Multivariate Statistical Analysis
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
MATH 3030
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
No
Course ID
101736
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
Timetable/s
This class has not been
timetabled for year 2024.
Course owner
School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences
Course Alert: This course is no longer available for enrolment
Course aim
To provide students with the theoretical and practical knowledge of modern multivariate statistical methods and how to apply these to large data sets using R.
Course content
Introduction to multivariate descriptive statistics and displays; covariance matrices; principal component analysis; factor analysis; multivariate Normal distribution, Hotelling's T-squared; Canonical Correlation Analysis; Clustering; Mosaic Plots.
Textbook(s)
Johnson, Richard A. & Wichern Dean W 2000, Applied Multivariate Statistical Analysis, 5th edition, Prentice Hall , New Jersey
Prerequisite(s)
| Common to all relevant programs | |
|---|---|
| Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
| MATH 1068 | Statistical Methods |
| MATH 1056 | Linear Algebra |
Students who have not undertaken Statistical Methods but can demonstrate an equivalent introductory statistics knowledge may be able to enrol in the course with course coordinator approval.
Corequisite(s)
Nil
Teaching method
| Component | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL, CITY WEST | |||
| Lecture | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
| Tutorial | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
| Directed Study | N/A x 13 weeks | ||
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
Assignment 1, Assignment 2, Final take-home examination
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.125
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