The University of New South Wales

go to UNSW home page

Postgraduate Handbook

PRINT THIS PAGE
Applied Regression Analysis - MATH5806
 Library lawn

   
   
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
  

Description

Introduction to flexible and modern approaches to statistical computing with strong emphasis on applications and computing. Linear and nonlinear models; ridge regression; nonparametric regression using kernel smoothers and smoothing splines; bandwidth selection for kernel smoothers; generalised linear models; generalised additive models; analysis of residuals; projection pursuit regression and principal component regression. Statistical packages include R.

URL for this page:

© The University of New South Wales (CRICOS Provider No.: 00098G), 2004-2011. The information contained in this Handbook is indicative only. While every effort is made to keep this information up-to-date, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary arrangements, programs and courses at any time without notice and at its discretion. While the University will try to avoid or minimise any inconvenience, changes may also be made to programs, courses and staff after enrolment. The University may also set limits on the number of students in a course.