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The advanced theory of statistics, including methods of estimation (unbiasedness, equivariance, maximum likelihood, Bayesian, minimax), optimality properties of estimators, hypothesis testing, uniformly most powerful tests, unbiased tests, invariant tests, relationship between confidence regions and tests, large sample properties of tests and estimators. Prerequisites: Statistc 605 and 608.

This course will cover several workhorse models for analysis of time series data. The course will begin with a thorough and careful review of linear and general linear regression models, with a focus on model selection and uncertainty quantification. Basic time series concepts will then be introduced. Having built a strong foundation to work from, we will delve into several foundational time series models: autoregressive and vector autoregressive models.

This class focuses on skills statisticians need to bring their classroom knowledge to practical problems. Half of the class will meet concurrently with the Statistical Consulting Practicum, and be focused around real consulting problems brought in by clients. The other half will explore in greater depths methods, techniques, and approaches useful in practical problems but not usually covered in the standard curriculum.

Distribution and inference for binomial and multinomial variables with contingency tables, generalized linear models, logistic regression for binary responses, logit models for multiple response categories, loglinear models, inference for matched-pairs and correlated clustered data. Prerequisites: Previous course work in probability and mathematical statistics including knowledge of distribution theory, estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing and multiple linear regression; e.g. Stat 516 and Stat 525 (or equivalent). Prior programming experience.

In this course, we will apply several novel machine learning algorithms, including normalization methods, classification and regression analysis on cancer patient data sets to arrive at personalized cancer treatments. We will develop several algorithms for analyzing cancer data sets, including gene expression data sets. We will review, develop, and evaluate some computational biology methods. We will implement most of these methods in Python. Although programming skills, machine learning, or computational biology background are preferred, they are not required for this course.

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Regression is the most widely used statistical technique. In addition to learning about regression methods this course will also reinforce basic statistical concepts and expose students (for many for the first time) to "statistical thinking" in a broader context. This is primarily an applied statistics course. While models and methods are written out carefully with some basic derivations, the primary focus of the course is on the understanding and presentation of regression models and associated methods, data analysis, interpretation of results, statistical computation and model building.

Regression is the most widely used statistical technique. In addition to learning about regression methods this course will also reinforce basic statistical concepts and expose students (for many for the first time) to "statistical thinking" in a broader context. This is primarily an applied statistics course. While models and methods are written out carefully with some basic derivations, the primary focus of the course is on the understanding and presentation of regression models and associated methods, data analysis, interpretation of results, statistical computation and model building.