STAT 425

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

This is the foundation for advanced statistical modeling with a focus on multiple strategies for analyzing data. The course explores linear regression, least squares estimates, F-tests, analysis of residuals, regression diagnostics, transformations, model building, generalized and weighted least squares, PCA, A/B testing, randomization tests, ANOVA, random effects, mixed effects, and longitudinal data. Statistical computing is an integral part of the course. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: STAT 400; MATH 257 or MATH 415. Concurrent Enrollment in STAT 410 is preferred.