Unit name | Generalised Linear Models 34 |
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Unit code | MATHM5200 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1B (weeks 7 - 12) |
Unit director | Dr. Cho |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
MATH 20800 Statistics 2, MATH 35110 Linear Models |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Mathematics |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
Unit aims
To study both theoretical and practical aspects of statistical modeling, to develop the expertise in selecting and evaluating the model and interpreting the results.
General Description of the Unit
The course is focused on multivariate regression methods with univariate independent outcomes that can take on continuous or categorical values.The topics discussed include:
Model selection, parameter estimation, diagnostics, results interpretation. Methods for estimating the standard error. Regression models for lifetime data. Relation to Other Units
This unit builds on the basic ideas of linear models introduced in Statistics 1 (MATH 11400) and Linear Models (MATH 35110), and extends them to deal with more general specifications.
Additional unit information can be found at http://www.maths.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergrad/current_units/index.html
Learning Objectives
By the end of the unit, the student should have a good understanding of
Transferable Skills
The ability to analyze relatively complex data sets that includes exploratory data analysis, model formulation, statistical computing, model evaluation, diagnostics and the ability to interpret the results for the general audience.
Lectures, examples and homework problems.
80% Examination and 20% Coursework.
Raw scores on the examinations will be determined according to the marking scheme written on the examination paper. The marking scheme, indicating the maximum score per question, is a guide to the relative weighting of the questions. Raw scores are moderated as described in the Undergraduate Handbook.
Reading and references are available at http://www.maths.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergrad/current_units/index.html