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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "MA 209"
COURSE NAME: "Statistics II"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Fall 2014
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Majlinda Joxhe
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS: MW 6:00 PM 7:15 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS:
PREREQUISITES: Prerequisites: MA 208 with a grade of C- or above; Co-requisite: CS 110 OR CS 160
OFFICE HOURS: MW 15:00 to 16:30 and 19:15 to 19:45 by appointment

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Continuing from the first course in statistcs, this course includes more advanced hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, regression analysis, and time series analysis.
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
Review of hypothesis testing.
Statistial Inferences of means, proportions, and variances of two populations.
Tests of goodness of fit and independence.
Analysis of variance and experimental design.
Simple linear regression.
Multiple regression.
Regression analysis and model building.
Basic time series analysis and forecasting.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students will learn how to use and apply statistics tools analytically. In particular, the students upon  successful completion of this course students will be able to show:
1. a basic understanding of the theoretical framework for statistical inference;
2.  an ability to undertake basic quantitative investigation and demonstrate application of the material covered in the course;
3. professionalism in presentation of quantitative information;
4. competency in using statistical software such as Microsoft Excel.
TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
Statistics for Business and Economics (11th international edition)Anderson, Sweeney, WilliamsCENGAGE Learning978-0-538-47188-6 Older editions of the same textbook are accepted. From one edition to the next, the changes are minimal, just a little difference in formatting and some of the exercises. Students are expected to solve the exercises in the 11th international edition.   
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
HomeworkHomework assignments will be graded: the average grade weighs 10 percent of the final grade.10%
AttendanceFull credit for attendance will be given to students with three or fewer unexcused absences. Four or more absences will result in a proportional reduction of the grade.10%
Midterm 1 20%
Midterm 2 20%
Project presentationI will divide you on working groups (3 o 4 each) to work on a project presentation. Guidelines will be given during the classes. You will use the statistical tools covers during the lectures and dataset from some important economic site like IMF or World Bank. I will grade each group by giving 0-100 points. The points taken by the group will be the same for each student and will be weighed to your final mark by 10%. 10%
Fianl exam (comprehensive) 30%

-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the c
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.

-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Full credit for attendance will be given to students with three or fewer unexcused absences. Four or more absences will result in a proportional reduction of the grade. Coming late to class or leaving early will be possible only with permission of the instructor.
Missed exams may not be made up.

REMARK (1): I will provide specific instructions on the front page of the exam sheet. Students must read the instructions carefully. I will not give credit to students who do not comply with the instructions  Both midterm exams are in-class exams. Please come in sharp on time. I will give  the whole class time (75 minutes). I might want to make remarks and clarifications before I hand out the exam. Therefore, again, I want students to come on time. If you miss my eventual remarks/clarifications because you are late, you would delay the beginning of the exam and I might not be willing to repeat.

REMARK (2) : I explain the solution key of the exams in class and during the explanation I hand out the graded exams. When I am done, I collect your exams and keep them with me. Please make sure to attend class on the day when I return the exams to the students and I explain on the board the correct answers to the exam questions. Since will not  let students to keep the exams and I will not post grades on-line. Hence,  it is very important that you view your exams and take note of your grades (write them down and store them, as you need to remember them to monitor your performance). If you want  to view the exams it will be on request. Please remember that a graded exam constitutes an official document and, should a student contest her/his grade and the like, the original version of it must be preserved to settle any potential grade-related dispute raised by the student. When I get back the graded exams, if it turns out that there is a discrepancy between the grade assigned in the first place and the corrections made as well as the topics/parts of the exam you got wrong, then the burden of the proof that the instructor has made a mistake when grading is on the student (consider the case, for example, of a multiple-choice question that the instructor has marked as wrong. However, after the instructor collects the exam previously handed out to the student, it turns out that the correct answer is circled….). I have a copy of your exam! Thanks for your collaboration.
 
ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred. In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment, may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation to the President, who will make the final decision.
STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap. Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.

SCHEDULE

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

(Please note that the schedule and timing of the topics covered might be subject to change. Also, there might not be time to cover some of the chapters listed below. More details will be provided in class).


 

 


Session

Session Focus

Chapters in the book

Meeting Place/Exam Dates

Week 1

Review of hypothesis testing

 Chapter 9

 

Week 2

Review of statistical inference about means and proportions with two populations

 Chapter 10

 

Week 3

Inferences about population variances. Review of tests of goodness of fit and independence

 Chapter 11, 12

 

Week 4 to 7

Analysis of variance and experimental design. Simple linear regression

 Chapter 13, 14

First Midterm  exam on Week 7

Week 8 to 9

Multiple regression

 Chapter 15

 

Week 10 to 11

Regression analysis and model building

  Chapter 16

Second  Midterm exam on Week 10

Week 12 to 13

Forecasting

 Chapter 18

 

Week 14

Course review.

 

Final exam (comprehensive) : see University schedule for date and time.

 

                  Ø  Midterm 1 (Monday , October 13).

  Note: office hours for Midterm exam  are likely to be scheduled on Wednesdays     from 4.30-5.30    

Ø  Midterm 2 (Monday , November 10).

Ø  Project Presentation will be scheduled during the lectures.

Ø  Final exam (comprehensive, that is cumulative. It will cover the whole material taught in this course) see the university schedule for date and time.

Note: office hours for the final exam will be announced to students by email. I will fix office hours for the final exam on the two days right before the final exam day

 

 

 

SessionSession FocusReading AssignmentOther AssignmentMeeting Place/Exam Dates
Week 1Review of hypothesis testing (chapter 9)   
Week 2Review of statistical inference about means and proportions with two populations (chapter 11)   
Week 3Inferences about population variances (chapter 11); Review of tests of goodness of fit and independence (chapter 12)   
Week 4 to 7Analysis of variance and experimental design (chapter 13); Simple linear regression (chapter 14)  First intermediate exam on Week 7
Week 8 to 9Multiple regression (chapter 15)   
Week 10 to 11Regression analysis and model building (chapter 16)  Second intermediate exam on Week 10
Week 12 to 13Forecasting (chapter 18)   
Week 14Decision analysis (chapter 21); Course review.  Final exam (comprehensive) : see University schedule for date and time.