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Introductory Business Statistics Econ 231 CRN 32698 Summer 2013 Jan Wolcutt Text: Basic Statistics for Business & Economics, 7th Edition by Lind, Marchal, and Wathen. McGraw-Hill-Irwin, 2010. The study guide is optional. You will also be required to buy econnect to do homework assignments and download files from Blackboard. The cheapest way to do this is to buy directly from McGraw Hill at http://mpss.mhhe.com/student_connect_resources.php to get started, or go directly to http://www.mhprofessional.com/search/mhhe_results.php?init=1&sort=relevance&cat=108&search_terms=Basic+Statistics+for+Business+%26+Economics&x=0&y=0 or click on register at http://connect.mcgraw-hill.com/class/j_wolcutt_summer_2013 Instead of buying a regular text, you might want to buy the Connect card or the e-book and Connect. Testing: There will be 4 exams during the semester (including the final examination). There will be 6 quizzes (possibly unannounced). If you miss a quiz, you must schedule a make-up within two days. Grading: Your course grade will be based on your performance on three midterm exams, six quizzes, homework and a final exam. The 4 exams are worth 100 points each. The quizzes are worth a total of 50 points. Homework assignments are worth a total of 50 points, or 10% of your grade. No Late Homework! No Extra Credit! Office: 023 Clinton Hall E-mail: [e-mail] (reference Econ 231) Office Hours: Daily office hours: 9:20-9:40 a.m. and 1:30 - 2:30 pm and by appointment.
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