STAT6038 Regression Modelling
| Offered By | Rsch Sch of Finance, Actuarial Studies & App Stats |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Statistics |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2012 and First Semester, 2013 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
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.
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| Indicative Assessment |
Assignments, 10% Midterm-exam, 25% Three-hour final examination, 65% |
| Workload |
At least 10 hrs/week |
| Course Classification(s) | TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Areas of Interest | Actuarial Studies, Finance, and Statistics |
| Eligibility |
At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree with at least one year of university level study in quantitative analysis, including basic mathematics and data analysis techniques. |
| Programs | Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics, Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics, Graduate Certificate in Business Statistics, Graduate Certificate in Business Statistics, Master of Actuarial Statistics, Master of Actuarial Statistics, Master of Actuarial Studies, and Master of Actuarial Studies |
| Other Information |
Please refer to Course Website |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.
