unless the peer assessments indicate otherwise. Project team members are assigned randomly and will be rotated.
Grading If you do not complete all required work, you may receive a failing course grade regardless of your average on submitted work. Grade adjustments may be made to reflect the overall grade pattern and your class contributions (positive or negative). Persistent absence, tardiness, or chatting in class will harm your grade. You are responsible for knowing and abiding by the university’s academic conduct policies. Beware of copying exams or plagiarism (including Internet material that is not attributed to its source).
Staying in Touch Ask general questions in class. For individual problems, talk to me just before or after class, or during my posted office hours (MWF 10:30-11:30). Alternatively, put “Dear Professor Doane” notes on your assignments, slide a note under my office door (353 Elliott Hall), use e-mail (doane@oakland.edu), or telephone (248.370.4002).
Missed Work Missed exams or late assignments are penalized. In case of missed or late work, write a note explaining the reasons. Such notes will be considered at the end of the semester. If you know in advance that you will miss class, hand in the assignment early. In case of illness, get in touch as soon as possible and we will decide on the best action.
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