What is the role of Calculus in the book?
Calculus topics are not used extensively in this course, though some integration and differentiation is expected, mostly through homework problems. The Calculus prerequisite is primarily intended to assure a certain level of mathematical maturity in the student audience. Question 6: What is the role of technology in the materials? The Minitab software package (version 14) is used to analyze data and perform large scale simulations. Java applets arutilized extensively to provide students with a pre-built visual, dynamic, interactive environment to explore statistical concepts. Excel is used briefly to produce graphical displays and for automatic updating of formulas. No prior knowledge of these tools is assumed and instructions are directly integrated into the investigations. Data files, macros, and applets can be accessed from the ISCAM webpage. We are also considering creating supplementary instructions to be used with the R software program. Ideally, every class meeting would be held
