MAT 6480 Linear Statistical Models (TEMP). Prerequisites: MAT 5700. The textbook is
R.H. Myers and J.S. Milton, A First Course in the Theory of Linear Statistical Models (2th Edition), McGraw-Hill, Boston, Massachusetts, 1998, ISBN: 0-07-232708-1. (350 pp, $79.69).It is a good habit to browse through the library stacks to become acquainted with the literature on any subject you are studying. An additional textbook is:
B.L. Bowerman and R.T, O'Connell, Linear Statistical Models (2th Edition), Duxbury Thonson Learning, Pacific Grove, 1990, ISBN: 0-534-38018-2. (1024 pp, $77.95).
Overview. The course is based on Linear Algebra and Probability. It explains how different linear vector spaces are involved simultaneously in linear regression analysis. The estimation and hypothesis testing (Chapters 3 and 4) will be covered along with such special topics as stepwise regression and generalized linear models (Chapter 7). Students must read the textbook and must bring it to class. Classes begin Tue 02/Sep/08 and Tue 25/Nov/08 is scheduled as Thursday. No class during Thanksgiving Recess (Thu 27/Nov/08 -- Fri 28/Nov/08). Classes end Wed 10/Dec/08. Check here (frequently) for an update on this syllabus.
Homework Assignments will be given for each of the chapters we cover. Keeping up with the homework is probably the single most important things you can do to improve your chances for a good grade. Clarity and brevity will raise your grade, while unclear explanations and unnecessary material will lower it. The discussion should be typed, printed, or legibly hand-written on ordinary size paper. Illegally documents will not be graded.
Attendance to class will be excused (only) in the case of sickness or other emergency. Missing a bus, oversleeping, other tests the same day, etc., are not sufficient reasons for missing a lecture. You will be asked to document the circumstances which caused you to miss the lecture. Ask questions! It's your responsibility to ask about anything you don't understand. Write down the things that bother you while you're reading the text or working on problems, so you'll be ready with a list of questions when you come to class and/or office hours. There's no such thing as a stupid question, usually other students are grateful that you asked the question. Cell Phones and Pages should be turned off during class. Warning to the wise: It is essential to success in this course that attendance be regular and that homework be done daily. Do not allow yourself to get behind.
Grading. Homework Assignments will give up to 40 points. A Midterm Examination (Wed 15/Oct/08) and Final Examination (Fri 12/Dec/00, 08:00 - 10:30 a.m.) will give 30 points each, to complete the 100 points of the final grade. Tentative grade scale: 100-90(A), 90-80(A-), 80-75(B+), 75-65(B), 65-60(B-), 60-55(C+), 55-45(C), 45-35(C-). Note that the Midterm Exam determines your possible grades, either the A-range (or below), or the B-range (or below). At the end of the semester, finals grades will be posted in final grades, next to the last four digits of the student's PID.
Office Hours. Mon and Wed 10:35 -- 11:20, and by appointment. FAB 1229, Phone (313) 577-3196, Dr. J.L. Menaldi, e-mail: menaldi@wayne.edu (please use your WSU mail), 02/Sep/08.