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Multivariate Statistics (B-KUL-D0M62C)

6 ECTSEnglish39 First termCannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Meulders Michel
OC Handelsingenieur en Handelsingenieur in de beleidsinformatica FEB Campus Leuven

Aims

Upon completion of this course, the students must be able
* to identify the most appropriate multivariate technique for a given statistical problem 
* to analyze the data with the corresponding procedure in the statistical software R
* to interpret the output of the statistical software R correctly 
* to formulate accurately the conclusions of the statistical analysis
* show that the methods are understood well

 

Previous knowledge

Basic knowledge of statistics (hypothesis testing, regression analysis) is required.

Identical courses

This course is identical to the following courses:
D0M62Z : Multivariate Statistics (BL)

Is included in these courses of study

Activities

6 ects. Multivariate Statistics (B-KUL-D0M62a)

6 ECTSEnglishFormat: Lecture39 First term
Meulders Michel
OC Handelsingenieur en Handelsingenieur in de beleidsinformatica FEB Campus Leuven

Content

Introduction 
Principal component analysis
Factor analysis
Confirmatory factor analysis
Structural equation models
Cluster analysis
Discriminant analysis
Multivariate analysis of variance
Canonical correlation
Multidimensional scaling
Correspondence analysis

Course material

The obligatory study material consists of slides that will be available on Toledo. Additional course material will also be available on Toledo.

Format: more information

The course uses a blended learning format including web lectures and interactive question and answer sessions.

Evaluation

Evaluation: Multivariate Statistics (B-KUL-D2M62c)

Type : Partial or continuous assessment with (final) exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written, Paper/Project
Type of questions : Multiple choice, Open questions
Learning material : Course material, Calculator

Explanation


FEATURES OF THE EVALUATION

The evaluation is partly based on an individual written open book exam in the exam period and partly on the grade obtained for two group assignments.

Students will make two group assignments during the semester. Each assignment is made by the same team of 4 students. Students will analyze some datasets using the statistical software R and write a report about the results of the analyses. Datasets are provided by the lecturer. The deadline for handing in the reports of the assignments will be determined by the lecturer and communicated via Toledo. 

DETERMINATION OF FINAL GRADES

  • The grades are determined by the lecturer, in line with the examination regulations and as communicated via Toledo. The result is calculated and communicated as a whole number on a scale of 20.
  • The exam can contain multiple choice questions. For multiple-choice questions, a correction for incorrect answers is applied. Details will be explained during lectures and on Toledo.
  • The final grade for the course is obtained as follows: The written open book exam counts for 75% of the grade. The submitted reports for the assignments count for the remaining 25% of the grade. If the set deadline for handing in the report of an assignment was not respected, the grade for that respective part will be a 0-grade in the final grade, unless the student asked the lecturer to arrange a new deadline. This request needs to be motivated by grave circumstances. If the student does not participate in one of the assignments, the grade for that respective part will be a 0-grade in the final grade. If the student does not participate in the written exam the final grade of the course will be NA (not attended).

More specific information about the exam will be available on Toledo.

 

Information about retaking exams

FEATURES OF THE EVALUATION

The features of the evaluation and/or the determination of grades differ between the first and second examination opportunity. 

The evaluation is partly based on an individual written open book exam and partly on the grade obtained for the two group assignments. Due to the nature of the assignments, the grade attained for the assignments at the first examination opportunity will be transferred to the second examination opportunity.

DETERMINATION OF FINAL GRADES

  • The grades are determined by the lecturer, in line with the examination regulations and as communicated via Toledo. The result is calculated and communicated as a whole number on a scale of 20.
  • The exam can contain multiple choice questions. For multiple-choice questions, a correction for incorrect answers is applied. Details will be explained during lectures and on Toledo.
  • The final grade for the course is obtained as follows: The written open book exam counts for 75% of the grade. The grade obtained for the assignments at the first examination opportunity will count for the remaining 25% of the grade. If the student does not participate in the written exam the final grade of the course will be NA (not attended).

More specific information about the exam will be available on Toledo.