STAT 501 - Regression Methods

Fall 2013, Section 001 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 183271

Important Dates

Reg Period: 3/14/2013 - 9/4/2013
First Day of Class: 8/26/2013
End of Class: 12/13/2013

Course Description

Analysis of research data through simple and multiple regression and correlation; polynomial models; indicator variables; step-wise, piece-wise, and logistic regression.

Strong writing skills are recommended for this course. If English is not your native language, it is important that you read additional information regarding English language proficiency before registering for this course.

Prerequisites

STAT 500 or equivalent; matrix algebra

Sample Course Syllabus

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Costs and Fees

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This course will be included in your semester bill.

Remarks

Students are strongly recommended to have access to a PC in order to use the required software.  There are two options of textbooks for this course.  Students may use either:

The first half of the larger Applied Linear Statistical Models contains sections on regression models, the second half on analysis of variance and experimental design.  This first half of the 5th edition text is available published as Applied Linear Regression Models by Kutner, Nachtsheim, and Neter (4th edition).  

Students may use either textbook as they are identical.

The larger Applied Linear Statistical Models  also includes 16 chapters on analysis of variance and experimental design not covered in this course, however these topics are covered in STAT 502 where these chapters are required. Students may consider purchasing the larger text if they are taking both courses.  Applied Linear Statistical Models is considered to be one of the "bibles" of applied statistics so it probably will have value to you beyond this course.

 

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Material Requirements

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Material Title	Edition	Author	ISBN	Source
Applied Linear Regression Models (optional)	4th	Kutner, Nachtsheim and Neter	9780073014661	Students Choice
MiniTab 16 Student License and Media	16	Penn State Computer Store		CAC
Applied Linear Statistical Models (optional)	5th	Kutner, Nachtsheim, Neter, and Li	9780073108742	Students Choice

Technical Requirements

Requires: Students will need a computer with a sound card.

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Software Requirements

Requires: Students will need to have Adobe Reader, QuickTime Player, and Windows XP or 2000. Students will also need to have Microsoft Word 2003 or higher. Students need a recent full version of Minitab (15 or 16). Students may purchase MiniTab 16 (Student License) through the Penn State Computer Store at http://computerstore.psu.edu for approximately $30. (This license expires in June.) Students will need to have their nine-digit PSU ID to purchase the software. MiniTab 16 may also be purchased from MiniTab at http://www.minitab.com/en-US/academic/licensing-options.aspx for approx. $100.00 for a perpetual license. Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate or Masters program are encouraged to purchase the perpetual license as Minitab is also used in other STAT classes.

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