I have chosen this program, because it is easy to use, and widely used in industry, government, and academia. The program is supposed to be available in the computer labs. This program does basic statistical analysis, such as we will be doing in this course, as well as sophisticated analyses, such as time-series analysis and forecasting, trend analysis and multiple regression. This program can be used in the computer labs. If you want to buy a student version, you can find it in the software section of the campus bookstore.
Exams come from the readings and from the lectures.
Since the exams have been scheduled ahead of time, all students are expected to be present for them. Each assignment will contain several problems related to the topics recently covered in class. Assignments will involve entering data into the computer, making computer runs, and interpreting the results, as well as computing statistical formulas by hand. A handout will be provided which will specify what is expected for that particular assignment. These assignments are due on the generally Monday after they are given out.