STA 232B: Applied Statistics II

Subject: STA 232B
Title: Applied Statistics
Units: 4.0
School: College of Letters and Science LS
Department: Statistics STA
Effective Term: 2011 Fall

Learning Activities

  • Lecture - 3.0 hours
  • Laboratory - 1.0 hours

Description

Alternative approaches to regression, model selection, nonparametric methods amenable to linear model framework and their applications.

Prerequisites

STA 106; STA 108; STA 131A; STA 131B; STA 131C; STA 232A; MAT 167

Expanded Course Description

Summary of Course Content: 
Alternative approaches to regression such as ridge and partial least squares, model selection, mixed ANOVA models, and other penalty approaches. 
Nonparametric function estimation methods amenable to a linear model framework (such as spline, polynomial, wavelet etc.). 
Optional: Basic ideas of extrapolation and interpolation, basics of survey sampling, and choice of good bases. 

Illustrative Reading: 
Possible textbooks: 
1. J. Jiang (2007): Linear and generalized linear mixed models and their applications, Springer 
2. W.N. Venables and B.D. Ripley (2003): Modern applied statistics with S-plus, 4th ed, Springer 
3. S.R. Jammalamadaka & D. Sengupta (2003) Linear Models: An Integrated Approach, World Scientific 
4. J.S. Simonoff (1996) Smoothing Methods in Statistics, Springer 
5. J. Faraway (2005) Linear Models with R, Chapman & Hall/CDC 

Potential Course Overlap: 
None