Written midterm - 2014

Midterm date:	12 February 2014
(PDF)	Midterm questions
(PDF)	Midterm questions and solutions

• Date: Wednesday, 12 February
• Starting time: 18:30
• Duration: "infinite time" (within reason). The purpose of the infinite time is that time-induced pressure should not be a factor in the test; we want to see what you know.
• Locations:
  • T13, room 127, if your last name started with A to O
  • T13, room 106, if your last name started with P to Z

What will be covered in the midterm?'

The midterm will cover all material in the course, up to, and including 06 February 2014. This corresponds to material in Chapters 1, 2 and 4 (sections 4.1 to 4.6 inclusive) in the PID book.

Don't forget to bring your copy of statistical tables to the test. This is not provided with the test.

Answering questions in the midterm

• You may bring in any printed materials to the midterm; any textbooks, any papers, etc.
• You may use any calculator during the midterm.
• You may answer the questions in any order in the answer booklet, but please start each question on a new page.
• Time saving tip: never repeat the question back in your answer.
• If anything seems unclear, or information appears to be incomplete, please make a reasonable assumption and continue with the question.

How to prepare for the midterm

• Understand the concepts being learned. My courses are never about finding the right equation, plugging values in and solving. You will obviously need to use equations, but the end goal is demonstrate your understanding of the material, and that you can apply it to new situations.
• Read the questions carefully: they are usually worded precisely. The biggest point where students lose marks is to answer only one part of the question.
• Work through all the assignment problems again, making sure you understand the core concepts.
• Here are some prior midterms and final exams

Year	Midterm	Midterm solutions	Final exam
2010	Midterm (with solutions)		Final exam
2011	Midterm (with solutions)		Final exam
2012	Midterm	Midterm solutions	Final exam
2013	No midterm		Final exam
2014	Midterm	Midterm solutions	NA