Times and Places
- Lecture (Section 001): M,W,F 02:30 PM - 03:20 PM Keller Hall 3-125.
Instructor
- Charles Geyer
- Office hrs: 3:35–4:25 Monday and 1:25–2:15 Wednesday. Special appointments available if necessary. Office hours will be Zoomed (links in course Canvas site).
- Office: 356 Ford Hall.
- Phone: 612-625-8511
- E-mail: geyer@umn.edu
Teaching Assistant
- He Zhou
- E-mail: zhou1354@umn.edu
Textbook
Categorical Data Analysis, 3rd Edition by Alan Agresti
About the Course
Don't Get Lost
Ask questions in class. If something isn't clear to you, it probably isn't clear to others either. Most questions arise because the instructor hasn't made a connection clear or has inadvertently left out an important point. Your question gives the instructor a chance to explain more clearly.
Because of masks and UNITE and other issues, students may prefer to ask questions in writing in the Canvas discussion thread. There will be a different thread for each class period. Questions can also be asked after the class for those who are watching recordings.
Exams
We are not going to have exams. Grades will be based on homeworks.
Incompletes
University and department policy is that "I" grades are used only when there is a small amount of unfinished work that the student can complete on his or her own before the end of the following semester, when there was a legitimate excuse why the work could not be done on time, and when arrangements have been made with the instructor as to when the work will be done. "I" grades are not given when there is a large amount of work undone and the student would need to attend the class in the next semester to learn the material.
Homework
Homework assignments will be assigned in class and on the homework assignments web page.
Homework must be submitted via Canvas before the time that it is due. Homework will be in the form of Rmarkdown. There must be not only R code run to solve the problem but also words explaining what you are doing. No explanation, no credit.
For info about Rmarkdown, see My Stat 3701 notes on reproducibility. Submit both the Rmarkdown source file (the file with extension Rmd) and an output you get when running it (either HTML or PDF).
Working together in groups on homework is permitted, even encouraged, but each student must do his or her own write-up of the solutions and fully understand them. Talking about problems with other people does help in learning, but just getting solutions doesn't.
Office Hours
They are there for your benefit. If you are having difficulty, please come see the teaching assistant or instructor or both during office hours to get help. If you cannot come to the regularly scheduled office hours, make arrangements after the lecture or lab to see us some other time. Or you can just phone and see if we are available.
Office hours will be via Zoom this semester.
Grading
Graduate students are graded on a basis entirely separate from undergraduate and non-degree students.
Everything counts. Nothing is dropped
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There is no extra credit
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Face Covering
Quoted from the University of Minnesota Face Covering ProtocolAll University of Minnesota faculty, staff, students, and visitors … are required to wear an acceptable face mask that is properly fitted to cover the wearer’s nose and mouth, wrap under the chin, and not have any noticeable gaps at all times when in any enclosed or indoor space on University campuses and properties … regardless of vaccination status
Class cannot proceed unless everyone in the classroom is properly face covered.
Disability Accommodations
The following statement is required by the University on all syllabuses.
The University of Minnesota views disability as an important aspect of diversity, and is committed to providing equitable access to learning opportunities for all students. The Disability Resource Center (DRC) is the campus office that collaborates with students who have disabilities to provide and/or arrange reasonable accommodations.
- If you have, or think you have, a disability in any area such as, mental health, attention, learning, chronic health, sensory, or physical, please contact the DRC office on your campus (UM Twin Cities - 612-626-1333) to arrange a confidential discussion regarding equitable access and reasonable accommodations.
- Students with short-term disabilities, such as a broken arm, can often work with instructors to minimize classroom barriers. In situations where additional assistance is needed, students should contact the DRC as noted above.
- If you are registered with the DRC and have a disability accommodation letter dated for this semester or this year, please contact your instructor early in the semester to review how the accommodations will be applied in the course.
- If you are registered with the DRC and have questions or concerns about your accommodations please contact your (access consultant/disability specialist).
Student Mental Health and Stress Management
The following statement is required by the University on all syllabuses.
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. University of Minnesota services are available to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus via http://www.mentalhealth.umn.edu/.
