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Statistical Methods I

Course Subject Code

MA

Course Number

237

Course Long Title

Statistical Methods I

Status

Active

Division

Natural Sciences

Unit(s)

1

Schedule Type

Block Seminar

Instruction Mode

Traditional

Grade Modes

Letter Grades, S/CR/NC, Audit

Course Attributes

CLFR, CLSA

Course Description

Covers statistical methods for learning from data beyond those typically learned in introductory courses. Emphasis on statistical modeling, including multiple linear regression, classification models, and other methods for supervised learning and statistical inference. Additional techniques include non-parametric methods, bootstrap estimation, and analysis of model fit via cross-validation. Includes a strong computational component and will make use of the statistical programing language R for data analysis and simulations.