STAT 348
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Predictive Analytics
Statistics
College of Computational, Mathematical & Physical Sciences
Course Description
Utilize statistical and machine learning analytical tools such as regression models, regression trees, time series models, nearest neighbors and neural networks to perform prediction tasks.
When Taught
Fall
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Basics of Statistical Learning
Learning Outcome
Perform exploratory analysis and understand how to choose what type of model to use for particular characteristics of the data and the context of a specific business problem
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Generalized Linear Models
Learning Outcome
Understand generalized linear models and how to select distributions and link functions. Estimate parameters, perform diagnostic tests, interpret model output, and perform prediction
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Time Series Models
Learning Outcome
Understand basic concepts of stochastic processes. Describe and use common time series models.
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Decision Trees
Learning Outcome
Explain, interpret, and use regression trees for regression and classification
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Principal Component Analysis
Learning Outcome
Calculate and interpret principal components for a data set
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Cluster Analysis
Learning Outcome
Cluster observations using K-means and hierarchical clustering
