The major objective of this science is to squeeze usable information from raw data derived from surveys, experiments and other sources. This course is studied and structured to be both applied and theoretical. The textbook and the software provided with the book will enable students to work on many examples and to get a hand-on experience of the subject. The use of calculators and or computers is allowed and recommended.
Students are responsible for all material covered in class as well as assigned chapters.
Homework and attendance are an essential part of this class. Make up exams can only be taken the day after the scheduled exam at the Maryland office and, of course, will differ from the exam given in class. September 2 Ch. 2 - EXAM 2 p.417, no.6, 8. September 23 Ch.7, section 3.