Stat 432- Statistical Computer Packages and Their Applications: SAS

Winter 2012 – Merve Gurlu

Basic Information

  • Instructor: CIRC Merve Gurlu
  • Time and location of classes: Stat 432 is a 1-credit four-week course from Jan 4, 2012 to Jan 25, 2012, TuTh 6:00pm-9:10pm in ENGR 122.
  • Course Web Page: http://circ.umbc.edu/outreach/software-packages/stat432winter12/
  • Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in Stat 350, Stat 351, Stat 355, Stat 453 or instructor approval.
  • Grading policy: Your grade in this course will be based on your performance in the programming assignments which you will be doing in this course. There will be total of 4 projects and each will be worth 25 points.
    Letter grades for the course will be decided using the following:

    Score above 90% 80% 65% 50% otherwise
    Letter grade A B C D F

    Please note that the syllabus is subject to change by announcement.

Learning Goals

Upon completion of this class you should

  • be able to use basic data steps,
  • know descriptive statistics procedures,
  • know how to create different types of charts,
  • know how to use SAS for hypothesis testing and regression analysis,
  • be able to use random number generating functions,
  • be familiar with SAS MACRO and IML (Interactive Matrix Language) features,
  • be able to produce presentable SAS output.

List of the Topics Covered

Lecture Day Date Main Topic(s)
1 Tu 01/03/2012 SAS Basics: Data Step and Data Management
2 Th 01/05/2012 Descriptive Statistics, Creating Charts and Hypothesis Testing
3 Tu 01/10/2012 Regression Analysis and Random Number Generation
4 Th 01/12/2012 MACRO and IML (Interactive Matrix Language)
5 Tu 01/17/2012 Makeup Class For Snow Cancellation (If necessary)

UMBC Academic Integrity Policy

By enrolling in this course, each student assumes the responsibilities of an active participant in UMBC’s scholarly community in which everyone’s academic work and behavior are held to the highest standards of honesty. Cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, and helping others to commit these acts are all forms of academic dishonesty, and they are wrong. Academic misconduct could result in disciplinary action that may include, but is not limited to, suspension or dismissal. To read the full Student Academic Conduct Policy, consult the UMBC Student Handbook, the Faculty Handbook, the UMBC Integrity webpage www.umbc.edu/integrity, or the Graduate School website www.umbc.edu/gradschool.

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