This research-led course provides an introduction to recent developments in Random Matrix Theory and Online Learning that addresses the challenges and opportunities posed by the availability of large amounts of data.
In the first instance, we will review some classic results from multivariate statistical theory, matrix analysis, and probability theory. Then we will present the salient statistical features of big data (e.g., heterogeneity, noise accumulation, spurious correlation, and incidental endogeneity) and show how this impacts on traditional statistical methods and theory.
We follow with an introduction to modern Random Matrix theory and its application in statistics. Applications presented may include topics such as high-dimensional statistical inference, large covariance matrices, large-scale statistical learning through subsampling, sparsification of large matrices, principal component analysis, and dimension reduction.
We conclude with an introduction to the theory of online learning (aka. sequential prediction) to handle the situation of streaming data.
The weekly 2-hour lectures will be accompanied by a 1-hour practical workshop where students will use and learn about the latest computational tools to work with big and streaming data sets. Example data sets may be drawn from areas such finance, web analytics, digital marketing, and satellite imagery data.
Indicative Assessment
Typical assessment may include, but is not restricted to: homework sets and a final exam.The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.
Workload
Students are expected to commit at least 10 hours per week to completing the work in this course. This will include at least 3 contact hours per week and up to 7 hours of private study time.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Assumed Knowledge
Students are recommended to have completed or be enrolled in STAT3040Specialisations
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $3444 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $4590 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8909 | 24 Jul 2017 | 31 Jul 2017 | 31 Aug 2017 | 27 Oct 2017 | In Person | N/A |
