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CPSC 440: Applied Statistical Methods I

4 hours

Course Description Statistical methods involving relationships between populations and samples; collection, organization, and analysis of data; and techniques in testing hypotheses with an introduction to regression, correlation, and analysis of variance limited to the completely randomized design and the randomized complete-block design.

Same as ABE 440, ANSC 440, FSHN 440, and NRES 440.
Course Objectives
  1. To acquire and/or to reinforce a basic understanding of statistical concepts.
  2. To be able to design and analyze simple experiments.
  3. To get familiar with the Statistical Software SAS for such analyses.
Instructor Germán Bollero
W-201 Turner Hall
Phone: (217) 333-9475
E-mail: gbollero@uiuc.edu
Prerequisites MATH 012 or equivalent.
Grading 92 % of the total points for the semester A
85 % of the total points for the semester B+
80 % of the total points for the semester B
75 % of the total points for the semester C+
70 % of the total points for the semester C
65 % of the total points for the semester D+
60 % of the total points for the semester D
Less than 60 % of the total points for the semester F

Percentage distribution:

  • Weekly homework 20%
          Due every week during lecture on Thursday
          One day late 10 % off, not accepted after that
  • Two Midterms 40%
  • Quizzes 15%
          Every other week, total of seven
  • Final: 15%
  • Lecture/lab participation 5%
  • Special Project 5%
Course Website CPSC 440 is a web-enhanced course using the Web-CT program. Various class materials are posted on the web. The web page requires a password to be accessed.