Handbook - Statistical Modelling and Computing

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Overview

The course is an undergraduate level course in statistical modelling and computing, and is a compulsory third-year course for student completing statistics majors. The course introduces modern approaches to statistical modelling and computing. Topics covered in seminars include linear models, generalised linear models, Bayesian linear model, nonparametric regression, nonparametric density … For more content click the Read More button below.

The course is an undergraduate level course in statistical modelling and computing, and is a compulsory third-year course for student completing statistics majors. The course introduces modern approaches to statistical modelling and computing. Topics covered in seminars include linear models, generalised linear models, Bayesian linear model, nonparametric regression, nonparametric density estimation and bandwidth selection, Monte Carlo simulation, bootstrap method and Markov chain Monte Carlo. Implementation of the above procedures is conducted using the statistical package R which is introduced during tutorial classes.

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: MATH2831 or MATH2931

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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Course Outline

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MATH3821 Course Outline

Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$516
Domestic Students	$6330
International Students	$6330

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