| Unit name | Multivariate Analysis |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MATH30510 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2C (weeks 13 - 18) |
| Unit director | Dr. Cho |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
MATH10013 Probability and Statistics, and MATH10015 Linear Algebra |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one | |
| School/department | School of Mathematics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
Unit Aims
To present various aspects of multivariate analysis, covering data exploration, modeling and inference.
Unit Description
Multivariate analysis is a branch of statistics involving the consideration of objects on each of which are observed the values of a number of variables. A wide range of methods is used for the analysis of multivariate data, both unstructured and structured, and this course will give a view of the variety of methods available, as well as going into some of them in detail.
Interpretation of results will be emphasized as well as the underlying theory.
Multivariate techniques are used across the whole range of fields of statistical application: in medicine, physical and biological sciences, economics and social science, and of course in many industrial and commercial applications.
Relation to Other Units
As with the units Linear and Generalized Linear Models and Time Series Analysis, this course is concerned with developing statistical methodology for a particular class of problems.
Applications will be implemented and presented using the statistical computing environment R (used in Probability and Statistics).
Learning Objectives
To gain an understanding of:
Transferable Skills
Self assessment by working examples sheets and using solutions provided.
The unit will be taught through a combination of
Assessed coursework (10%) and exam (90%)
Raw scores on the examinations will be determined according to the marking scheme written on the examination paper. The marking scheme, indicating the maximum score per question, is a guide to the relative weighting of the questions. Raw scores are moderated as described in the Undergraduate Handbook.
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
