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Final Examination/Project 99: is a common class project, and is due 5/9/05, 5:30-8:00 p.m., at our normal class location. It is considered smart to work in groups (up to N=3); the write-up must include all the names of your group members.
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Test 2: Covers chapters 5-11 (+other?): Scheduled for May 2, 2005, in class. A movement is underway to move this to Wednesday, 5/4...Sample test is here ; and solutions are here, and are also posted on Blackboard, along with ADDITIONAL SAMPLE TEST 2'S. Key to Test II: Uhh, here's Test 2
Solutions to HW 8-9: Are posted here, to aid you in studying for the exam
Test 1: Covers chapters 1-5 and 13 (Regression): It has been rescueduled to March 16, in class. A review will be conducted Sunday, 3/13 at 1300, and in class Monday. Sample test is available on Blackboard, or HERE.
Key to Test I:
2/11/05: Boxplots!  Instructions for the Rice Student Boxplot Solution, with sample spreadsheet.
Homework is assigned (for those who thought I wouldn't do it...)
1/17/05: Text of MLK's Speech (I have a dream), August 28, 1963. King photos. Assasination official story; another version from "what really happened". Current status.
WELCOME Dr. Ivany!
WELCOME TO MBA/MIB 5315C!
Homework 0 (optional): Assigned 1/19/04, due Monday 1/24/05 (in class) - "Statistics in the News - Estimation of Shredded Documents," good for 1 point on final course grade.   Problem: Using this 12/23/04 news story as your source for data, estimate the equivalent building size needed to store the destroyed documents. I.e., the overall building FOOTPRINT DIMENSION and NUMBER OF FLOORS. Use a building with which we are familiar, e.g., Wleder Hall, the Eiffle Tower, etc. Try to keep it simple (convert everything to linear meters, use rectangular buildings, etc.)   To receive credit, your analysis must: (1) summarize the data for each department; (2) state your assumptions, with an explanation for the data presentation technique you chose; (3) Draw a floorplan layout to validate your claim; (4) paper must be NO MORE THAN 2 PAGES!
Homework 1: Assigned 2/11, due 2/23
Chapter 1: 1.61, 1.62, 1.63, 1.64, 1.65
Homework 2: Assigned 2/11, due 2/23
Chapter 2: 2.51, 2.53, 2.57, 2.61, 2.62
Homework 3: Assigned 2/11, due 2/23
Chapter 3: 3.61, 3.62, 3.69, 3.70, 3.78
Homework Regression.1: Assigned 2/11, due 2/23
Chapter 13: Case 13B, Continental Trucking (p. 548)
Homework 4: Assigned 3/8, due 3/14
Chapter 4: 56, 58, 63, 67, 70, 75, 78
Homework 5: Assigned 3/23, due 3/30
Chapter 5: 84, 97, 105, 106, 115, 116
Homework 6: Assigned 4/6, due 4/13
Chapter 6: 13, 18, 21, 28
Homework 7: Assigned 4/6, due 4/13
Chapter 7: 65, 67, 70, 78, 80
Homework 8: Assigned 4/13, due 4/20
Chapter 8: 58, 59, 61, 64, 66, 75
Homework 9: Assigned 4/13, due 4/20
Chapter 9: 43, 44, 50, 51, 57
Due: | Last day of finals |
TBD for graduating seniors | |
TBD for non-graduating students |