STAT 2118 11 Regression Analysis
Course: STAT 2118 11
Semester: Fall 2014, 08/25 – 12/06
Time: Tuesday, 06:10PM - 08:40PM; Location: GELM 608
Tuesday, 09:00PM – 10:00PM; Location: ROME B104
INSTRUCTOR
Name: Dr. Zhenyu Rick Liu
Phone: 202-994-6357
E-mail:
Office hours: Tuesday 05:20PM - 06:00PM or by appointment
TEXTBOOK
Kutner, Nachtsheim, and Neter, Applied Linear Regression Models (4th edition) 2004, McGraw-Hill/Irwin. (Available at GW Bookstore)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course discusses the techniques and statistical inferences for linear regression models and it will cover selected sections in Chapters 1-12. We also learn how to use SAS to perform regression analysis.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
As a result of completing this course, students will be able to:
1. Understand the statistical methodology for regression analysis;
2. Fit a simple or multiple linear regression model;
3. Conduct statistical inferences (estimation/prediction and hypothesis testing) for regression models;
4. Check assumptions and propose remedial measures to improve models.
QUIZZES
Four quizzes will be given in class through the semester. No make-up quizzes will be allowed.
MIDTERM
A midterm exam covering the material in Chapters 1-5 will be given in the class on October 7th (tentative).
REGRESSION ANALYSIS PRESENTATION AND REPORT
Each student will choose a dataset (subject to approval) to analyze using methods taught in this course. The analysis results will be summarized in a report and presented in class. The presentations/reports will be done/due at the last week of class (tentative).
CLASS PARTICIPATION
In addition to attendance, you will also be expected to participate during lectures – give overview of the material covered in the previous class, ask questions, make comments, etc.
GRADING
· Quizzes (20%),
· Midterm exam (20%),
· Presentation/report (20%),
· Final exam (20%)
· Class participation (20%)
CLASS POLICIES
- Incomplete: A grade of INCOMPLETE will ONLY be given to a student who is passing the course and cannot complete the course due to illness or other well documented circumstances beyond their control.
- Late work: No late work will be accepted.
- Make-up exams: Not allowed, except in well-documented cases of medical emergencies, etc.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
I personally support the GW Code of Academic Integrity. It states: “Academic dishonesty is defined as cheating of any kind, including misrepresenting one's own work, taking credit for the work of others without crediting them and without appropriate authorization, and the fabrication of information.” For the remainder of the code, see: http://www.gwu.edu/~ntegrity/code.html
SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES (DSS)
Any student who may need an accommodation based on the potential impact of a disability should contact the Disability Support Services office at 202-994-8250 in the Marvin Center, Suite 242, to establish eligibility and to coordinate reasonable accommodations. For additional information please refer to: http://gwired.gwu.edu/dss/
UNIVERSITY COUNSELING CENTER (UCC) 202-994-5300
The University Counseling Center (UCC) offers 24/7 assistance and referral to addressstudents'personal, social, career, and study skillsproblems. Services for students include:
- crisis and emergency mental health consultations
- confidential assessment, counseling services (individual and small group), and referrals
http://gwired.gwu.edu/counsel/CounselingServices/AcademicSupportServices
SECURITY
In the case of an emergency, if at all possible, the class should shelter in place. If the building that the class is in is affected, follow the evacuation procedures for the building. After evacuation, seek shelter at a predetermined rendezvous location.