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STAT3022: Applied Linear Models

Semester 1, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

In today's data-rich world more and more people from diverse fields are needing to perform statistical analyses and indeed more and more tools for doing so are becoming available; it is relatively easy to point and click and obtain some statistical analysis of your data. But how do you know if any particular analysis is indeed appropriate? Is there another procedure or workflow which would be more suitable? Is there such thing as a best possible approach in a given situation? All of these questions (and more) are addressed in this unit. You will study the foundational core of modern statistical inference, including classical and cutting-edge theory and methods of mathematical statistics with a particular focus on various notions of optimality. The first part of the unit covers various aspects of distribution theory which are necessary for the second part which deals with optimal procedures in estimation and testing. The framework of statistical decision theory is used to unify many of the concepts. You will apply the theory to various real-world problems using statistical software in laboratory sessions. By completing this unit you will develop the necessary skills to confidently choose the best statistical analysis to use in many situations.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Mathematics and Statistics Academic Operations
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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STAT2X11 and (DATA2X02 or STAT2X12)
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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STAT3912 or STAT3012 or STAT3922
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Jennifer Chan, jennifer.chan@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Final exam Written examination
70% Formal exam period 2 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Assignment Assignment
Due week 7 and 13
10% Multiple weeks Variable
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Online task Online quiz
Online quiz
20% Week 11 See Canvas
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2

Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

Representing complete or close to complete mastery of the material.

Distinction

75 - 84

Representing excellence, but substantially less than complete mastery.

Credit

65 - 74

Representing a creditable performance that goes beyond routine knowledge and understanding, but less than excellence.

Pass

50 - 64

Representing at least routine knowledge and understanding over a spectrum of topics and important ideas and concepts in the course.

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 R Programming basics, simple linear regression Lecture (3 hr)  
Week 02 Model diagnostics, inference for linear regression, fitting multiple linear regression models Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)  
Week 03 Inference for multiple regression models, multiple correlation coefficients, Leverage and Cook’s distance, the general F-test Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)  
Week 04 Subset selection using stepwise procedures and AIC, Cp and BIC Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)  
Week 05 Polynomial regression, orthogonal polynomials, Robust regression, 1-way ANOVA Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)  
Week 06 Simultaneous CIs, decomposing sums of squares Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)  
Week 07 Quantitative factors, 2-way ANOVA, interactions Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)  
Week 08 2-way ANOVA with interactions, normality tests Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)  
Week 09 Experimental design, randomised complete block designs, Latin square designs Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)  
Week 10 Incomplete block designs, analysis of covariance, nested factors Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)  
Week 11 Nested designs, random effect model Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)  
Week 12 Variance component estimation, mixed effects models, longitudinal data Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)  
Week 13 Agricultural data, hierarchical data, revision Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)  
Computer lab on weekly topic Computer laboratory (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. apply, formulate, interpret and compare multiple linear regression including evaluation of model diagnostics and outlier detection
  • LO2. apply, construct and interpret multi-way ANOVA models and make inference on all parameters
  • LO3. conduct and master correction for multiple pairwise comparisons by applying the Tukey, Scheffe and Bonferroni correction
  • LO4. perfectly calculate and interpret confidence intervals for all parameters in linear regression and distinguish the difference between confidence intervals and prediction intervals
  • LO5. implement the R function lmer for the fitting of mixed models and explain these complicated models
  • LO6. design of an appropriate scheme for treatment allocation and data collection as well as the correct analysis for complete randomised designs (CBD), randomised CBD (RCBD), Latin square designs (LSD), incomplete block designs (IBD) and balanced IBD (BIBD), ANCOVAs, and nested designs
  • LO7. identify and explain blocks, nested factors, interactions terms, experimental units, observational units, confounding and pseudo-replication in experimental designs.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Change the weighing of quiz and assessment due to reducing 2 quizzes to 1 and each assignment before week 6 can account for at most 5%.

Work, health and safety

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General Laboratory Safety Rules

  • No eating or drinking is allowed in any laboratory under any circumstances
  • A laboratory coat and closed-toe shoes are mandatory
  • Follow safety instructions in your manual and posted in laboratories
  • In case of fire, follow instructions posted outside the laboratory door
  • First aid kits, eye wash and fire extinguishers are located in or immediately outside each laboratory
  • As a precautionary measure, it is recommended that you have a current tetanus immunisation. This can be obtained from University Health Service: unihealth.usyd.edu.au/

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