Thursday, August 29, 2013

August 29, 2013

Announcements

Homework 2 is a medium homework, counting twice as much as a short homework, and is due September 5 at the beginning of class. It will be taken using Google Forms, something I am experimenting with, so please let me know if you run into any problems. This homework requires you to read sections (A.1) through (A.3) of (CN.1) Histograms and VaR.

Today's Class

Open your spreadsheet from last class (if you have it) and also open this spreadsheet

Today we finish the worksheet from last class.

Then we will begin working on this worksheet concerning Value-at-Risk (VaR) and the 2008 financial crisis.

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

August 27 Announcements

Announcements

The following students did not complete the student information sheet, it appears, and needs to do so immediately: Spencer Lawrence, Bailey Garland.

I am very disappointed in students who only listed 3 or 4 survey items on part B of the class worksheet on August 22. That is evidence of someone who wants to do only the bare minimum, and thus I would not trust any data they collected or data analysis they performed. Do better and show you are worthy of trust.

Homework 1 is due August 29 at the beginning of class.

Today you will be given an ID number to be used specifically for this class. Keep this stored somewhere you can access any time (like your smartphone). I will be asking you to use it occasionally, and with no advanced warning.

Homework 2 is a medium homework, counting twice as much as a short homework, and is due September 5 at the beginning of class. It will be taken using Google Forms, something I am experimenting with, so please let me know if you run into any problems. This homework requires you to read sections (A.1) through (A.3) of (CN.1) Histograms and VaR.

Today's Class

At the beginning of every class you should check these announcements and download the data for today, saving the spreadsheet on a drive or stick you can access later.

Today we will complete this worksheet using these data.

See if you are able to download data at this link

Thursday, August 22, 2013

August 22 Announcements

Announcements for Students

August 22

Announcements

If you recently added the class make sure you consult the announcements on August 20 and complete the Student Information Sheet.

Homework 1 is due August 29 at the beginning of class.

Today's Class

Today we are meeting at the Colvin Annex to complete this worksheet.

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Announcements for August 20

Announcements for Students

August 20

Announcements

For next class (on August 22) we will meet at the Colvin Annex. I repeat, do not come to AGH 266 on this day, but the Colvin Annex instead (located by the Colvin Center on Farm Road, next to the tennis courts). Each student will attempt a number of basketball shots and we will record the percent made. Later we will crunch the numbers on these shots to study what determines shooting ability. It is especially important that everyone attend this day and shoot, as we need data on people who are not experienced or are poor at shooting. This activity is mandatory. If you miss this class you must make it up by going to the gym outside of class with my assistant to perform the activity.

Before class on August 22, acquire a gmail address and complete this Student Information Sheet sheet online.

Homework 1 is due August 29 at the beginning of class.

Today's Class

We will discuss the class syllabus posted online at the class website. Any changes to the syllabus will be made in red font.

Tuesday, August 6, 2013