Academic Honesty and Dishonesty
School of Statistics Policy
The following statement is required by the School of Statistics on all syllabuses.
The following definition of student academic integrity and scholastic dishonesty is slightly modified from the webpage of the University's Office for Student Conduct and Academic Integrity, http://www.oscai.umn.edu:
Scholastic dishonesty means plagiarizing; cheating on assignments or examinations; engaging in unauthorized collaboration on academic work; taking, acquiring, or using test materials without faculty permission; submitting false or incomplete records of academic achievement; acting alone or in cooperation with another to falsify records or to obtain dishonestly grades, honors, awards, or professional endorsement; altering, forging, or misusing a University academic record; or fabricating or falsifying data, research procedures, or data analysis.
All School of Statistics teaching faculty are instructed to refer students who violate the policy for academic honesty and dishonesty to the Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity. A student responsible for scholastic dishonesty can in addition be assigned a penalty up to and including an F or N for the course.
University of Minnesota Policy
You are expected to do your own academic work and cite sources as necessary.
Failing to do so is scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty means
plagiarizing; cheating on assignments or examinations; engaging in unauthorized
collaboration on academic work; taking, acquiring, or using test materials
without faculty permission; submitting false or incomplete records of
academic achievement; acting alone or in cooperation with another to
falsify records or to obtain dishonestly grades, honors, awards,
or professional endorsement; altering, forging, or misusing a University
academic record; or fabricating or falsifying data, research procedures,
or data analysis. (Student Conduct Code:
http://regents.umn.edu/sites/regents.umn.edu/files/policies/Student_Conduct_Code.pdf). If it is determined that a student has cheated,
the student may be given an F
or an N
for the course,
and may face additional sanctions from the University. For additional
information, please see:
http://policy.umn.edu/education/instructorresp.
The Office for Community Standards has compiled a useful list of Frequently Asked Questions pertaining to scholastic dishonesty: https://communitystandards.umn.edu/avoid-violations/avoiding-scholastic-dishonesty. If you have additional questions, please clarify with your instructor for the course. Your instructor can respond to your specific questions regarding what would constitute scholastic dishonesty in the context of a particular class — e.g., whether collaboration on assignments is permitted, requirements and methods for citing sources, if electronic aids are permitted or prohibited during an exam.
Course Rules
As stated in the Homework Section above, collaboration on homework assignments is permitted, but you must do your own write-up that does not copy others.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment
means unwelcome sexual advances,
requests for sexual favors, and/or other verbal or physical conduct
of a sexual nature. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably
interfering with an individual's work or academic performance or creating
an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or academic environment
in any University activity or program. Such behavior is not acceptable
in the University setting. For additional information, please consult
Board of Regents Policy:
https://regents.umn.edu/sites/regents.umn.edu/files/policies/Sexual_Harassment_Sexual_Assault_Stalking_Relationship_Violence.pdf.
Equity, Diversity, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action
The University provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs and facilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. For more information, please consult Board of Regents Policy: http://regents.umn.edu/sites/regents.umn.edu/files/policies/Equity_Diversity_EO_AA.pdf.
Student Jobs as Tutors
The University’s SMART Learning Commons is looking for tutors in statistics!
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The peer tutor program hires undergraduate students with a minimum of
a 3.0 gpa (3.20 is preferred). Tutors must also have earned an
A
in all courses that they support. We have recently started our hiring process for fall. Students that are interested in applying for a tutor position should apply on UMN HR Website. Search job codes 339692 and 341556. Pang Yang (yang2901@umn.edu) is the Tutor Coordinator and is the contact for questions on application status. - Peer tutor pay starts at $12 per hour. Tutors can earn up to $15 based on the amount of training a student completes and the number of hours of tutor experience accumulated.
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In fall we are planning to return to an
in-person
tutor schedule in addition to the online option. Peer tutors will be available in the SMART Learning Commons which are located in Walter, Wilson, and Magrath Libraries. - Some general information can be found at https://www.lib.umn.edu/spaces/smart.
If you might be interested in tutoring please apply or inquire for more information!