STATS 3001 - Statistical Modelling III
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2019
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code STATS 3001 Course Statistical Modelling III Coordinating Unit Mathematical Sciences Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites STATS 2107 or (MATHS 2201 and MATHS 2202) Assumed Knowledge Experience with the statistical package R such as would be obtained from STATS 1005 or STATS 2107. Assessment Ongoing assessment, exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Gary Glonek
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the mathematical basis of the general linear model and its extensions to multilevel models and logistic regression.
2. Use the open source programming language R for the analysis of data arising from both observational studies and designed experiments.
3. Explain the role of statistical modelling in discovering information, making predictions and decision making in a range of applications including medicine, engineering, science and social science.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1,2,3 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
1,2,3 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
There is no prescribed text for this course. Lecture notes are provided.Recommended Resources
The following references are recommended reading:
1. A. Agresti. Foundations of linear and generalized linear models. Wiley, 2015.
2. A. Dobson and A. Barnett. An introduction to generalised linear models. Third Edition, Chapman & Hall/CRC, 2008.
3. W. Venables and B. Ripley. Modern Applied Statistics with S. Fourth Edition, Springer, 2002.
Online Learning
This course uses MyUni-Canvas for providing course materials and resources, including lecture notes, assignment papers, tutorial and computing worksheets, solutions, project materials and so on. Students should check their email and MyUni announcements for this course regularly for any notices or correspondence from the Course Coordinator and tutors.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The lecturer guides the students through the course material in 24 lectures. Students are expected to prepare for lectures by reading the printed notes in advance of the lecture, and by engaging with the material in the lectures. Students are expected to attend all lectures, but lectures will be recorded (where appropriate facilities are available) to help with occasional absences and for revision purposes.
In the fortnightly tutorials, students will work on and discuss their solutions in groups, and seek help from the tutors as needed. These exercises will be further supplemented by the fortnightly computing practical sessions during which students will work under guidance on practical data analysis and develop more advanced computing skills using R. A series of three homework assignments and a group project build on the tutorial and practical material, and provides students with the opportunity to gauge their progress and understanding of the course material.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Activity Quantity Workload Hours Lectures 24 72 Tutorials 6 12 Practicals 5 10 Assignments 5 30 Project 1 32 Total 156 Learning Activities Summary
Week: Topics covered 1. Introduction, matrix notation, multiple regression. The linear regression model. 2. Estimable functions and best linear unbiased estimates. The Gauss-Markov Theorem. Inference for multiple regression. Prediction. Symbolic specification of linear models. 3. Factors and contrasts. The marginality principle. 4. Regression diagnostics; influence diagnostics. Leverage and Cook's distance. 5. Model building: variance reduction in randomised experiments; observational studies and quasi-experiments. The role of predictor variables. 6. Model selection algorithms: forwards, backwards and stepwise selection procedures. Box-Cox transformation and the profile likelihood. 7. Generalised least squares (GLS). The geometry of least squares; orthogonal projections. 8. The geometry of least squares (cont.). Estimation of the residual variance; estimable functions; hypothesis tests; expected mean squares. 9. Orthogonality of hypotheses. Extension to generalised least squares. Multistratum experiments and random effects models. 10. Expected mean squares for the split plot experiment. Least squares estimates for balanced factorial experiments. Averaging operators. 11. Logisitic regression; maximum likelihood estimation; inference for regression coefficient. Hypotheses concerning several parameters. 12. Logisitic regression: common odds rations for several 2x2 tables. Prospective and retrospective studies. Model fit and overdispersion.
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Component Assessment mode Week Due Weighting Learning
outcomesAssignments Formative & summative Week set: 2,4,6,8,10 4,6,8,10,12 20% All Group Project Formative & summative Week set: 7 13 10% All Examination Summative 70% All Assessment Related Requirements
An aggregate final score of at least 50% is required to pass the course.Assessment Detail
There are five assignments (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) that contribute 20% of the assessment. There is also a small group project due in Week 13 that contributes 10% of the assessment.
The final exam contributes 70% towards the final mark for the course.
Submission
All written assignments are to be submitted to the designated hand-in box on IW Level 6 by the due date and time with a signed cover sheet attached.
Assignments will have a two week turn-around time for feedback to students.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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