Postgraduate Course: Time Series (MATH11131)
Course Outline
School | School of Mathematics |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
Summary | The course offers an introduction to the theory of time series analysis. The aim is to learn the basics of the mathematical theory of linear time series and to acquire practical skills through computer implementation in real-world applications. |
Course description |
Mathematical basics of Probability and Statistics for time series analysis: white noise, expectation, variance, auto-covariance, strong stationarity and second-order stationarity.
- Linear stationary time series: Moving average, Autoregressive and ARMA models.
- Second-order theory and Frequency analysis
- Introduction to GARCH and Stochastic Volatility models
- Introduction to State Space models and the Kalman filter.
- Applications for statistical modelling of biological, environmental and financial data
- Parameter estimation, likelihood based inference and forecasting with time series.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites |
Students MUST have passed:
Statistical Methodology (MATH10095)
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Co-requisites | |
Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | Note that PGT students on School of Mathematics MSc programmes are not required to have taken pre-requisite courses, but they are advised to check that they have studied the material covered in the syllabus of each pre-requisited course before enrolling.
A good understanding of probability at undergraduate level is required. If in doubt, please consult with the Course Organiser. |
Course Delivery Information
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Academic year 2024/25, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Lecture Hours 22,
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 5,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
69 )
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Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
100 %,
Coursework
0 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Additional Information (Assessment) |
Coursework: 0%
Examination: 100% |
Feedback |
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Exam Information |
Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | Time Series (MATH11131) | 2:00 | |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Use the theory and statistical tools of linear time series to analyse temporally structured data
- Use a range of likelihood based methods for statistical estimation and inference
- Use computer packages in R statistical language to fit time series models and produce forecasts in a broad range of applications including biology, finance and the environment
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Reading List
Brockwell-Davis: Introduction to Time Series and Forecasting, 2nd Edition, Springer.
Shumway and Stoffer: Time Series Analysis and Its Applications (with R examples), 4th edition, Springer.
Priestley: Spectral Analysis and Time Series Vol 1. Academic Press.
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Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
Keywords | TS,Time Series |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Ioannis Papastathopoulos
Tel: (0131 6)50 5020
Email: i.papastathopoulos@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Kirstie Paterson
Tel:
Email: Kirstie.Paterson@ed.ac.uk |
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