Statistics 2MA3

Probability and Statistical Methods for Science

Dr P.D.M. Macdonald

2000-2001


Statistics 2MA3 is offered by the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at McMaster University.

Any questions, comments or suggestions? Send an e-mail message to me at pdmmac@mcmaster.ca.

Calendar Description & Course Outline

Introduction to statistical methods and applications: data analysis and statistical methods.

Announcements

Exam Office Hours

Mon Apr 9: 10-12 & 2-4; Wed Apr 11: 10-12 & 2-4; Thu Apr 12 10-12 & 2-4.
Other times by appointment.

Unclaimed tests and assignments can be picked up from the shelf in BSB-202.

Preparing for the Final Exam

If you know your definitions and can do all the questions in Exercise #4, Assignment #3."More worked examples" and the three Mid-Term Tests efficiently and accurately, there will be no surprises on the final exam.

Be sure to check the list of topics covered from Chapters 9-12, and review my notes on "Verifying your Assumptions".

Class Notes

Two copies of the Class Notes are now in binders on a shelf in BSB-202, by my office. This room is normally open from 8:30 until 17:00. If you borrow a binder to photocopy notes, please return it immediately after.

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Check your term marks here!

TF is the average of the three tests, weighted equally, taken out of 20.
AF is the total marks on the three assignments, taken out of 20.
Please let me know asap if there are any errors or omissions.
All work submitted has now been marked.

Timetable

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 11:30, in CNH-B107

Tutorials

To change your tutorial or sign up for a tutorial, go to the Department of Mathematics & Statistics office in BSB-133.

Tutorial 1
Dr Macdonald

Friday

15:30-16:20

BSB-B116
[Jan 12, 19, 26 in BSB-245]

Tutorial 2
Tony Ng

Thursday

08:30-09:20

BSB-304
[Jan 11, 18, 25 in BSB-245]

Tutorial 3
Tony Ng

Tuesday

16:30-17:20

GS-219
[Jan 9, 16, 23 in BSB-241]

You must have a valid userid, password and laser printing account for the lab before your first tutorial!

Class Notes

Course Resources

Exercises

These exercises are for self-directed learning. They will not be graded and you do not have to hand them in. However, you will find that writing down your interpretation of the results is an excellent way to clarify your understanding. If you complete your report and submit it to me, I will read it and return it with comments and suggestions.

More Worked Examples

Assignments

Tests

Some Other Links

Need more help?

If you have concerns about preparing for tests and examinations, improving your study habits, giving class presentations, or mastering English as a second language, the Centre for Student Development can help.


Statistics 2MA3
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