Regression analysis 780


 
Module code RAL 780
Qualification Postgraduate
Faculty Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Module content

Matrix methods in statistics. Simple and multiple regression models. Sums of squares of linear sets. Generalised t- and F-tests. Residual analysis. Diagnostics for leverage, influence and multicolinearity. Indicator variables. Regression approach to analysis of variance. Weighted least squares. Theory is combined with practical work. A student cannot get credit for this module with a WST undergraduate major.

Module credits 15.00
NQF Level 08
Service modules Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Prerequisites Admission to either BScHons Statistics and Data Science or BComHons Statistics and Data Science.
Contact time 1 lecture per week, 1 web-based period per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Statistics
Period of presentation Semester 1 or Semester 2

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