STAT 503 – Statistical Methods for Biology
Practice Exam 1
The actual exam will be shorter and only worth 50 points.
75 Points
Name: __________________________________________
9:00 AM 10:30 AM Online (circle one)
Please:
1. Do not cheat (don't speak to anyone other than me or a proctor during the exam, and don't
look at anyone else's paper).
2. Write clearly and neatly. If I cannot read your answer, it will be counted wrong.
3. Show your work on all calculations. At a minimum, write the symbolic equations you are
applying.
4. Round final answers to 3 decimal places.
5. Answer questions in the space provided. If you need additional space, clearly mark where
the continuation may be found on both the main exam and at the location of the
continuation.
6. If you have a question or need scrap paper, raise your hand and I or a TA will come to you.
7. Complete sentences are NOT required. Please write only as much as required to completely
answer the question that was asked.
8. Phones, computers, and other electronics that are able to access the internet are not
allowed. Any use of such a device during the exam may result in a score of zero on the test.
9. You are allowed to bring one (1) double-sided, 8.5 × 11 sheet of notes. Notes may be
handwritten or typed in any font size, and can contain any material that you think will be
helpful.
10. You may use a calculator (you may NOT use your phone as a calculator). Graphing
calculators are allowed.
11. Please bring your Purdue Student ID to the exam and be prepared to present it when you
turn the exam in.
12. If you finish early, you may turn in your exam and leave. Please be as quite as possible to
minimize distractions for your classmates.
13. You will have 1.5 hours to complete the exam.