Linear Models (3560)

  
Coordinating lecturer :Prof. dr. Olivier THAS 
  
Member of the teaching team :Prof. dr. Ivy JANSEN 


Language of instruction : English


Credits: 5,0
  
Period: semester 1 (5sp)
  
2nd Chance Exam1: Yes
  
Final grade2: Numerical
 
Exam contract: not possible


 
Sequentiality
 
   No sequentiality

Prerequisites

The student has knowledge of basic concepts from probability and statistics, as well as familiarity with matrix algebra and basic R programming and reporting skills.



Content

This course introduces the student to simple and multiple linear regression models, including analysis of variance. The course starts with an introduction to statistical modelling and then moves to the linear model. The following topics are covered: parameter estimation, statistical inference on the parameters, prediction, model selection and model assessment. The course also focuses on the interpretation of the models and their parameters and the correct use of the models and methods. The student will also learn to perform data analyses with linear models in statistical software (R / SAS) and to correctly report the results of the data analysis.



Organisational and teaching methods
Organisational methods  
Collective feedback moment  
Lecture  
Self-study assignment  
Teaching methods  
Homework  


Evaluation

Semester 1 (5,00sp)

Evaluation method
Written evaluation during teaching period25 %
Transfer of partial marks within the academic year
Homework
Written exam75 %
Transfer of partial marks within the academic year
Open-book
Open questions
Use of study material during evaluation
Explanation (English)For the final written exam students can use their own hand calculator, lecture notes, own notes, hand-book, statistical tables.
Evaluation conditions (participation and/or pass)
Conditions To get a pass mark (>9/20) for this course the student must pass for both the homework assignments (average score) and for the final written exam.
Consequences If the student did not pass for both the homework assignments and for the final written exam, the total score will be the minimum between: - 9 - the sum of all evaluations (homework assignments and written exam) of the course.

Second examination period

Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt
No
 

Compulsory course material
 

All course material (course notes, handouts, video lectures and exercises) will be available on Blackboard. 

R and SAS are used as softwares in this course. 



Learning outcomes
Master of Statistics and Data Science
  •  EC 
  • The student can handle scientific quantitative research questions, independently, effectively, creatively, and correctly using state-of-the-art design and analysis methodology and software.

     
  •  DC 
  • ... correctly using state-of-the-art analysis methodology.

     
  •  DC 
  • ... correctly using state-of-the-art software.

  •  EC 
  • The student can critically appraise methodology and challenge proposals for and reported results of data analysis.

  •  EC 
  • The student has the habit to assess data quality and integrity. 

  •  EC 
  • The student is capable of acquiring new knowledge.

  •  EC 
  • The student knows the ethical, moral, legal, policy making, and privacy context of statistics and data science, and always acts accordingly.

     
  •  DC 
  • The student can explain basic principles regarding ethics and integrity in general.

  •  EC 
  • The student routinely monitors his/her own learning process and adjusts and improves it accordingly.

 

Master of Teaching in Sciences and Technology
  •  EC 
  • 5.4. The master of education is a domain expert SCIENCES: the EM has advanced knowledge and understanding of the domain disciplines relevant to the specific subject doctrine(s).

 

  EC = learning outcomes      DC = partial outcomes      BC = evaluation criteria  
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