• Course objectives: Basic concepts of statistical models and use of samples - variation, statistical measures, distributions, tests of significance, analysis of variance and elementary experimental design, regression and correlation, chi-square.
• Required text: Principles and Procedures of Statistics: A Biometrical Approach by R.G.D. Steel, J.H. Torrie, and D.A. Dickey, third edition, 1997.
• Additional printed material: Dr. Berger's ST511 lecture notes are available at Sir Speedy on Hillsborough St for about $10.
• Prerequisite: ST311 or graduate standing
• Grading: Course grades will be assigned on the +/- scale as follows:

98-100 A+	90-92 A-	78-86 B	72-74 C+	60-62 C-
93-97 A	87-89 B+	75-77 B-	63-71 C	50-59 D

Homework=35% Midterm Exam=30% Final Exam=35%

• Homework: Up to three late homework assignments (due in class the following lecture period, or they will not be accepted at all) will be accepted without penalty. All other late assignments will receive 75% of their potential score.
• Examinations are "closed book, closed notes,'' and calculators are strongly encouraged. "Cheat sheets'' are allowed as follows: Midterm exam --- two 8 1/2x11, both sides; Final exam --- four 8 1/2x11, both sides. The schedule for the examinations is:

• Audit: If you sign up for an AU grade, you must turn in enough homework to earn a score of 50% of the total homework grade.
• Questions concerning the grading of homework and exams must be raised by the class period following their return. These questions may be addressed to me (exams), or the TA (homework).
• Academic integrity policy: Please refer to the university policy as described in the Code of Student Conduct handbook. For this course, group working on homework assignments is encouraged. Copying solutions from other students (past or present) is, however, strictly prohibited. All exam solutions should be a result of only your work. If this policy has been found to be violated, no credit will be given for the assignment in question.
• Class web page: http://www.stat.ncsu.edu/~sghosh2/TEACHING/st511/

Look for updates, especially on homework assignments.

Summarizing Data and Understanding Randomness (Chap 1 – 3)	2 Weeks
More on Means and Variances (Chap 4 – 5)	2 Weeks
Analysis of Variance (Chap 6 – 9)	5 Weeks
Regression and Correlation (Chap 10 – 11)	3 Weeks
Chi-square Distribution and Contingency Tables	3 Weeks