FAQs

For Baruch College STA 2000 Students.

This FAQ Page Revised August 2024

Starting Out

Textbook

About the textbook

Author -Levine

Custom Package Title -Business Statistics Package for Baruch College / City University of New York

Custom Package ISBN (Loose leaf + MyLab) -9780136477129

Custom Pkg Net Price -$80 net

Custom Access Card ISBN -MyLab Statistics New Design for Business Statistics: A First Course for Baruch College / City University of New York -- Standalone Access Card

Custom Access Card ISBN -9780136425687

Custom Access Card Net Price -$65 net

Is the textbook required?

Yes.

What is the best way to acquire the textbook?

To register for the Pearson.com course STA 2000 - Fall 2024 - FTRA:

1. Go to https://mlm.pearson.com/enrollment/hwang31142

2. Sign in with your Pearson student account or create your account.

For Instructors creating a Student account, do not use your instructor credentials.

3. Select any available access option, if asked.

» Enter a prepaid access code that came with your textbook or from the bookstore.

» Buy instant access using a credit card or PayPal.

» Select Get temporary access without payment.

4. Select Go to my course.

5. Select STA 2000 - Fall 2024 - FTRA from My Courses.

If you contact Pearson Support, give them the course ID: hwang31142

Assignments

How many quizzes?

There will probably be 4 quizzes. At the time of this writing, the plan is to administer the quizzes on Pearson.

May I submit assignments to you on paper?

No.  Assignments must be submitted to me through Brightspace or Pearson MyLab. 

May I submit assignments by email?

No.  Assignments must be submitted to me through Brightspace or Pearson MyLab. 

Quizzes / Exams

Will I be allowed to go to the bathroom during an exam?

Absolutely not.  There are no circumstances under which you will be allowed to go to the bathroom during an ongoing examination. 

How many questions?

Two hours worth.

Will my instructor be present at exams?

Yes, that's the plan, barring any unexpected emergencies. 

What do you think of cheating on quizzes / exams in this class?

As you know, cheating is not allowed on this or any other exam and, given the way the exam is structured, will likely hurt your performance. The exam will rely on the honor code that:

How many questions?

Several.

The Final Exam

Is it a departmental exam?

Yes 

Is it comprehensive?

Yes.

What else should I know for taking this test?

Recall that for the Fall 2023 Final exam, we are using Pearson MyLab with their lockdown browser.  You already have instructions for downloading it and testing it.  https://help.pearsoncmg.com/xl/instructor/instructor_help/Content/use_pearson_ldb.htm 

You will not be able to switch to MS Excel, so you will have to learn how to use Statcrunch.  See tutorials here https://media.pearsoncmg.com/ov2/aw/aw_mml_shared_1/statistics/TechnologyTutorial/studycard_statcrunch.html

What topics should I study?

(See above.) Everything from the beginning of the course to the end.  

Are there reviews? Practice Exams?

Yes, see the "Prep for Exams" section of the Handouts page

What should I bring to the exam?

Something to write with, probably a #2 pencil. And a calculator. Currently this exam is administered over Pearson MyLab, so make sure you have paper, brief notes (a "cheat" sheet), and whatever else you use when you do HW problems.

Should I bring formula sheets? Tables?

If the exam takes place in school, you will be provided with formulas and tables.  If the exam is online, then yes, print out the formulas and tables packet and bring it along to the test.

How will the final grade be calculated?

According to the grading plan laid out in the syllabus.

Will we be allowed to go to the bathroom during the exam?

Absolutely not. You will need all the time allotted so, even if the exam is online, plan ahead.

If I show you that another STA 2000 instructor has a better way of calculating the final grade in the course, will you use that one?

If I show you that another STA 2000 student has done better work than you, will you ... um, never mind.

Can you teach me everything I need to know for the final?

Sure. Just come to class all during the semester. And review the online lecture notes. No problem.