All homework assignments will be handled through the lab sessions. In the past, individuals who attended lectures and labs regularly performed much better relative to those who did not. In general, you should know that regular attendance is expected and formal attendance will be taken some, but not all, class periods. Similarly, missing five or more classes throughout the entire semester can result in administrative withdrawal. Furthermore, if you miss an exam or lab exercise you may very well receive a score of zero.
All exams are cumulative.
All exams will be open book. Because exams are open book, you can expect that they will test your understanding of statistical concepts more than your ability to use statistical formulae. I spend a lot of time preparing conceptual exams. Students who do well on these exams spend a lot of time preparing for them. After class, review your notes and text while material is still fresh in your memory.