STAT2008 Regression Modelling
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Finance, Actuarial Studies & Appl Stats |
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| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Statistics |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2011 and First Semester, 2012 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Objectives: The course is designed to emphasise the principles of statistical modelling through the cycle of proposing a model, fitting it, criticising it, and modifying it. The use of graphical methods will also be stressed. Introduction to S-Plus. The simple linear model: statistical inference for simple linear regression, estimation and model diagnostics; transformation models; interpretation of simple linear models. Multiple regression models: matrix formulation; estimation and diagnostics; outliers and measures of influence; variable selection. Models with indicator variables (including experimental designs). |
| Learning Outcomes |
On completion of this course students should have an understanding of and be able to apply the techniques outlined in the course description. |
| Indicative Assessment |
The following final assessment scheme is proposed:
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| Workload |
Three contact hours per week plus private study time of at least 7 hours per week. |
| Areas of Interest | Actuarial Studies and Statistics |
| Requisite Statement |
Completion of STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods or STAT1003 Statistical Techniques or STAT2001 Introductory Mathematical Statistics. |
| Prescribed Texts |
See Course Website |
| Preliminary Reading |
See Course Website |
| Indicative Reading List |
See Course Website |
| Other Information |
See Course Website |
| Science Group | B |
| Academic Contact | School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Applied Statistics |
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