STAT 3000
Fall 2000
Computer exercise I
Data Presentation & Descriptive Statistics
Due: Monday, October 2, 2000
Points: 75
The purpose of this computer exercise is to make you familiar with computer-based
statistical data analysis. This exercise will introduce you to exploratory data analysis
using Microsoft Excel and the Web-based statistical package Statlets.
You have to complete the exercise using a computer and turn in an original printout. The
printout should be concise and contain computer-generated graphs and tables. The
printout should be carefully annotated (all graphs and tables must be numbered - either by
hand or typed). Additional comments and explanations should be provided on a separate
sheet of paper (either by hand or typed). In order to reduce the number of pages to print,
it might be useful to import or copy graphs and tables into a text processor (such as
Microsoft Word) where you can edit them, e.g., adjust their size so that more than one
graph and/or table fit on one page.
References:
To complete this exercise, you will have to consult the following sources of information:
- Computer lab manual (handout, also
http://www.math.usu.edu/~vukasino/teaching/fall2000/complab/manual1_001.PDF)
- Microsoft Excel help sheet (handout, also
http://www.math.usu.edu/~vukasino/teaching/fall2000/complab/excel_help.PDF)
- Statlets Manual (http://www.statlets.com/usermanual/index.htm)
Grading criteria:
The maximum number of points for this exercise is 75. The following components will
be considered when grading your exercises:
Correctness of graphs and calculations 30%
Labeling 20%
Overall appearance and technical quality 30%
Explanations and comments (where applicable) 20%
You can work on this exercise individually or in groups of max. 3 students. If you
work in groups, make sure that the names of all group members are listed on the printout.
It will be assumed that all members have contributed equally to the final outcome of the
exercises. All members will be given the same number of points.
