University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: TBC

This module will introduce the main ideas of linear and generalised linear statistical modelling and will provide training in applied statistical modelling. The module structure is as follows: what statistical models are and what they are for; distributions, point and interval estimation and hypothesis testing; simple linear regression models for normal data; multiple regression; multiple regression with qualitative explanatory variables; less linear models for non-normal data; generalized linear models. Lectures will be built around the book 'An Introduction to Statistical Modelling' (Krzanowski, 1998), which closely matches what we believe to be an ideal course structure.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 54

Guided independent study hours: 146

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 50%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 50%

Personnel