Stat 1000 Calculator Tips

Published: Fri, 10/08/10

 
Hi ,
 
You are receing this e-mail because you indicated when you signed up for Grant's Updates that you are taking Stat 1000 this term.  If in fact, you are not taking Stat 1000, please reply to this e-mail and let me know, and I will fix that.
 
Throughout the term I will send you all sorts of tips to help you study and learn the course.  You probably already have done so, but, if not, I strongly recommend you purchase my Basic Stats 1 Study Book.  You will find it a great resource to learn the course.  I pride myself in explaining things in clear, everyday language.  I also provided numerous examples of all the key concepts with step-by-step solutions.  You can order my book at UMSU Digital Copy Centre at University Centre at UM campus.  They make the book to order so please allow one business day.  The book is split into two volumes and each volume costs $45 + tax.
 
If you ever want to look back over a previous tip I have sent, do note that all my tips can be found in my archive.  Click this link to go straight to my archive:
 
Grant's Updates Archive
 
Stat 1000 Calculator Tips
 
Make sure you have a good, but inexpensive, scientific calculator for this course.  You cannot use a graphing or programmable calculator, though.  You can get a calculator that does everything you need for less than $20 (less than $10 during the back-to-school sales).  My favourite brand is Sharp, but Casio and Texas Instruments calculators are good, too.  There are numerous models that are good.  A good indicator is arrow buttons.  If your calculator has four arrow buttons at the top of the keypad (up, down, left, right) or a dial with the four compass points on it, then you can rest-assured it is capable of everything you need in this course.  If you are not sure if your calculator is good enough call me at 489-2884 with your calculator in hand and we will find out.
 
I have attached to this e-mail Appendix D of my study book which shows you how to do some important statistical number-crunching for various makes and models of calculators.