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Introduction to Statistical Adventures: Strategies for Success in STOR 89

Join us for the first lecture of STOR 89, where Dr. Jan Hannig discusses the exciting world of statistics and its relevance to our everyday lives. Learn valuable strategies for success in this mathematics course, including how to actively engage in class, ask questions, and utilize office hours effectively. Dr. Hannig also shares insights about his background, interests, and why statistics matters. By fostering a collaborative environment, students will explore the real-world applications of statistics while gearing up for an enriching learning experience.

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Introduction to Statistical Adventures: Strategies for Success in STOR 89

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  1. Lecture 1 Adventures in statistics

  2. Jan Hannig • 330 Hanes Building • jan.hannig@unc.edu, • (919) 962-7511 • Personal webpagehttp://www.unc.edu/~hannig • Course webpage http://www.unc.edu/~hannig/STOR89 Lecture 1

  3. Course Webpage • http://www.unc.edu/~hannig/STOR89 • Blackboard@UNC • http://sakai.unc.edu • Check grades through Gradebook • Make sure you have the correct email address on file to receive email announcements. Lecture 1

  4. Strategy for Success • Stay active/involved in class. • Ask questions during class (especially if you can not understand something). • Do not feel shy or inadequate (you are not the only one …) • Answer questions to help other students if you can. • Keep pace with the lectures, review and do homework to help understand the materials. • Make effective use of office hours • Help you to answer questions about homework and lectures • Private time vs. public time • You already paid for this service, so why not use it? Lecture 1

  5. To Know YOU Better and Quicker • Talk with me before or after class • Concerns about this “mathematics” class • Suggestions to improve the lectures • Things you like and dislike • Come to my office (during office hours or not) • Hanes 330 • M 11:00 – 12:00 • Office hours: open-door, no appointments needed • Call (919.962.7511) • Email (jan.hannig@unc.edu). • Sakai Discussions • Ask and answer questions in class. Lecture 1

  6. Where am I from? • Can you venture a guess?

  7. Czech Republic Lecture 1

  8. Prague Lecture 1

  9. Michigan State Lecture 1

  10. Colorado State Lecture 1

  11. Married to ShevaunNeupert Lecture 1

  12. Just had a child • Klára was born January 29, 2014! Lecture 1

  13. She is almost 1

  14. Interests • Mountain biking • Cello • My church (Greenleaf Vineyard) • Of course • Research • Teaching Lecture 1

  15. Statistics • Science of data • Description of reality • Prediction of unobserved quantities • Uncertainty quantification

  16. Perception • A lot of people do not like statistics • My wife says I teach statistics • but is a professor of psychology • Assignment: Ask 10 people what they think about statistics. Write up a summary to turn in. Share with the class if any responses are funny.

  17. Brainstorming • Where do you think statistics shows up in our lives and why?

  18. R requirement • We will use program called R • Download it for free from http://www.r-project.org

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