Statistics 535 - Statistical Computing
Fall
2021
01
3.00
Patrick Flaherty
TU TH 2:30PM 3:45PM
UMass Amherst
21256
Morrill 1 N 347
pflaherty@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 and COMPSCI 121 Note: Prior knowledge of statistical methods and programming experience (STAT 525 or equivalent) is strongly recommended for this course.