STAT 462Applied Regression Analysis Spring 2018

Instructor Information:

Andrew (Andy) Wiesner, PhD

Department of Statistics

308 Thomas Building

863 – 5653

ALL emails to me must be sent through Canvas with subject including STAT 462. Emails received outside of Canvaswill go unanswered!

Office Hours: Monday and Friday11:15 to noon.

Prerequisite: Stat 200 or equivalent; Math 141 helpful but not required.

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.This course will utilize Minitab 18, which is available in all Penn State computer labs on campus. Information on obtaining Minitab can be found at Minitab can alternatively be accessed at Note this option requires internet access and does not provide direct access to local files. See for instructions on how to upload local files.

Text: Applied Regression Modeling, 2nd Edition, Iain Pardoe

Grading:

-Homework (6): 15% Must be handed in by/on due date.

-Midterms (2) 30% each (Friday2/23 and Wednesday 4/11)

-Final Project: 25% due start of scheduled final exam.

F / D / C / C+ / B- / B / B+ / A- / A
0 / 60 / 70 / 77 / 80 / 83 / 87 / 90 / 93

Homework:Six (6) homework assignments will be offered. The assigned homework problems and due dates are located in Canvas. The problems will involve by hand calculations and MINITAB. The grading of homework will be done using a “100 / 0 method. If all problems are answered and all work is shown the student will receive a 100, even if your final answer is incorrect. Otherwise, the homework will receive a 0. NOTE: If you submit as your assignment a copy or near copy of the solutions you will receive a zero(0) for the semester in the Homework category.

Midterms: The exams will be given on the dates listed above. The midterms will be paper-based exams that may include some work using Minitab. You MUST take the exams during your scheduled class time. You will only be allowed to use a pencil, one page (front and back) handwritten sheet of notes, and a calculator - A cell phone calculator is NOT acceptable!. Your one page of notes will be collected with your exam so please include your name and userID (e.g. abc123) on this page of notes. You are NOT permitted to use the internet for help. The page of notes must contain only content delivered during lectures this semester and CANNOT include any information from prior exams (this semester or prior).

Missed exams: No make-up exams will be allowed without a university approved excuse. In such cases notification must be given verbally AND in writing via email at least two (2) weeks prior to the exam date. In such cases the make-up exam will be taken within two business days (before or after) the original exam date at the instructor’s discretion. Extreme or immediate situations will be handled on a case by case basis, but no guarantees of a make-up should be assumed by the student.

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:

Disability Services:

Penn State welcomes students with disabilities into the University’s educational programs. If you have a disability--‐related need for reasonable academic adjustments in this course, contact the Office for Disability Services (ODS) at 814-863‐1807 (V/TTY). For further information regarding ODS, please visit the Office for Disability Services Web site. In order to receive consideration for course accommodations, you must contact ODS and provide documentation (see the documentation guidelines). If the documentation supports the need for academic adjustments, ODS will provide a letter identifying appropriate academic adjustments. Please provide the letter and discuss any adjustments with me as early in the course as possible. You must contact ODS and request academic adjustment letters at the beginning of each semester.

Counseling and Psychological Services:

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Course Topics

  1. Statistical Foundations
  2. Simple Linear Regression
  3. Model Diagnostics
  4. Multiple Linear Regression
  5. Interactions and Qualitative Predictors
  6. Influential Points and Pitfalls
  7. Model Selection
  8. Logistic Regression (as time permits)

DISCLAIMER: This syllabus is subject to change. Any change will be announced in class and on Canvas.