Q & A for COB191

Q: what is the internet link for some of exercises in the assignments?

A: a). text book’s internet link is at: http://vig.prenhall.com/catalog/academic/product/0,1144,0131678310,00.html

b). Dr. Ping Wang’s web page at http://cob2.jmu.edu/wangpx/

c). Dr. Steven Scott’s web page at http://cob.jmu.edu/stevensp/191/cob_191.htm

Q: what are the due dates for projects or assignments?

A: all due dates are clearly specified in the agenda and deadline files for that day or that week and posted on Canvas.

Q: how to hand in projects?

A: It is required that each student hands in a hard copy before the due date, and upload the file to the designated Assignment on Canvas. The file should use a file name that is composed of the last names of all of the group members, such as, WangP_HW01.doc in order for me to find it after downloading.

Q: where to find a copy of the agenda for a class?

A: you can find a copy of the agenda for a class or for a week on Canvas Assignments.

Q: how to hand in assignments?

A: most of assignments should be individually hand – written and thus hand them in as they are. Some portion of assignments may be required to be typed. The typed portion should have a file name as lastname_firstname_HW01.doc as the file name to upload to the designated Assignments on Canvas. A hard copy is required when the assignment is due even though a soft copy (file) is required.

Q: where to find a copy of the course syllabus and other documents on Canvas?

A: you can find the course syllabus, learning objectives and first class Orientation materials on Canvas Syllabus folder.

Q: where to find Excel Tutorial materials on Canvas?

A: you can find the materials for Excel Tutorial on Canvas Pages and follow the links there. There are four files for tutorial purposes: lectureA.xls, lectureB.xls, lectureC.xls and Excel Tutorial Part A.doc. Business Statistics A provides descriptions of the Excel tutorials.

Q: where to find Excel Templates for COB191?

A: you can find Excel template files on Canvas Pages and follow the links there. The file names are lectureA.xls, lectureB.xls and lectureC.xls.

Q: where to find lecture presentation materials?

A: all (from chapter 1 to chapter 10) lecture presentation PowerPoint slides are on Canvas Files folder.

Q: where to find a sample of past quiz or test?

A: you can find copies of past quizzes and tests on Canvas Pages and follow the links there or in you course pack. The quiz number matches pretty close to the chapter number, i.e., quiz 1 is for chapter 1 and the sample tests are from previous semesters.

Q: where to find the answers to the assignments, quizzes and samples tests?

A: you can find answers for most of your assignments in your text book. The answers for quizzes and sample tests are given at the end of the quiz or test or will be posed on Canvas folder to be specified.

Q: where to find a copy of the assignments?

A: you can find copy of assignments on Canvas Assignments or your course pack.

Q: where to find a copy of projects?

A: you can find copy of assignments on Canvas Assignments folder.

Q: what is the attendance policy for COB191?

A: there is a mandatory attendance requirement for COB191. You will get bonus points for perfect attendance. You will be penalized for each class you missed and will be penalized for missing a portion of a class through out the whole semester. Please read COB191 course syllabus for details.

Q: I added to your class late and should I not be penalized for the classes I missed before I added to your class?

A: each student in the class is and will be equally fairly treated. In terms of attendance, there is no difference when you added to the class. Each student started with the bonus points and be penalized for each class missed including the missing due to later registration. Please read the syllabus for details.

Q: where I can find my grades for COB191 during the semester?

A: your attendance and all of other grades are recorded each day and posted on Canvas under Grades. 

Q: why does the class test average I got through email differ from the one you give in class?

A: the one from email does not count the students who missed the tests and did not count any adjustments I made.

Q: What is the best way to study COS191?

A: you should read those comments from former students in the class to find out the best way to study for COB191 at http://cob2.jmu.edu/wangpx/Courses/cob191/HowToStudyStatistics.htm. If you carefully look at the Grade on Canvas, you should find the total 1000 points could be divided into major portions of Tests/Final, Quizzes, Assignments and Misc.