All students except those who have Statistics AP credit of 5 or who have passed STA 30 (old Sta 10) need to take the placement exam to register for this course. There are no more placement exams being offered this semester. If you are interested in taking the class and you need to take the placement exam, you will need to wait till the Spring semester. Placement exam dates will be announced at placement exam page, where you can also sign up for the exam.
This course introduces students to the discipline of statistics as a science of understanding and analyzing data. Throughout the semester, students will learn how to effectively make use of data in the face of uncertainty: how to collect data, how to analyze data, and how to use data to make inferences and conclusions about real world phenomena.
The course goals are as follows:
Please see the syllabus for detailed information on the course, policies, and grading. All course materials are posted on the schedule page (lecture notes, labs, assignments, etc.).
1. Texbook:
OpenIntro Statistics, Diez, Barr, Çetinkaya-Rundel
CreateSpace, 2nd Edition, July 2012
You can purchase a paperback copy of the book on Amazon at cost of printing (under $10), or download a free PDF at openintro.org.
2. Clicker:
i>clicker2
ISBN: 1429280476
Available at the Duke textbook store and on the i>clicker website or on Amazon for slightly cheaper. If you would like to purchase a used clicker from a former student, see the list of students selling their clickers at this Google doc. You can directly contact the sellers (more effective) or leave your name on the list under "Wants to buy a clicker" and see if someone contacts you.
Optional: Calculator
You will be allowed to use a calculator in this class. There is no restrictions on the type of calculator. A simple calculator that can take square roots should be sufficient.