These solutions show about the same level of work I expect from you, though I add quite a bit of extra commentary. Please see Show Your Work for the what, why, and how.
Test your understanding of course policies that affect you. After reading the Course Outline you should be able to answer all of these. Give short answers, just a word or phrase. Yes, it’s okay to refer back to the document if you need to.
Answer: Your own resolution to succeed or similar. See Your Success, specifically the closing quotation from Abraham Lincoln.
Remark: Some students give good answers for other important factors in success. But this was a quiz about the Course Outline, and you needed to answer from the Course Outline.
Answer: You need to show your work for any problem that involves calculation. See Written Work.
Answer: Typically 6–9 hours a week, more or less depending on your own ability and your goals. See Your Responsibilities.
Answer: You can create your own crib sheet for use on all quizzes and exams. See Quizzes and Exams.
Answer: Yes, if you don’t distract others. See Your Responsibilities.
Common mistake: Despite the hint, I always get several answers of a simple “Yes” or “No”.
Answer: Pretty much, yes. Remember that you have lots of sources of help! See Your Responsibilities.
Remark: Because I was pretty strict on the first question (single most important factor), I was more lenient with answers on this question.
Answer: If you miss class when there’s a quiz you get a zero for that quiz. Otherwise, attendance doesn’t count directly in your grade, but most students need class to understand the material. Attending classes on time is part of professional conduct so lateness costs you professional conduct points. See Attendance.
Answer: No. Students must each have their own calculator during any quiz or exam, because of the potential for cheating. See Quizzes and Exams. Make sure you bring all necessary materials to every class; this is part of good work skills. See Your Responsibilities. (In the unlikely event that your calculator dies in class or right before, talk to Prof. Marvel and something will be worked out.)
The “no sharing” policy might seem arbitrary. The problem is that TI-83s store graphs, statistics lists, and recently executed commands. I want to make sure that each person does his or her own work.
Answer: No, you can’t make up the quiz or turn in something else instead. But this can be one of your automatic “freebies” that don’t count in your grade. See Quizzes and Exams.
Answer: No. The two “freebies” are not in addition to valid excuses, they allow valid excuses. This means Prof. Marvel doesn’t approve or disapprove your excuse for missing a quiz. See Quizzes and Exams.
Answer: The Baker Center has solution guides with answers and solutions for all problems. You may also be able to buy a solution manual in the bookstore. See Required Texts and Materials.
Answer: You can present your field project to the class, or point out errors by Professor Marvel. See Point System.
Answer: You can check this on the Web site, and you should. All assignments and announcements are duplicated on the class Web site, <http://www.tc3.edu/instruct/sbrown/stat5008c/>. See Required Texts and Materials.
Remark: Some students answered that the assignments are handed out in the syllabus at the start of the course. That’s true, but if you missed class you should still check the Web or ask a classmate in case changes were announced in class.
Answer: Stan Brown
Answer: 2/3. (If you were prevented from completing it by an emergency, talk to Prof. Marvel about a possible extension.) See Labs and Projects.
Remark: Several students answered “none”. Please be aware that even if you don’t have a good reason for not turning in a lab or project in class on the due date, you can still get 2/3 credit for turning it in any time up to the next class.
If someone can suggest a way I could make that section more clear, I’d be pleased to adopt it.
Answer: Never round in the middle of a calculation.
Common mistake: Some students say “no cheating” or some variation. That’s a big no-no, I agree, but it’s not the specific one this question asked for.
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