Pstat109 W20 Wainwright

PSTAT 109 Syllabus
Winter 2020
Class Meetings Office Hours
Brian Wainwright MW Music Bulding MW SH 5607F
wainwright@pstat.ucsb.edu 11:00 AM-12:15 PM LLCH 2:00 - 3:00 PM Sobel Seminar Rm.
COURSE WEBSITE: http://gauchospace.ucsb.edu.
It is the student’s responsibility to keep current with updates to the course website and check on
a weekly basis that the posted grades are correct.
MATERIALS:
• Textbook: Statistics for Business and Economics (8th Edition), Newbold, Carlson, and Thorne
• Calculator: You will need to bring a scientific calculator to every class and discussion section.
• Course Notes: I will typically post lecture slides on GauchoSpace either the day of, or occa-
sionally the day before we will be covering them in lecture.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
An introduction to probabilistic modeling and statistical inference for students with basic knowl-
edge of calculus: probability, discrete and continuous random variables, probability distributions,
mean, variance, correlation, sampling, parameter estimation, unbiasedness and efficiency, confi-
dence intervals, hypothesis testing. Computing labs with Excel.
ASSESSMENT:
Discussion/Lab Participation 10%
Weekly Quizzes 20%
Midterm 30%
Final Exam 40%
• Curve or No Curve? There will not be a curve, in the traditional sense, in this class. The
cutoffs between letter grades are based on the distribution of the total weighted points accu-
mulated in the class. This can result in some letter grades having wider ranges while others
may seem narrow. Nevertheless, students will not be negatively ‘curved’ when compared to a
stereotypical percentage , meaning that students scoring in the 90% − 100% range will score in
the A-/A range, 80% − 89% will score at least in the B-/B/B+ range, 70% − 79% will score at
least in the C-/C/C+ range, etcetera.
DISCUSSIONS AND LABS

• Each week there will be one discussion and one lab section supervised by a TA. These sections
will consist of either a worksheet or computer project.
• Attendance will be recorded at each section. A student must be present for the entire section
period in order to receive attendance credit.
• Section attendance and participation are required. The lab portion will make up 10% of your
grade, and the section quizzes (usually given in the discussion section) will account for 20% of
your grade. There are no make-up sections and no make-up quizzes. No exceptions.
• I will drop the lowest quiz grade and lowest lab grade.
HOMEWORK:
Homework will be assigned on a weekly basis, but will NOT be collected. It is important that you
complete the assigned problems and reading in order to do well on the quizzes and exams.
WEEKLY QUIZZES:
During one or both sections out of the week, there will be a short, 10 minute long quiz. The quiz
problem will be similar to the homework. There will be no make-up quizzes. No exceptions.
EXAMS: It is your responsibility to ensure that you are available at the designated midterm and
final exam times. The midterm will take place on Wendesday February 5th and the final exam
will take place on Thursday March 19th, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (all exams will occur in our usual
classroom).
Schedule changes
The Instructor reserves the right to make policy and course changes to the syllabus at any time
with advance notice to students.
The schedule is subject to change depending on the progress of the course.
Late Assignments will not be accepted. However, if a verifiable emergency arises we will work with
you. Yet, we will not grant extensions after the due date has come and gone.
Exam Makeup Policy. Any foreseeable reason for missing an exam must be reported to the in-
structor as soon as possible. In the case that you must miss an exam for a legitimate and documented
reason, the instructor must be notified at least a week in advance.
Academic Dishonesty This will be dealt with severely. Among the prohibited activities are:
• Collaborating or cheating on exams. Students shown to have cheated on an exam will receive a
grade of “0” for that exam
• Attempting to misuse any course-related computer system or tampering with another student’s
coursework.
• Fabricating an excuse for absence.

