The final exam is similar to the four mid term exams. Learning statistics is like learning to play a musical instrument or a sport, it takes practice. Students who do well in statistics are those who work steadily and consistently all semester long. The assignments for the course are designed to make you work. They are the minimum requirement.
Many students find it necessary to do more than the minimum in order to do well on the exams.
Assignments will be considered late after class time on the due date. They will be marked down 10 percent per class period if they are late. Xerox copies will not be accepted. You are encouraged to work in groups. E ach student must write exercises separately.