Math 207: Introduction to Probability and Statistics – Computer Lab

Goals

The computer lab is a place to explore, apply, and more deeply understand concepts from the classroom and textbook. As much as possible, we will use real data sets and examples. Although the computer will do most of the calculations, you will grapple with the important steps of selecting the correct analysis, checking any conditions of the analysis, and interpreting the results. In an effort to aid your understanding of certain topics, the lab session will also be used for small group work, activities, and simulations. Furthermore, new material will sometimes be presented in lab (see weeks 5 and 8).

Assignments

Some homework assignments will require the use of Minitab. Please see me if you have any questions about the assignments, expectations, or use of Minitab (note: the textbook also has sections on the use of Minitab).

Availability of Briggs 421

During the day, Briggs 421 is typically available (unless it is being used for a classroom presentation or lecture); in the evening, it is open until 11:00 p.m. Since Minitab is on the Lawrence network, you can access it from any computer lab on campus.

Tentative Lab Schedule

Date	General Material
T 9/14 R 9/16	No labs
T 9/21 R 9/23	Introduction to Minitab, one-variable graphs, and one-variable numerical statistics
T 9/28 R 9/30	Two-variable analysis: scatterplots, correlation, and regression analysis
T 10/5 R 10/7	Data Analysis
T 10/12 R 10/14	Sampling and experimental design (lecture on new material)
T 10/19 R 10/21	No labs – reading period
T 10/26 R 10/28	Small-group work on sampling-distribution activity
T 11/2 R 11/4	Power of a statistical test (lecture on new material)
T 11/9 R 11/11	Review data-analysis activity
T 11/16 R 11/18	Inference (significance testing, confidence intervals, and power) using Minitab