APPLIED STATISTICS

STA3AS

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

The purpose of STA3AS is to equip graduates with an in depth understanding of modern statistical methods in the following three key topics: 1. Sample surveys with an emphasis on simple random sampling and stratified random sampling. 2. Multivariate analysis with an emphasis on inference for the multivariate mean, checking for underlying multivariate normality, principal component analysis and discriminant analysis. This topic includes an introduction/review of common linear algebra results. 3. Time series analysis with an introduction into the theoretical foundation of Box-Jenkins univariate time series models which form a basis for empirical work with time series data. The software package used in this subject is R.

School: Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Paul Kabaila

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: STM2PM OR STA2MD

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: STA4AS

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Applied Multivariate Statistical Analysis

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Johnson, R.A. and Wichern, D.W.

Year: 2002

Edition/Volume: 5TH ED

Publisher: PEARSON

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Printed text available from University Bookshop

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Paul Kabaila and Luke Prendergast

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Publisher: Department of Mathematics and Statistics

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Time Series Analysis: Forecasting and Control

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Box, G.E.P. and Jenkins, G.M.

Year: 1976

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Publisher: REVISED ED., HOLDEN-DAY, 1976.

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Mathematical Statistics and Data Analysis

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Rice, J.A.

Year: 2007

Edition/Volume: 3RD EDN

Publisher: DUXBURY

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Present clear, well structured proofs of important fundamental results in sample surveys, multivariate analysis and Box-Jenkins univariate time series analysis. This includes clear and concise use of statistical and mathematical vocabulary and notation.
02. Describe and use key sample survey, multivariate analysis and Box-Jenkins univariate time series analysis tools including a justification of appropriate usage based on known model/data conditions
03. Understand some methods of model checking in the context of multivariate analysis.
04. Present clear written communications of statistical results in a manner which can be understood by a scientist who fully understands the variables in the associated data set, but who has only a basic understanding of statistics.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Paul Kabaila

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

3-hour short answer Final Examination

N/AN/AN/ANo70SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

5 Assignments (approx. 240 words each)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4