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Course Outlines

Spring 2021 - STAT 604 G100

Analysis of Experimental and Observational Data (3)

Class Number: 3356

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 20, 2021
    Tue, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    Any course in Statistics. Open only to students in departments other than Statistics and Actuarial Science.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The standard techniques of multiple regression analysis, analysis of variance, and analysis of covariance, and their role in experimental research. Students with credit for STAT 302 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

STAT Workshop Coordinator: Harsha Perera

Outline:

  1. Review: Important concepts from the irst course in statistics will be reviewed.
  2. Simple linear regression (SLR): models summarizing the relationship between two quantitative variables. This includes the estimation and interpretation of model parameters, assessment of the model’s it, inference, and prediction.
  3. Multiple regression: constructing models in which several explanatory variables combine to help explain the variability in a quantitative response variable. This includes model assessment, comparison of two regression lines, interactions between explanatory variables, and multicollinearity. Additional topics may include identifying unusual points, variable selection, and/or coding categorical predictors.
  4. Analysis of variance (ANOVA): Use of models to compare means of a quantitative response variable between groups de ined by a categorical explanatory variable (e.g. a treatment variable). Includes model assessment and inference for comparison of means. If time allows, other topics in ANOVA may be included, such as analysis of covariance, tests for homogeneity of variances, the problem of multiple testing, and/or block designs.


Mode of teaching:

  • Lecture: synchonous (recorded)
  • Tutorials:synchronous (recorded, with scheduled bi-weekly quizzes)
  • Midterms: NA
  • Final exam: synchronous; date: TBA
  • Remote invigilation: Zoom will be used.

 

Grading

  • Quizzes (best 5 out of 6) 65%
  • Final Exam 35%

NOTES:

You must pass the final exam to pass the course.

Above grading is subject to change.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Access to high speed internet and a webcam

RECOMMENDED READING:

STAT2 Modeling with Regression and ANOVA, 2nd ed. by Cannon, Cobb, Hartlaub, et al. Publisher: Macmillan Learning

There may be an e-version of the textbook available, please check the Canvas course for details.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2021

Teaching at SFU in spring 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).