Math
385/585 Applied Regression Analysis
Fall 2013
Section 001 10:20 to 11:20, M
W F
Instructor: Dr. Chris Edwards Phone: 424-1358 or 948-3969 Office: Swart 123
Classroom: Swart 5 Text: Applied Linear
Statistical Models, 5th edition, by Kutner,
Nachtsheim, Neter, and
Li. Earlier editions of the
text will likely be adequate, but you will have to allow for different page
numbers and homework problem numbers. Link to Day by Day notes.
Catalog Description: A practical introduction to regression
emphasizing applications rather than theory. Simple and multiple
regression analysis, basic components of experimental design, and elementary
model building. Both
conventional and computer techniques will be used in performing the
analyses. Prerequisite: Math 201 or
Math 301 and Math 256 each with a
grade of C or better.
Course Objectives: The goal of statistics is to gain
understanding from data. This
course focuses on critical thinking and active learning involving statistical
regression. Students will be
engaged in statistical problem solving and will develop intuition concerning
data analysis, including the use of appropriate technology. Specifically students will develop
¥ an awareness of the nature and value of regression
¥ a sound, critical approach to interpreting statistics,
including possible misuses
¥ facility with statistical calculations and evaluations,
using appropriate technology
¥ effective written and oral communication skills
Grading: Final grades are based on
these 300 points:
|
Topic |
Points |
Tentative Date |
Chapters |
Exam 1 |
Simple Linear Regression |
70 pts. |
October 4 |
1 to 4 |
Exam 2 |
Multiple Regression I |
70 pts. |
November 11 |
5 to 8 |
Exam 3 |
Multiple Regression II |
70 pts. |
December 13 |
9 to 11, 13 and 14 |
Homework |
15 Points Each |
90 pts. |
|
|
Final
grades are assigned as follows: 270
pts. A
(90 %) 260
pts. A-
(87 %) 250
pts. B+
(83 %) 240
pts. B
(80 %) 230
pts. B-
(77 %) 220
pts. C+
(73 %) 210
pts. C
(70 %) 200
pts. C-
(67 %) 190
pts. D+
(63 %) 180
pts. D
(60 %) 179
pts. or less F |
Homework: I will collect (around) 5 homework
problems approximately once every other week. The due dates are listed on the course
outline below. I suggest that you
work together in small groups on the homework if you like, but donÕt forget
that I am a resource for you to use.
Often we will use computer software to perform our analyses; include printouts where appropriate, but please make your
papers readable. In other words, I
donÕt want 25 pages of printout handed in if you can summarize it in two.
Office Hours: Office
hours are times when I will be in my office to help you. There are many other times when I am in
my office. If I am in and not busy,
I will be happy to help. My office
hours for Fall 2013 semester are Tuesday 10:30 to 11:30, Wednesday 3:00 to
4:00, or by appointment.
Philosophy: I strongly believe that you, the
student, are the only person who can make yourself learn. Therefore, whenever it is appropriate, I
expect you to discover the mathematics we will be exploring. I do not
feel that lecturing to you will teach you how to do mathematics. I hope to be your guide while we learn
some mathematics, but you will need to do the
learning. I expect each of you to
come to class prepared to digest the dayÕs material. That means you will benefit most by
having read each section of the text and the Day By Day
notes before class.
My idea of education is that one learns by
doing. I believe that you must be
engaged in the learning process to learn well. Therefore, I view my job as a teacher not
as telling you the answers to the problems we will encounter, but rather
pointing you in a direction that will allow you to see the solutions
yourselves. To accomplish that
goal, I will find different interactive activities for us to work on. Your job is to use me, your text, your
friends, and any other resources to become adept at the material.
Math 585 Expectations: Expectations for the graduate students
are understandably more rigorous than for the undergraduate student. Students taking Math 585 will have an
extra theoretical problem added to each homework, to
be assigned during the semester. In
addition, a final project worth 50 points will be due at the end of the
semester. This project will involve
a complete analysis of a data set, including model estimation, development, and
validation.
Homework
Assignments: (subject to change if
we discover difficulties as we go)
Homework 1, due September 16 |
Chapter 1: 1.19 p. 35 |
Homework 2, due September 30 |
Chapter 2: 2.23 p. 93 |
Homework 3, due October 21 |
Chapter 3: 3.17 p. 150-151 |
Homework 4, due November 8 |
Chapter 6: 6.10 p. 249 |
Homework 5, due November 22 |
Chapter 9: 9.15 p. 378-379 |
Homework 6, due December 9 |
Chapter 10: 10.10 b-f p. 415 |
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Managed
by: chris
edwards
Last updated August 15, 2013