Postgraduate Course: Computing for Statistics (MATH11117)
Course Outline
School |
School of Mathematics |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
5 |
Home subject area |
Mathematics |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
- Statistical modelling and motivation.
- Statistical computation using specialised software.
- Develops models and methods of regression modelling.
- Practical aspects of statistical modelling.
- Data analysis. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
No Classes have been defined for this Course |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1. Familiarity with statistical modelling.
2. Ability to use specialised statistical software for data analysis, particularly regression analysis and analysis of variance.
3. Ability to interpret the results of statistical analyses.
4. Develop skills in applied statistics.
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Assessment Information
Coursework 100% |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Bruce Worton
Tel: (0131 6)50 4884
Email: Bruce.Worton@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Frances Reid
Tel: (0131 6)50 4883
Email: f.c.reid@ed.ac.uk |
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1 September 2010 6:19 am
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