Math 329 and Math 448, or equivalent. A course in linear algebra. Students from outside of the mathematical department may take this course with Instructor's approval.

1. Basic theories of linear regression models: estimation, statistical inference, prediction, model diagnosis,model selection, etc.
2. Proficient use of programming language R with applications to regression models.
3. Basic training in scientific writing.
4. Basic training in presentation.

The required texts is Faraway (2014) (see below for details).

• Required text
  • Faraway (2014). Linear Models with R, Second Edition. (Chapman & Hall/CRC Texts in Statistical Science)
  • Link to R scripts of the book: R codes

• Recommended additional reading
  • Sheather (2009). A Modern Approach to Regression with R. (Springer Texts in Statistics)

1. R is chosen to be the statistical software used in this course. There are many online resources where the students can learn the basics of R.

1. An Introduction to R
2. R tutorial by Kelly Black
3. Here is a pointer to R blogs.
4. A comprehensive introduction to R

Please install R before the beginning of the semester. In addition to R, some may find RStudio to be handy. Downloads:

• R - mirror hosted at UC Berkeley.
• R Studio - a more user friendly platform for R.

Note: This is not an R class. R will not even be taught in class. You are expect to learning R programming by yourself.

2. All homework must be completed using Latex, unless otherwise instructed.

1. Download Texstudio
2. Download MIKTEX
3. A Simplified Introduction to Latex
4. LaTex Tutorials: A Primer

• Homework (20%):
  1. Assigned every day. Don't skimp on the homework if you want a good grade.
  2. You may discuss the problems with each other in general terms, but you must write your own solution. (If you were found copying or allowing others to copy your homework more than three times, you will automatically receive a F.)
  3. All sources, including friends and colleagues, must be cited.
• Midterm exam (25%): March 28th (tentative, subject to change)
• Final Exam (25%): TBA.
• Team project (30%): Guidelines
• If you final overall grade is less than 60%, you will automatically receive a F!

Grading points:

Slides (40%): you need to prepare slides that are clear, concise with great visualization of your results; Do not include too much technical detail;

Team presentation performance (30%, graded individually): you need to tell a story about your project; try to be as organized as possible and get right into the points; Your presentation should not be longer than 25 minutes; otherwise, you will be penalized;

Question/Answer performance (30%): you need to reserve 5 minutes for questions. The way you handle all questions must clearly show that you have sufficient knowledge of what you are doing. Otherwise, you will be penalized. I also encourage questions from the crowd, and if you ask a good question I will take a note in my heart :)