UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

ETC3580 Advanced statistical modelling

Faculty of Business and Economics

ETC3580 Advanced statistical modelling is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2022 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ETC3440, ETF2100, ETW2510, ETC2410 or ETC2420 and unlocks 2 units.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2022
Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
Exam 60%
and 1 other task
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Enrolment rules

To be successful in this unit, background knowledge and application of maths is required at the equivalent of VCE Year 12 Higher level.  You may have satisfied this by completing relevant prerequisite unit/s, or you have covered relevant topics in your final years of secondary study.  You should self-assess your maths competency prior to enrolling in this unit.

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Overview

This unit introduces extensions of linear regression models for handling a wide variety of data analysis problems. Three extensions will be considered: generalised linear models for handling counts and binary data; mixed-effect models for handling data with a grouped or hierarchical structure; and non-parametric regression for handling non-linear relationships. All computing will be conducted using R.

Offerings in 2022

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Within semester assessment
    40%
  • ExaminationThreshold hurdle
    60%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    understand statistical models for handling common data analysis problems

  2. 2

    develop skills for fitting, interpreting and assessing statistical models

  3. 3

    develop computer skills for exploring and modelling different kinds of data.

Workload and teaching

  • Lectures24 hours
  • Tutorials18 hours

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Where it fits

ETC3580 is part of 7 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Didier Nibbering

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ETC3580?

You need ETC3440, ETF2100, ETW2510, ETC2410 or ETC2420 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

What can I take after ETC3580?

ETC3580 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ETC4400 and ETC5440.

When is ETC3580 offered?

In 2022, ETC3580 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.

How much work is ETC3580?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ETC3580 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.

Which majors and minors include ETC3580?

ETC3580 is part of Actuarial studies, Business analytics, Econometrics and Mathematical foundations of econometrics.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational unit
Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available