Academic Integrity. Cheating, plagiarism, and collusion in dishonest activities will not be tolerated.
All work you submit to fulfill course requirements must represent your own efforts. Labs are individual
assignments. It is your responsibility to know the campus rules about academic misconduct. Please
be familiar with Academic Integrity at UCSB.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else’s work as one’s own. Examples include:
Copying and pasting text from websites and presenting it as your own original work. Copying and
pasting text from printed sources (including books, encyclopedias or newspapers) and presenting it
as your own original work. Using another student’s work and claiming it as your own original work.
Cheating: Cheating is the act of pretending (or helping others to pretend) to have mastered course
material through misrepresentation. Examples include: Copying in whole or in part from another
student’s test or paper. Allowing another student to copy from your test or assignment. Stealing,
buying or otherwise obtaining all or part of a test before it is administered. Selling or giving away all
or part of a test before it is administered.
Intellectual Property – Course Materials All course materials (class lectures and discussions,
handouts, examinations, web materials) and the intellectual content of the course itself are pro-
tected by United States Federal Copyright Law and the California Civil Code. UC Policy 102.23
expressly prohibits students (and all other persons) from recording lectures or discussions and from
distributing or selling course materials without the prior written permission of the instructor. (See
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/2710530/PACAOS-100). Students are permitted to make notes solely for
their own private educational use. Exceptions to accommodate students with disabilities may be
granted with appropriate documentation.
Accommodation for Students with Learning and Physical Differences

http://dsp.sa.ucsb.edu/
I am dedicated to facilitating students with learning and physical differences. Please see me for
support for this and other classes.
Providing academic accommodations to students with disabilities is a shared responsibility of the
campus. Students with disabilities are responsible for ensuring that the Disabled Students Program
(DSP) is aware of their disabilities and for providing DSP with appropriate documentation. DSP
is located at 2120 Student Resource Building and serves as the campus liaison regarding issues and
regulations related to students with disabilities. The DSP staff works in an advisory capacity with a
variety of campus departments to ensure that equal access is provided to all disabled students.
General Academic Support. Campus Learning Assistance Services (CLAS) offers instructional
groups, drop-in tutoring, writing and ESL services, skills workshops and one-on-one consultations.
CLAS is located on the third floor of the Student Resource Building.
LGBTQ Syllabus Statement

Gender and Sex Discrimination Policy and Student Support: Under Title IX, university students
are protected from harassment and discrimination based on gender and sex. If a student feels uncom-
fortable or in need of support at any time related to their gender, sex, and/or sexual orientation, please
contact your TA and/or course instructor immediately. If a student would like to disclose information
related to pronouns, name changes, or identities, we encourage you to do so. UCSB’s Resource Center
for Sexual and Gender Diversity on the 3rd floor of the Student Resource Building is also available to
advocate and be of and support to students.
Non-discrimination Policy
All students have the right to learn and participate in a classroom environment free of intimidation,
harassment, and discrimination based on characteristics such as gender, race, age, sexual orientation,
disability, religious or political beliefs and affiliations. I will address any related issues that surface
immediately; please help me to cultivate a positive classroom environment by communicating any
concerns that you have.
Managing Stress. Personal concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships, depression, cultural
differences, can interfere with the ability of students to succeed and thrive. For resources, contact
UCSB Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS).
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

If you are experiencing any difficulties meeting class requirements, or any difficulties in your per-
sonal life, please contact Counseling and Psychological Services. For information, please call (805-893-
4411) or visit their web site (www.counseling.ucsb.edu).
STATEMENT ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT

“UCSB does not tolerate sexual harassment/sexual violence, which is prohibited by University
policy and state and federal law. The Title IX Compliance and Sexual Harassment Policy Compliance
Office (TIX/SHPC) provides assistance in preventing and resolving and investigating complaints of
sexual harassment/sexual violence and gender discrimination.” (https://oeosh.ucsb.edu/titleix/)
CRASHING
If you are not yet registered, then during week one you should attend the discussion section—or
sections—that best fits in your schedule. The TA will generate a crashers list and submit it to the
PSTAT administrative person in charge. You must sign up for one section and stick with this section
for the entire quarter.
Campus Services
Please use the following link to find support services available to you: http://oic.id.ucsb.edu/
getting-started-ucsb/campus-services

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COURSE WEBSITE: http://gauchospace.ucsb.edu.

DISCUSSIONS AND LABS

• Fabricating an excuse for absence.

Accommodation for Students with Learning and Physical Differences

LGBTQ Syllabus Statement

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

STATEMENT ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT

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