STA 106 Analysis of Variance

    Syllabus


    LECTURE: MWF 9:00-9:50 a.m., Hutch 115.
    DISCUSSION: R 9:00-9:50 a.m. Hutch 115.
    INSTRUCTOR: Prof. Jiming Jiang, 4228 MSB, (530) 754-8589, jiang@wald.ucdavis.edu; Office hours: W 1-3 p.m.
    TEACHING ASSISTANT: Ms. Thuan Nguyen, 1226 MSB, tnguyen@wald.ucdavis.edu; Office hours: TBA
    TEXT: Applied Linear Statistical Models by Kutner et al. (5th ed.), ISBN: 0-07-238688-6.
    REQUIREMENTS:
  • HOMEWORK: Homework will be assigned in class and collected each Thursday in the discussion section. The graded homework will also be given back during the discussion session. The lowest two homework grades will be dropped in calculating the overall homework score. No late homework.
  • PROJECT: There will be two projects involving computer data analysis. The projects will be assigned on the course website. Each project is due in two weeks. Although we recommend that you use SAS to complete the projects, use of other softwares (e.g., Minitab, SPSS, Splus) is also allowed. The TA will provide instructions for SAS during her discussion sessions.
  • MIDTERM: There will be an in-class midterm exam. Exam date: TBA (during the lecture).
  • FINAL: There will be an in-class final exam.
    GRADES:
    FINAL 40%, MIDTERM 20%, PROJECT 20% (10% each), HOMEWORK 20%. (Grade Disputes will not be considered until the end of the quarter. Write a cover note including the total number of points in questions and your rationale. If the total points in question will change your letter grade (including +/-), your rationale will be considered.)
    TOPIC:
  • Introduction to Experimental and Observational Studies
  • Single-Factor Studies
  • Analysis of Factor Level Means
  • ANOVA Diagnostics and Remedial Measures
  • Two-Factor Studies (Balanced Data)
  • Randomized Complete Block Designs
  • Analysis of Covariance
  • Two-Factor Studies (Unbalanced Data)
  • Random and Mixed Effects Models
  • Topics in Designs of Experiments