Prepare Your Computer for the Course

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 1. Confirm that you have the technology tools needed for this course.
Check your browser at  http://www.webct.com/tuneup.
2. Confirm that you have the required plug-ins.  Follow the instructions in on the WebCT tune-up page. Be sure to load al the plugins.

3.  Install SPSS Student Version 11.0 for Windows  on your computer.

If you purchased your textbook new from FIU's Bookstore, this disk was included.
4.  Install the IPS5e CD-ROM that came with your textbook.
To install the CD-ROM
Insert the IPS5e CD.
Double click on setup. Follow the instructions of the setup wizard to install the CD to your Program Files.
When the CD is installed, use Start --> Programs to find and launch the CD.
Confirm that you can see the main menu of the CD.
Exit the program. 
NOTE: If you purchased a used book, you may not have the IPS4eCD-ROM. Almost all the information on this CD is available online at http://bcs.whfreeman.com/ips5e/ .  The SPSS files are not on this website. Contact me to obtain these files.
5. Install the ActivStats program. 
Click here for step by step instructions  and/or consult the instructions that came with the program.
6.   Create a new folder on your hard disk called STA6166. 
Save (download) the following documents in this folder:
Formula.doc
Picture Gallery 1 and  Picture Gallery 2.
These documents were created to save you time when preparing your homework. 
The formulas can be copied and pasted into your homework document in lieu of your having to create the formula yourself. An example of this procedure is given in Adding a Formula.

The bell curves are images which you can also copy and paste into your homework document. You do not need to create your own images; simply recognize which image is appropriate for the problem you are solving and paste it into the document. (LINK) 


7. Locate Microsoft Equation 3.0, the equation editor which is included with Microsoft Word. 

Open eq_ed_6166.doc and follow the directions.

Installation Directions for Microsoft Equation 3.0:

You must install it from the MS Office installation disks. (Click here for Installation directions.)
Add the equations editor icon to the MS Word toolbar. Click here for the directions.

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