While the mathematical content is non-trivial it is not highly sophisticated. In an attempt to challenge those more highly motivated students, selected problems will be assigned which will require a great deal more mathematical insight. These problems will be optional but each student is encouraged to attempt them.
Statistics is a quantitative subject.
This course is problem-oriented and problem solving is mandated to master the material. Course attendance is mandatory . Furthermore, attendance at class at the time of the beginning of each class meeting is required. Because of the irresponsible behavior of a number of students over the last academic year, attendance will now be taken by the professor. It is possible for any student to have a sudden and unanticipated situation develop which does not permit him or her to make class.