• Assignment #1: 10%
• Midterm Exam: 30%
• Assignment #2: 10%
• Assignment #3: 10%
• Final Exam: 30%
• Quizzes: 10%

NOTES:

Remote Teaching:
Please note that all teaching at SFU in summer 2020 term will be conducted through remote methods. Enrollment in this course acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. No exams will be conducted in-person. Remote learning for this semester requires a computer or tablet, camera and internet access. For general assistance with remote learning see: https://www.sfu.ca/itservices/remote-study-work-resources.html
Canvas:
Canvas will be the main hub for this course. All course materials will be posted on Canvas (i.e., this syllabus, lecture slides, pre-recorded lectures, assignments, quizzes, exams, and other resources). Specifically, lecture slides and pre-recorded lectures will be available each week on Canvas. Important course announcements will also be posted on Canvas. Your main interaction with the team teaching will occur through Canvas. Additionally, you will be able to check your grades for all course components. You are also encouraged to use the discussion board and/or chat functions to contact other students about lectures, post questions or clarifications about the course concepts, or organize study sessions with your classmates.

You can access Canvas from the SFU homepage, click on “sign in” then on “Canvas” or the following link (https://canvas.sfu.ca) and sign in with your SFU login information. Once signed in, you will see a list of the courses you are taking that are using Canvas each semester. For technical assistance with Canvas see: http://www.sfu.ca/canvas/student-guide.html

Blackboard (BB) Collaborate:
This course will use Blackboard Collaborate in Canvas, specifically for all tutorials, office hours, and meetings. BB Collaborate is a real-time video conferencing tool that will be used primarily to host interactive tutorials. Tutorials will be held weekly at their originally scheduled days and times. Students are expected to attend their registered tutorial in real-time via BB Collaborate each week. Office hours as well as Q and A sessions will also be held on BB Collaborate each week. You can access BB Collaborate within Canvas from the course’s homepage.

Methods of Instruction:
Lectures will be pre-recorded and posted on Canvas on Mondays. Students are expected to watch the lectures prior to their tutorial each week. On Mondays, your instructor will also host a Q & A on BB Collaborate for students to ask questions about the course materials and components. Tutorials will be held in real time on BB Collaborate at their original times.

See the tables below for a breakdown of the course delivery.

Lecture

REQUIREMENTS:

Assignments:
There are three written assignments required in this course. The assignments are designed to provide you with an opportunity to practice thinking and writing about statistical concepts, as well as practice computing the core statistical techniques reviewed in the course. Each of the assignments will consist of a combination of conceptual and computational questions.
Exams:
There are two exams in this course: a midterm exam and a final exam. The final exam is cumulative, but most questions will come from the second half of the course. All material covered in the lectures and assigned textbook readings is testable. Exams will consist of multiple choice and short answer questions. The exams will include a combination of conceptual and computational questions. A calculator is required for both exams; graphing calculators and cellphones will not be permitted.