Final Exam
Date and Time: Thursday, January 9th 2026
Duration: Exactly 140 minutes
Exam Day Instructions
DIRECTIONS: Read all of the following before you click Start Quiz. The timer will not start yet.
Exam format and allowed materials
This is an open notes, closed book exam with limited internet access.
You may print hard copies of any material.
No internet connected devices are allowed, including phones and tablets.
Exam timing
There is a 24 hour window to complete the exam.
Once you start, you will have exactly 140 minutes to complete the exam.
If you start too close to the end of the window, you may be cut off. Plan accordingly.
Technical requirements
This exam uses Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor, which require a microphone and webcam.
You will have limited access to anything on your computer or the internet.
Your exam environment must align with the video demonstration on the course website (see Interactive Learning Tools, STAT 350).
Ensure you have a working scientific calculator with no internet capabilities.
A scientific calculator is available inside LockDown Browser, but it is not recommended.
Behavioral expectations and academic integrity
You are expected to uphold the Purdue University honor code. Cheating will result in an automatic failure of the course, and a report will be filed with the Office of the Dean of Students.
You are not allowed to talk during the exam, including to yourself or others. This is monitored.
No earbuds or headphones are allowed unless you have specific DRC accommodations.
You may not leave the computer once the exam has started except with prior approval. No bathroom breaks are allowed.
It is prohibited to take pictures of the exam or retain any copies of the questions after the exam.
All normal distribution probabilities and percentiles must use the z table. You may not use a graphing calculator for these calculations.
Unless stated otherwise, all numeric answers should have four decimal places.
If your webcam is not positioned to show you and your writing area during the exam, you will receive a ZERO (0).
Not following these rules, including talking to others or accessing unauthorized material, will result in a ZERO (0) and being reported to the Dean of Students.
Calculation rules
Unless stated otherwise, all numeric answers should have four decimal places.
For the written response question, show your work and calculations as clearly as possible using proper, formal notation.
Preparation recommendations
Have scratch paper and something to write with.
Create a crib sheet summarizing necessary information.
At the end of the exam, you will be required to tear up all scratch paper while the camera is still recording.
Technical issues
A practice environment is available on Brightspace to test your equipment and computing environment. Ensure everything works correctly before the exam.
Make sure your computer and internet connection are reliable before starting.
Choose a quiet location that will remain quiet for the duration of the exam. If you cannot access a quiet location, consider contacting a testing center. Noise may be flagged as potential cheating.
If you encounter critical technical issues during the exam, contact your professor immediately at reese18@purdue.edu.
About the Final Exam
The final exam is a comprehensive assessment, covering the full scope of the course.
This final exam will assess your progress towards reaching all course objectives with a heavy focus on post exam 1 materials.
Final Exam: Help Session by Heekyung Ahn and Hyebin Han
Required Review Materials
Essential Documents for Final Exam
Exam Objectives (Non-Exhaustive List of topics)
Comprehensive Final Exams
These exams cover the entire course content and best represent what to expect:
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Study Guide Resource
Since the final exam is cumulative, it is important to figure out how to determine when to use each method.
Interactive Study Guide
A question/answer form has been created to help guide you in creating your own flow charts for the final exam:
Exam 2 Preparation Materials (Not comprensive for final)
Note
In the Spring and Fall semesters, STAT 350 has Exam 1, Exam 2, and a Final Exam. Exam 2 normally covers Chapters 7 through 11. I am including that material here for your review because it is also covered on the Final Exam in the Winter Session.
Exam 2: Help Session by Heekyung Ahn
Preparation Materials
Important
Start by reading the Exam Procedures and Information document before reviewing other materials.
Essential Documents
Exam Objectives (List of topics)
Previous Exams
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