MA22015: Statistics 2B
[Page last updated: 03 June 2024]
| Academic Year: | 2024/25 |
| Owning Department/School: | Department of Mathematical Sciences |
| Credits: | 5 [equivalent to 10 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 100 |
| Level: | Intermediate (FHEQ level 5) |
| Period: |
- Semester 2
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| Assessment Summary: | CWSI 100% |
| Assessment Detail: |
- Set exercises Individual (CWSI 100%)
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| Supplementary Assessment: |
- Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
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| Requisites: |
Before taking this module you must take MA22014
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| Learning Outcomes: |
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Apply the theory for normal linear models in carrying out data analyses using R
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| Synopsis: | This unit will further develop your knowledge of statistical theory and its application in data analysis, with particular focus on the normal linear model.
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| Content: | Formulation of the general normal linear model
Multiple regression: estimation of model parameters, hypothesis tests and confidence intervals, prediction with assessment of uncertainty.
Modelling of categorical predictors as factors and interpretation main effects and interactions.
Model diagnostics using residuals, leverage and points of influence. Detection and handling of outliers.
Model selection and transformation of variables.
Orthogonality and identifiability. Interpretation of regression coefficients and causality.
Examples of all the above, including case studies analysed using R.
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| Course availability: |
MA22015 is Compulsory on the following courses:
Department of Computer Science
- USCM-AFB32 : BSc(Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics (Year 2)
- USCM-AKB32 : BSc(Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics with professional placement (Year 2)
- USCM-AKB32 : BSc(Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics with study abroad (Year 2)
- USCM-AFM32 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics (Year 2)
- USCM-AKM32 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics with professional placement (Year 2)
- USCM-AKM32 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics with study abroad (Year 2)
Department of Economics
- UHES-AFB12 : BSc(Hons) Economics and Mathematics (Year 2)
- UHES-AKB12 : BSc(Hons) Economics and Mathematics with professional placement (Year 2)
- UHES-AKB12 : BSc(Hons) Economics and Mathematics with professional placement and study abroad (Year 2)
- UHES-AKB12 : BSc(Hons) Economics and Mathematics with study abroad (Year 2)
Department of Mathematical Sciences
- USMA-AFB32 : BSc(Hons) Mathematics and Statistics (Year 2)
- USMA-AKB32 : BSc(Hons) Mathematics and Statistics with professional placement (Year 2)
- USMA-AKB32 : BSc(Hons) Mathematics and Statistics with study abroad (Year 2)
- USMA-AFB33 : BSc(Hons) Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science (Year 2)
- USMA-AKB33 : BSc(Hons) Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science with professional placement (Year 2)
- USMA-AKB33 : BSc(Hons) Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science with study abroad (Year 2)
MA22015 is Optional on the following courses:
Department of Mathematical Sciences
- USMA-AFB30 : BSc(Hons) Mathematics (Year 2)
- USMA-AKB30 : BSc(Hons) Mathematics with professional placement (Year 2)
- USMA-AKB30 : BSc(Hons) Mathematics with study abroad (Year 2)
- USMA-AFM30 : MMath(Hons) Mathematics (Year 2)
- USMA-AKM30 : MMath(Hons) Mathematics with professional placement (Year 2)
- USMA-AKM31 : MMath(Hons) Mathematics with study abroad (Year 2)
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Notes: - This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2024/25 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2025/26 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2024/25.
- Courses and units are subject to change in accordance with normal University procedures.
- Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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