STAT 4397 - STATISTICAL COMPUTING

Institution:

University of Houston-Downtown

Subject:

Statistics

Description:

This course will focus on core computational techniques which are useful for statistical research and advanced applications. We will be interested in developing skills and knowledge useful in the development of modern statistical procedures. Topics include a brief overview of traditional numerical analysis techniques; a discussion of optimization and root finding methods useful for estimation and a discussion of Numerical and Monte Carlo integration which is useful for statistical influence. We will also use the UHD cluster for high performance computing.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

B or higher in STAT 3309, or MATH 3302, or departmental approval

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.uhd.edu

Phone Number:

(713) 221-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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