MATH 6395: Multivariate (Statistical) Methods
Spring 2006
CU 641, 5:30-6:45 p.m. MW
Instructor: Professor Barbara Bailey
Office: CU 613
Office phone: 303-556-4811
e-mail: bbailey@math.cudenver.edu
Office Hours: (tentatively) Monday 4:30-5:30, Wednesday 4:30-5:30, or by appointment.
Class web page: www-math.cudenver.edu/~bbailey/6395
Textbook: Richard A. Johnson and Dean W. Wichern,
Applied Multivariate Statistical Analysis, 5th Ed., Prentice Hall, 2002.
Prerequisites: MATH 5387 or permission of instructor.
Students should have a basic understanding of statistical theory,
linear statistical models, and matrix algebra are qualified for the course.
Grading:
- Homework: 50%
Homework assignments will be given weekly. Collaboration is strongly
encouraged!
Late homework will not be accepted. You may drop your lowest percentage score.
Most assignments will involve computing using the statistical
package R and tutorials will be available.
- Midterm Exam: 20%
The midterm exam will be in-class, given on March 15.
- Final Exam: 30%
The final exam will be a comprehensive, take-home exam.
Course objectives:
This course covers the basics of multivariate statistical analysis,
from both the theoretical and applied perspectives.
Topics:
- Multivariate distributions
- Multivariate linear models
- Graphical methods
- Analysis of covariance matrices (factor analysis, principal components, independence and conditional independence, canonical correlations)
- Classification and discrimination
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Additional CLAS Information
Incomplete grades:
Incomplete grades (IW or
IF) are NOT
granted for low academic performance. To be eligible for an incomplete
grade,
students MUST:
(1) successfully complete a
minimum
of 75% of the course,
(2) have special
circumstances
beyond their control that preclude them from attending class and
completing
graded assignments, and
(3) make arrangements to
complete
missing assignments with the original instructor via completion of a
CLAS
Course Completion Agreement. Verification of special circumstances is
required.
The CLAS Course Completion Agreement is available from the CLAS Advising
Office, NC 2024 or from the Department of
Mathematics.
Spring 2006 Registration and Academic Deadlines:
- CLAS students must always have an accurate mailing and e-mail address:
www.cudenver.edu/registrar
- Students are responsible for completing financial arrangements with
financial aid, family, scholarships, etc.
- January 12, 2006 (5:00 p.m. ) Payment plan deadline for students registering
by December 16, 2005. Students who have not applied for financial aid
are administratively disenrolled for non-payment on January 13, 2006.
- January 19, 2006 (midnight) Last day to be added to the wait-list for a closed
course.
- January 17 - January 27, 2006 Students are responsible for verifying an
accurate Spring 2006 registration via SMART.
- February 1, 2006 (midnight) Last day to add courses via the web SMART system.
- February 1, 2006 (5:00 p.m.) Last day to add 16-week structured courses
without a written petition for a late add. This deadline does not
apply to independent study, internships, and late-starting modular classes.
- February 1, 2006 (5:00 p.m.) Last day to drop a Spring 2006 course for tuition
refund and no transcript notation.
- February 1, 2006 (5:00 p.m.) Last day for undergraduates and graduates to
apply for May 2006 graduation.
- February 10, 2006 (5:00 p.m.) Last day for CLAS students to add a Spring 2006
course. Treated as an absolute deadline.
- April 3, 2006 (5:00 p.m.) Last day to drop a Spring 2006 course without
college approval.
- April 14, 2006 (5:00 p.m.) Last day for CLAS students to drop a Spring 2006
course. Treated as an absolute deadline.
- May 1, 2006 (5:00 p.m.) Last day to withdraw (drop all courses) without
a written petition.
Consult the Academic Calendar for details of other dates and deadlines:
www.cudenver.edu/registrar