Module Identifier MA36510  
Module Title LINEAR STATISTICAL MODELS  
Academic Year 2001/2002  
Co-ordinator Mr David Jones  
Semester Semester 1  
Pre-Requisite MA27010  
Course delivery Lecture   19 x 1 hour lectures  
  Seminars / Tutorials   3 x 1 hour example classes  
Assessment Exam   2 Hours (written examination)   100%  
  Resit assessment   2 Hours (written examination)   100%  

General description


The Linear Statistical Model encompasses all elementary statistical techniques such as one and two mean procedures, straight line fitting, etc, and much more besides. This module sets such models in a matrix formulation and shows the neatness and breadth of application of such modelling, at the same time illustrating some illuminating applications of matrices.

Aims


To introduce the scope and breadth of linear matrix modelling.

Learning outcomes


On completion of this module, a student should be able to:

Syllabus


1. DISTRIBUTION THEORY: Random vectors. Multivariate Normal Distribution. Linear Forms. Brief survey of quadratic forms and their independence.
2. GENERAL LINEAR MODEL OF FULL RANK: Formulation. Least squares and the normal equations. Properties of their solution. Effect of independent homoscedastic errors. The Gauss-Markov Theorem.
3. INFERENCE IN THE FULL RANK CASE: Confidence statements. Confidence regions. Prediction intervals. Confidence limits for ratios. The General Linear hypothesis; reduction in the sum of squares principle.

Reading Lists

Books
** Supplementary Text
F A Graybill. (1976) Theory and application of the linear model. Duxbury 0878721088
** Essential Reading
R H Myers & J S Milton. (1991) A FIrst Course in the Theory of Linear Statistical Models. PWS-Kent 0534916457