This exam focuses on topics covered since the previous midterm. These topics include:

• central limit theorem;
• confidence intervals;
• significance tests;
• chi-squared tests.

You should know how to form confidence intervals and test statistics given relevant information, and you should be able to interpret p-values and confidence intervals.  You should know the differences between chi-squared tests and other significance tests discussed in class.

Logistics

Answer all questions clearly and concisely; follow all instructions.

You are allowed to use one 8.5 by 11 notesheet containing whatever you want; both sides of the sheet may be used.  You are not permitted to use any other material for the exams, except those provided by the instructor (e.g., the table of normal probabilities from our text).

Bring a calculator and pencils or pens to the exam.

Suggestions for Studying

The best way to study for the exam is to take the practice exam below, which was used in a previous year and covers similar material. Additionally, you should go over the quizzes, review exercises, and homework.  

Practice exam 2.     Answers to the practice exam 2.