Math 313: Probability and Statistics
Instructor: Neil Martinsen-Burrell (Science Center 363,
319-352-8420, nmb@wartburg.edu)
Class web page: http://mcsp.wartburg.edu/nmb/math313
Office
hours: MWF 9-10, T 1:30-2:30 or by appointment
Class meets: Science Center 041, MWF 2:30-3:35
MA 202
Wackerly, Mendenhall and Scheaffer, Mathematical Statistics with Applications, 6th edition.
Study of theoretical probability distributions
that are models of empirical distributions of data generated through
counts or measurements. Elementary probability and counting
techniques, such as permutations and combinations. Continuous random
variables modeling waiting time, lifetimes of components, masses of
particles.
Upon completion of this course, students should
- be able to reason and solve problems using system of numeric or
symbolic concepts to generate a solution to problems encountered
throughout a variety of real world applications.
- become skilled in probability, distribution theory, point and
interval estimation, hypothesis testing, and regression.
- recognize errors, fallacies, or distortions in the presentation
of logical arguments, problem solutions, or displays of quantitative
information.
- make connections between their field of interest and statistics.
Homework will be due weekly on Monday and assignments will be given in
class and posted to the course web page. You are strongly
encouraged to try the week's homework before Friday so that you can
ask questions in class or in office hours before the weekend. If you
would like to see me outside of office hours, I am not always
available so please make an appointment so that we are able to
connect.
Collaboration is an mathematical important skill, particularly in
statistics where work often crosses disciplinary lines, so
collaboration on homework is allowed and encouraged. But
copying from another person is prohibited in accordance with the Honor
Code (see below). Think of your classmates as reference materials for
your homework, and remember to cite your references: ``I consulted
Daffy Duck on the above problem.''
There will be two midterm exams and one cumulative final exam
(Wednesday, December 13, 3:00 pm).
| Homework |
30% |
| Midterms |
40% |
| Exams |
30% |
Grading will be relative to the performance of the rest of
the class, with the exception that a 90% will guarantee you at least
an A-, 80% a B-, 70% a C- and 60% a D.
By attending Wartburg College, students pledge their dedication to the
Honor Code.
As a matter of personal commitment, students, faculty,
and staff of Wartburg College are expected to demonstrate four
simple principles.
- All submitted work must be your own.
- When using the work or ideas of others, including fellow students, provide full credit through accurate citations.
- Ask for clarification if there is uncertainty about citation rules on a particular assignment.
- Maintain academic honesty on examinations and class assignments.
Academic dishonesty will result in consequences between a failing
grade for that assignment and a failing grade for the course.
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) provides protection
from illegal discrimination for qualified individuals with
disabilities. Students requesting instructional accommodations due to
disabilities must arrange for such accommodations by contacting the
Dean of Students Alexander Smith (STU 195, 352-8260, alexander.smith@wartburg.edu)
Accommodation should be requested prior to affected
assignment due dates.
