Statistics 535 - Statistical Computing

Fall
2018
01
3.00
Patrick Flaherty
M W F 11:15AM 12:05PM
UMass Amherst
80029
Lederle Grad Res Tower Rm 173
flaherty@math.umass.edu
This course will introduce computing tools needed for statistical analysis including data acquisition from database, data exploration and analysis, numerical analysis and result presentation. Advanced topics include parallel computing, simulation and optimization, and package creation. The class will be taught in a modern statistical computing language.
Grad Math/Stat/Biostat students STATISTC 516 Note: Pre-requisite: Prior knowledge of statistical methods and programming experience (STAT 525 or equivalent).
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.