STAT 437/537 Regression and Analysis of Variance Fall 2004

Syllabus

Call # 11034/11036 (3 Credit Course) MW 7:10 ‑ 8:25 p.m. ED 131

Classes Begin: Aug. 30 (Mon.) Classes End: Dec. 8 (Wed.)

September 6 (Mon.): Labor Day (no classes)

October 11,12 (Mon., Tue.): Fall Holiday (no classes)

November 24-28 (Wed.-Sun.): Thanksgiving Break (no classes)

Instructor: Dr. D. Naik

Office: ECSB 2313

Office Phone: 683‑3894

E-mail: dnaik@odu.edu

Web Page: www.lions.odu.edu/~dnaik

Office Hours: Mon.: 4:30‑6:30 p.m.,

Tue.: 10:00-12:00 a.m.,

Wed.: 4:30-5:30 p.m. and by appointment.

Texts: Classical and Modern Regression with Applications, by Raymond H. Myers, 2^nd edition, Duxbury.

Prerequisite: STAT 431/531, suggested co-requisite: STAT 405/505.

We will cover selected materials from most of the chapters in the text. All the methods discussed in the class will be implemented using the SAS statistical package. Sample programs will be provided in class. The main SAS procedure we use will be PROC REG.

Grading: Course grade will be based on two tests, each worth 25% of the grade (Test 1: 10/06/04; Test 2: 12/01/04), five homework assignments, total worth 25% of the grade, and a project (due on 12/08/04) worth 25% of the grade. The project will involve finding a large data set and analyzing it using the techniques studied in the class.

However, all graduate students (students enrolled in STAT 537) must note: (a) a different grading scale (than what is used for STAT 437 students) will be used and no “D” grade will be assigned, (b) additional homework problems will be assigned, and (c) a higher quality work is expected from them.

Last date to withdraw: October 26, 2004

Honor Code: By enrolling in this course you agree to adhere to the honor code on all written work: “I pledge to support the Honor System of Old Dominion University. I will refrain from any form of academic dishonesty or deception, such as cheating or plagiarism. I am aware that as a member of the academic community, it is my responsibility to turn in all suspected violators of the Honor Cod.”

During exams spread out as much as possible and try not to sit next to another student. The instructor reserves the right to relocate any student(s) to ensure the Honor Code is not compromised. An Honor Code Signature Line is required on all written work turned in for a grade.

Writing Policy: The exams and homework exercises will require that you respond in writing to present a solution, derivation, or proof. All such work, whether it uses standard or symbolic writing, must be presented in a clear and logical form, and be reasonably free of

spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

Computing Policy: The student is permitted to use a scientific calculator on tests and approved statistical software on homework exercises.

Attendance Policy: A student who must miss class is expected to get the notes from other students. Students are expected to be present for all quizzes, test, and exams. Although excessive absences can have a negative effect on a student's learning and performance, absences from

class are not counted in a student's course grade.

Make‑up Exam Policy: A make‑up exam is generally not given. However in the case of a documented illness and in other exceptional circumstances for which a student will be asked to provide documentation make‑up exam may be given. It is not possible to guarantee that a make‑up exam has the same difficulty level as the scheduled exam.

Disability Services Policy: All reasonable accommodations will be made for any student with disabilities. Only those students who have been documented at the Office of Disability Services (683‑4655) will be eligible for these accommodations.