APPM-5590 (3) Statistical Modeling

Introduces methods, theory and applications of statistical models, from linear models (simple and multiple linear regression), to hierarchical linear models. Topics such as estimation, residual diagnostics, goodness of fit, transformations, and various strategies for variable selection and model comparison will be discussed in depth. Examples and exercises will be demonstrated using statistical software. Department enforced prereq., APPM 4570 or APPM 4520 or MATH 4520 or instructor consent required. Same as APPM 4590. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.