STAT
624
Statistical Computation
Hours
3.0 Credit, 3 Lecture, 0 Lab
Semester
Fall
Fundamental numerical methods used by statisticians; programming concepts; efficient use of software available for statisticians; simulation studies.
STAT 624
At the conclusion of the course, you should be able to:
Manage Data
Import, export, and manipulate data in R.
Graph Data
Generate graphical representations of data in R.
Use Algorithms
Understand and perform computational algorithms for root-finding, integration, optimization, and parameter estimation.
Conduct Simulation Studies
Evaluate statistical methods using simulation studies.
Write Software
Program statistical method in R and a low-level language.
Communicate Results
Write technical documents and presentations in LaTeX and HTML.
Collaborate Using Version Control
Manage files and collaborate using the Git version control system.
Use Linux
Use Linux as a platform for statistical software development and analysis.