Math 4614/6614 Probability and Statistics Spring 2014

Class: Dunn Hall 233,  MW 12:40pm-2:05pm
Instructor: Paul Balister
E-mail: pbalistr@memphis.edu
Website: http://www.msci.memphis.edu/~pbalistr/4614.html
Office: Dunn Hall 349,  Tel: 678-3138
Office Hours: Mondays 2:15pm-3:15pm, or by appointment.
Description: MATH 4614 - Probability/Statistics. Probability distribution; statistical methods of parameter estimation and hypothesis testing; comparisons of two population means, proportions, and variances; analysis of variance, linear models and multiple regression. Students may not receive credit for both MATH 4614 and MATH 4635. PREREQUISITE: MATH 1920 and one of MATH 2702, COMP 2700 with a minimum grade of C-.
Textbook: Probability and Statistical Inference, Eighth edition, by Robert V. Hogg and Elliot A. Tanis. ISBN 0-312-58475-9.
Material: Chapters 1 to 8 (with a few sections skipped). Some of chapter 11 if time permits.
Calculators:It is advisable for students to have a calculator with statistical functions. The TI 83plus, TI 84plus, and TI nspire are suitable.
Tutoring: If you need help in the course, please do not hesitate to ask me. I will be available during office hours and will gladly meet with you at other times, if necessary. Also, I encourage you to discuss the material with your peers. You may also be able to use the Math Learning Center.
Grades: The grades will be based on attendance (5%), homework (20%), three in-class exams (20% each), and the comprehensive final (35%), with the lowest in-class test score dropped. Plus/Minus grades will be used. Grading scale to be determined.
Make ups: No make-ups will be given. Instead, the lowest in-class test grade will be dropped.
Homeworks: Homeworks will be announced in class typically on Wednesdays and will be due the following Wednesday. (I will not accept homeworks unless I receive them by Friday noon.) An additional homework assignment will be given to students at the 6000 level.
Attendance: I will hand out an attendance sheet at the beginning of each class.
Exam Schedule:
Exam 1Wednesday, February 19
Exam 2Wednesday, March 26
Exam 3Monday, April 28
Final Exam:Wednesday, May 7, 10:00am



HomeworkDueQuestions
Assignment 1Wednesday, February 5 1.1-2, 1.1-9, 1.2-3, 1.2-8, 1.2-11,
1.2-20, 1.3-6, 1.3-17, 1.3-20, 1.4-10.
Assignment 2Wednesday, February 12 1.4-15, 1.4-16, 1.4-19, 1.4-21, 1.5-2,
1.5-9, 1.5-11, 1.6-2, 1.6-4, 2.1-6.
Assignment 3Wednesday, February 26 2.1-8, 2.2-6, 2.2-8, 2.2-14, 2.3-1,
2.3-4, 2.3-9, 2.4-6, 2.4-18, 2.4-22.
Assignment 4Wednesday, March 5 2.5-2, 2.5-10, 2.5-12, 2.5-18, 2.6-4,
2.6-12, 2.6-16, 3.3-2, 3.3-8, 3.3-12.
Assignment 5Wednesday, March 19 3.3-22, 3.3-26, 3.4-8, 3.4-14, 3.4-20,
3.5-2, 3.5-6, 3.5-12, 3.6-6, 3.6-18.
Assignment 6Wednesday, April 9 4.1-10, 4.1-12, 4.3-2, 4.3-6, 4.3-8,
4.3-18, 5.1-8, 5.6-2, 5.6-8, 5.6-12.
Assignment 7Wednesday, April 16 6.1-2, 6.1-4, 6.1-8, 6.1-10, 6.1-18,
6.2-4, 6.2-10, 6.4-2, 6.5-2, 6.6-10.
Assignment 8Wednesday, April 23 7.1-2, 7.1-4, 7.1-6, 7.1-16, 7.2-2,
7.2-4, 7.2-10, 7.2-12, 7.2-14, 7.4-4.



Handouts:

Test 1 solutions   Test 2 examples   Test 2 solutions   Test 3 examples   Test 3 solutions   Probability examples

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