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John D. Spurrier

Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Statistics

Principal of the Capstone Scholars

Education

B.A. Mathematics, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1970
M.A. Statistics, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1971
Ph. D. Statistics, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1974

Honors

Elected Fellow, American Statistical Association, 1992
Michael J. Mungo Teaching Award, Univ. of S.C., 1995
Outstanding Honors Professor, Sciences, Univ. of S.C., 1995
Univ. of S.C. AMOCO Foundation Outstanding Teaching Award, 2000
Mu Sigma Rho Statistical Education Award, 2000
Mortar Board Excellence in Teaching Award, Univ. of S.C., 2000-2001
Governor's Professor of the Year Award, 2002
College of Science and Mathematics Outstanding Advisor Award, 2004
Univ. of S.C. Ada B. Thomas Faculty Advising Award, 2005
Univ. of S.C. John N. Gardner Inspirational Faculty Award, 2007

Research

Research interests include multiple comparisons, nonparametrics, statistical education. Broad interests in developing methodology to solve applied problems.

  • Click to see a list of my publications.

  • Click to download my vita.

  • To contact me:

    E-mail:spurrier@stat.sc.edu

    Mail:
    Department of Statistics
    University of South Carolina
    USA

    Telephone:
    (803) 777-7800 (Statistics office)
    (803) 777-4411 (Capstone Scholars office)
    (803) 777-5072 (direct to my statistics office)
    (803) 777-4436 (direct to my Capstone Scholars office)

    FAX:
    (803) 777-4048 (Statistics office)
    (803) 777-4412 (Capstone Scholars Office)

    FALL 2008 COURSE

  • Click to see the STAT 590 syllabus.

    SPRING 2008 COURSES

  • Click to see the STAT 110 syllabus.

  • My UNIV 290 syllabus is not currently available online.

    Vital Statistics

    Bats: Left
    Throws: Left
    Position: 1st Base
    Scouting Report: Good Glove, Spray Hitter, No Power, Absolutely No Speed

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