REGRESSION ANALYSIS

STA5RA

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

The main objective of this unit is to provide an introduction to the theory of regression analysis. The topics for this unit include; multiple linear regression; classical estimation and testing; residual analysis; diagnostics; robust regression and modern dimension reduction. This unit considers both theoretical derivations and practical applications through the use of the freely available statistics software package R (see http://www.r-project.org/). Previous knowledge of R is not required. This subject is co-offered with STA4RA although assumes a deeper level of understanding of the subject content.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Luke Prendergast

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: STA3LM or STA4LM and STA3SI or STA4SI

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: STA4RA

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: Non-LTU students (i.e. RMIT or Monash University students) are expected to have a pre-requisite intermediate knowledge of linear models including associated linear algebra results and also of theory related to statistical inference.

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsIntroduction to Linear Regression AnalysisRecommendedRecommended text: Montgomery, D. C, Peck, E. A. and Vining, G.WILEY, 4TH EDITION (2006)

Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Luke Prendergast

Class requirements

Lecture/PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture/practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
Final exam (2 hours)80
Four assignments (approx. 400 words each)20

Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Luke Prendergast

Class requirements

Lecture/PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture/practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
Final exam (2 hours)80
Four assignments (approx. 400 words each)20