Statistics 511 - Spring 2001

Statistical Methods


Course Description

STAT 511 is an introduction to probability and statistical methods for students in engineering and science. It provides a strong foundation for more advanced statistical courses. The emphasis is on the understanding of basic ideas, theories and methodologies. No statistical software packages are required in this course, though their outputs will be used to facilitate teaching and learning occasionally. The prerequisite is at least one year of calculus.

Course Outline

Textbook

"Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences" by Jay L. Devore (Duxbury, 5th Ed.).

Homework

Homework will be assigned on Friday and due next Wednesday every week. Problems assigned and their corresponding solutions will be posted on the website and available for printing.

Exams

Quizzes will be given in class occasionally. They are usually 10 minutes long. There are two midterms and one final.

Grading Policy

Your final course grade will be determined by taking your percentage of points received to the following scale: [90, 100]=A, [80, 90)=B, [70, 80)=C, [60, 70)=D, below 60=F.

Exam Policy

Students with exam conflicts or needing special (documented) accommodations for testing must inform the instructor as soon as possible so that alternative plans may be made if necessary. Alternate exams will only be given under certain situations.

Office Hours

My office is 510, MATH, phone is 4-6038. Office hours: 2-3:30pm Monday and 2-3:30pm Wednesday, or by appointment. Questions by e-mail are also welcome: yuzhu@stat.purdue.edu.

Class Schedule

Michael Zhu - <yuzhu@stat.purdue.edu>

Last modified on 01/07/01