APPLIED CATEGORICAL DATA ANALYSIS

STAT 456

Theory and applications of multivariate statistical methods. Basic concepts and statistical reasoning which underlie the techniques of multivariate analysis. Ideas rather than derivations stressed although basic models discussed to give the student some feeling for their adequacy in particular situations. Acquaintance with and use of existing computer programs in the multivariate analysis area.

BMI/STAT 642

Methods for analysis of case-control, cross sectional, and cohort studies. Covers epidemiologic study design, measures of association, rates, classical contingency table methods, and logistic and Poisson regression.

STAT 602

Provides a thorough grounding in modern statistical methods. The specific learning outcomes for the course are to understand data collection in context (how/why data were collected, key questions under study); explore data by effective graphical and numerical summaries; understand probability concepts and models as tools for studying random phenomena and for statistical inference; analyze data using appropriate, modern statistical models, methods, and software; understand the statistical concepts underlying methods; develop the ability to interpret results and critically evaluate the methods used; communicate data analysis and key findings in context.

STAT 333

An introduction to regression with emphasis on the practical aspects. Topics include: straight-line model, role of assumptions, residual analysis, transformations, multiple regression (with some use of matrix notation), multicollinearity, subset selection, and a brief introduction to mixed models.

STAT 443

Introduction to algorithms and applications of classification and regression trees. Recursive partitioning, pruning, and cross-validation estimation of prediction error. Class priors and misclassification costs. Univariate and linear splits. Linear and kernel discriminant analysis and nearest-neighbor classification. Unbiased variable selection and importance scoring of variables. Least-squares, quantile, Poisson, logistic, and proportional hazards regression tree models. Tree ensembles. Subgroup identification of differential treatment effects. Multiple and longitudinal response variables. Missing values and multiple missing value codes. Comparisons with neural networks, support vector machines, and other methods. Bootstrap calibration and post-selection inference. Applications to business, social science, engineering, biology, medicine, and other fields.