Biometry 970: Linear Models

Objective

The objective of this course is to extend our understanding of the standard linear model based approaches. We will make extensive use of matrix algebra. You will therefore need to become comfortable working with matrices. We will also examine the theory behind these methods. You will therefore need to become comfortable with the distributions of linear and quadratic forms. Because this course does not exist in a vacuum, you will need to be able to relate the theory to the application and the application to the theory.

Course Info

Instructor:	Steve Kachman
Office:	104 D Miller Hall
Phone:	472-2903
Office Hours:	TTh 10:30-12:00 and by appointment
Text Book:	Linear Models, Searle
Prerequisites:	Biometry 960 Matrix Algebra Distributions Experimental Design Basics of Theory and Inference
Homework:	Approximately once a week 20% will be deducted for each day late.
Exams:	Two exams, will be announced at least one week in advance
Final Exam:	10:00Noon Thursday, Dec. 17 Revise travel plans accordingly.

Course Material

Course Syllabus
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Overheads
- Matrix Algebra & Generalized Inverses
- Distributions
- Full Rank Models
- Not Full Rank Models
- Sums of Squares
SAS Modules
- IML basics, modules, and debuging: Small.sas
  To download Small.sas under Netscape right-click on Small.sas and select Save Link As.
- Base IML modules for 970: 970module.sas
- Type I Estimable Function module: Type1.sas
Data Sets
Abbreviations
Homework
- Assignment 1 Due 9/3/98
- Assignment 2 Due 9/15/98
- Assignment 3 Due 9/22/98
- Assignment 4 Due 10/6/98
- Assignment 5 Due 11/3/98
- Assignment 6 Due 11/17/98
Practice Problems
FTP Server
Support Material
- An Introduction to Linear Algebra
- Linear Algebra Web Notes
- Distribution Theory and Statistical Inference
  Web Notes based on Hogg, R.V. and Craig, A.T. Introduction to Mathematical Statistics, 5th edition, 1989, Macmillan.

for PDF files

Steve Kachman <skachman@unl.edu>

Last modified: Thu Dec 03 08:47:47 CST 1998