Math 121 will cover chapters 1-23, on representing and summarizing data, regression, sampling, probability, and statistical inference.
Attendance in this class is required. Repeated absences may result in a forced withdrawal from the course. You are responsible for any material you miss due to absence. Please let me know ahead of time if you know that you will not be able to attend class.
The term grade will be based on the results of the examinations and the scores on homework quizzes.
| Component | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Presentations | 10% |
| Quizzes | 15% |
| Midterm 1 | 15% |
| Midterm 2 | 15% |
| Midterm 3 | 15% |
| Final Exam | 30% |
There will be three in-class midterm exams and a cumulative final. The exams will be closed book. You are allowed to use a scientific or graphing calculator during the exams, but you may not use a cellphone, tablet, or any other device with internet access.
I will assign problems to work on in-class during workshops and after-class as homework. You are expected to complete all problems assigned. I will not grade these problems directly, but I will ask people to present their solutions to the class. You will not be graded on the accuracy of your solutions, but you will be graded on whether you attempted to solve the problem and were prepared to present. Every Friday, there will be a short quiz based on the homework and classwork from that week. During the quiz, you may use your homework and notes, but you may not use your textbook or calculator. There are no make-up quizzes due to absence. If you know that you will miss a quiz, please let me know in advance. Because there are no make-up quizzes, the lowest quiz grade will be dropped from your quiz average.
In compliance with the Hampden-Sydney College policy and equal access laws, I am available to discuss appropriate academic accommodations that may be recommended for students with disabilities. Requests for academic accommodations are to be made at the beginning of the semester (except for unusual circumstances) so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Students are required to contact the Office of Academic Success in order to verify their eligibility for appropriate accommodations.