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Office Hours: Immediately after class on Mondays and Thursdays until 11:30.
Prerequisite: Stat 500 or equivalent; matrix algebra. SPECIAL NOTE: in the past students who
have NOT completed Stat500 have struggled in Stat501. I understand that for some Stat500 may
not count as graduate statistics credits and for others you have been advised to take Stat501 and
skip Stat500 in either case that can be an unfortunate error. I will not be held responsible for
you not being prepared nor will I revisit topics for which you should be prepared.
Description: This course offers an introduction into regression analysis. A researcher is often
interested in using sample data to investigate relationships, with an ultimate goal of creating a
model to predict a future value for some dependent variable. The process of finding this
mathematical model that best fits the data involves regression analysis. Topics will include:
simple and multiple linear regression, inference, diagnostics, building a regression model, and
correlation. We will use the statistical software Minitab to conduct our analyses. Minitab is
loaded on the campus computers. If you plan on working away from campus you may want to
consider purchasing a copy at the PSU Computer Store or downloading a free 30-day trial at
www.minitab.com Minitab is not supported on MACs. We will also, on occasion, explore
other software such as SPSS and SAS.
Text: Applied Linear Statistical Models (5th edition), Kutner, Nachtsheim, Neter and Li
OR
Applied Linear Regression Models (4th edition), Kutner, Nachtsheim, Neter
NOTE: Only ONE of the above texts is required as the second listed text is the first half of
the first listed text. The data disc is NOT necessary. Please bring the text with you to lab
meetings. However, if you are considering taking Stat 502 they are currently using the
second half of the 5th edition.
Grading:
- Homework (6): 25% Must be handed in by/on due date. Read homework policy in
Homework folder in ANGEL.
- Quizzes (3): 20% Unannounced, no make ups, must be taken in class.
- Attendance: 15% Based on three unannounced attendance surveys. These may occur
anywhere from the beginning to the end of a class meeting. If you are not present at
when survey is delivered it will count as an absence.
- Final (cumulative): 40% The final will be a two-part, in class exam. Part I will be
given on Thursday, June 26 and Part II on Friday, June 27. Your higher part score
will account for 25% and your lower part score for 15%. THERE IS NO MAKE
UP OR TAKING EXAM EARLY. THE FINAL WILL ONLY BE GIVEN ON
THESE TWO DAYS.
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Collaboration: Although you are expected to complete the work on your own, I understand that
a certain amount of collaboration may occur. However, you must turn in your own work which
presumably reflects your understanding of the material. Please consult the Penn State Academic
Integrity Policy at: http://www.science.psu.edu/academic/Integrity/index.html
1. Since these will be unannounced, you may be tempted to submit an assignment for a friend
who is absent that day. If caught, all parties involved will receive an F for the course that is non-
negotiable.
Collaboration: Although you are expected to complete the work on your own, I understand that
a certain amount of collaboration may occur. However, you must turn in your own work which
presumably reflects your understanding of the material. Please consult the Penn State Academic
Integrity Policy at:
http://www.science.psu.edu/academic/Integrity/index.html