Textbook: An Introduction to Mathematical Statistics and Its Applications, Sixth Edition, (c) 2018, by Richard J. Larsen and Morris L. Marx. We will mainly cover selected portions of chapters 2-7 and 10-11. We will also cover some material not contained in this book, particularly examples pertinent to bioinformatics. Please do NOT get a different edition of the book, as some homework problems and some parts of the text will not match.

Slides: Class slides are posted on the Calendar page of the class website.

Homework: Homework assignments will be posted on the class website and are due Wednesdays at 4 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). You may turn them in at discussion section or at your T.A.'s homework box located in the basement of AP&M (from the AP&M lobby, go down the stairs one floor and take a left for the homework boxes). Graded homework will be handed back in discussion sections.

• Please write your name, student ID number, date, section number (A01-A03), and assignment number at the top of the first page.
• Show your work, and when relevant, circle your final answer.
• Please present your solutions in the order the problems are listed.
• Certain problems will be selected for detailed grading. The remaining problems that are not graded in detail will count towards completeness points. You need to do all problems, including any with full or partial solutions in the book.
• Please staple the pages together. If you turn in loose pages, fold pages together, tear and twist the corners, use paper clips, etc., your pages will probably be separated or snagged into someone else's assignment, and you will not receive credit.
• You may study with others currently enrolled in the class, but the work you turn in should be your own; do not just copy someone else's answer. That includes that you should not copy from an answer manual, answer key, or the internet.
• You are strongly advised to attend section.
• Late homeworks will not be accepted.
• Your lowest homework score (including 0 for not turning in an assignment) will be dropped.

Exams: There will be one midterm (Friday Feburary 7, in class) and one final (Wednesday March 18, 11:30am-2:30pm). They will be comprehensive. Rules and material covered on each exam will be announced the prior week. No make up exams will be given.

Lectures and discussion sections: Attending lectures and discussion sections is a fundamental part of the course. You are responsible for all of the material presented whether or not it is discussed in the textbook or slides.