MATH3091 Statistical Modelling II

Module Overview

The module Statistical Modelling II covers in detail the theory of linear regression models, where explanatory variables are used to explain the variation in a response variable, which is assumed to be normally distributed. However, in many practical situations the data are not appropriate for such analysis. For example, the response variable may be binary, and interest may be focused on assessing the dependence of the probability of 'success' on potential explanatory variables. Such techniques are important in many disciplines such as finance, market research and medicine. Alternatively, a variety of biological and social science data are in the form of cross-classified tables of counts, called contingency tables. The structure of such tables can be examined to determine the pattern of interdependence of the cross-classifying variables.

Aims and Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

Derive properties of the exponential family and determine whether a given distribution is a member of the exponential family.
Apply likelihood theory to conduct inference in generalised linear models: estimate parameters, construct confidence intervals, make predictions and compare candidate models.
Fit appropriate generalised linear models to data using R and interpret the fitted models.
Interpret log-linear models in terms of independence and conditional independence.

Syllabus

The module consists of 11 weeks of lectures. The topics for the weeks are roughly as follows: Week 1: Introduction. Revision of distribution and motivation for GLM. Week 2-3: Revision of likelihood-based inference and linear models. Weeks 4-8: GLMs: theory and application. Weeks 9-11: Log-Linear models and contingency tables.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Type	Hours
Independent Study	102
Teaching	48
Total study time	150

Resources & Reading list

Agresti A. An Introduction to Categorical Data Analysis.

Dobson AJ & Barnett AG. An Introduction to Generalized Linear Models.

Faraway J. Extending the Linear Model with R: Generalized Linear, Mixed Effects and Nonparametric Regression Models.

McCullagh P & Nelder JA. Generalized Linear Models.

Cox DR & Snell EJ. Analysis of Binary Data.

Assessment

Summative

Method	Percentage contribution
Coursework	50%
Written assessment	50%

Referral

Method	Percentage contribution
Written assessment	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External

Linked modules

Pre-requisites: MATH2010 AND MATH2011

Costs

Costs associated with this module

Students are responsible for meeting the cost of essential textbooks, and of producing such essays, assignments, laboratory reports and dissertations as are required to fulfil the academic requirements for each programme of study.

In addition to this, students registered for this module typically also have to pay for:

Books and Stationery equipment

Course texts are provided by the library and there are no additional compulsory costs associated with the module

Please also ensure you read the section on additional costs in the University’s Fees, Charges and Expenses Regulations in the University Calendar available at www.calendar.soton.ac.uk.