EPM5004 Linear models

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Understand the major theoretical and computational issues underlying analyses based on linear models.

2. 2

   Develop appropriate regression modelling strategies based on unit matter considerations, including choice of models, control for confounding and appropriate parameterisation.

3. 3

   Be proficient at using a statistical software package (e.g. Strata) to perform multiple regression and analysis of variance.

4. 4

   Understand the construction, use and interpretation of regression modelling diagnostics.

5. 5

   Express the results of statistical analyses of linear models in language suitable for communication to medical investigators or publication in biomedical or epidemiological journal articles.

6. 6

   Appreciate the role of modern techniques including non-parametric smoothing and variance components models.