• Offered by Rsch Sch of Finance, Actuarial Studies & App Stats
  • ANU College ANU College of Business and Economics
  • Classification Transitional
  • Course subject Statistics
  • Areas of interest Statistics
  • Academic career PGRD
  • Course convener
    • Dr Chen Tang
    • Dr Francis Hui
    • Dr Le Chang
  • Mode of delivery In Person
  • Co-taught Course
  • Offered in First Semester 2022
    Autumn Session 2022
    Second Semester 2022
    See Future Offerings

This course involves on campus teaching. For students unable to come to campus there will be a remote option. See the Class Summary for more details.

Regression Modelling is a course in applied statistics that studies the use of linear regression techniques for examining relationships between variables. The course emphasises the principles of statistical modelling through the iterative process of fitting a model, examining the fit to assess imperfections in the model and suggest alternative models, and continuing until a satisfactory model is reached. Both steps in this process require the use of a computer: model fitting uses various numerical algorithms, and model assessment involves extensive use of graphical displays. The R statistical computing package is used as an integral part of the course.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

  1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the R statistical computing language, particularly the graphical capabilities;
  2. Fit simple linear regression models, interpret model parameters and relate theses back to the underlying research question;
  3. Analyse and interpret relationships between a response variable and a covariate;
  4. Analyse and interpret relationships between a response variable and several covariates;
  5. Assess and refine simple and multiple linear regression models based on diagnostic measures, including identifying and discuss the implications of outlying and influential data points; and,
  6. Select and discuss a useful multiple linear regression model from a number of competing models.

Other Information

Offerings of this course outside of Semester 1 and Semester 2 are available only to students enrolled in the M. Applied Data Analytics. 

Indicative Assessment

  1. Typical assessment may include, but is not restricted to: exams, assignments, quizzes, presentations and other assessment as appropriate (100) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6]

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 130 hours of work in completing this course. This includes time spent in scheduled classes and self-directed study time.

Inherent Requirements

Not applicable

Requisite and Incompatibility

To enrol in this course, students must have completed STAT7055 (or STAT1003 or STAT1008) or be enrolled in the M. Actuarial Studies, M. Actuarial Practice, M. Statistics, MSc in Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics, or MSc in QBB advanced version. Incompatible with STAT2008, STAT2014, STAT4038, STAT6014 and STAT7001.

Prescribed Texts

Information about the prescribed textbook will be available via the Class Summary

Specialisations

Fees

Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.  

Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you 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). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees

Student Contribution Band:
1
Unit value:
6 units

If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found 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
Domestic fee paying students
Year Fee
2022 $4200
International fee paying students
Year Fee
2022 $6000
Note: Please note that fee information is for current year only.

Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links

ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.

The list of offerings for future years is indicative only.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.

First Semester

Class number Class start date Last day to enrol Census date Class end date Mode Of Delivery Class Summary
4137 21 Feb 2022 28 Feb 2022 31 Mar 2022 27 May 2022 In Person View

Autumn Session

Class number Class start date Last day to enrol Census date Class end date Mode Of Delivery Class Summary
3523 30 May 2022 10 Jun 2022 10 Jun 2022 29 Jul 2022 In Person View

Second Semester

Class number Class start date Last day to enrol Census date Class end date Mode Of Delivery Class Summary
7124 25 Jul 2022 01 Aug 2022 31 Aug 2022 28 Oct 2022 In Person View

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