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PFG0069 Statistik III: Regressionsanalys, 4,0 Hp

Ämnen

Matematisk statistik

Utbildningens nivå

Forskarnivå

Språk

Engelska

Förkunskapskrav

Statistics I: Basic Statistics or equivalent

Mål

The objective of the course is to give an overview of linear, nonlinear and nonparametric regression. On completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• specify regression models including conditions and assumptions

• select an appropriate regression model for a given problem

• carry out a regression analysis in the statistical software R

• interpret and evaluate results correctly and draw reasonable conclusions

• clearly and concisely communicate results and conclusion

Innehåll

The course will cover the following topics:

• Simple linear regression.

• Multiple linear regression.

• Nonlinear models.

• Nonparametric regression and generalized additive models (GAM).

• Analysis of residuals.

Examinationsformer och fordringar för godkänd kurs

Passed exercises and passed examination in written and/or oral form.

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