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STAT 400Statistical Modeling II

3 credits · Statistics · Penn State

This course is intended to build directly upon STAT 300 (Applied Statistical Modeling I) for students pursuing a major in statistics or a closely related program. Topics include likelihood-based inference, generalized linear models, random and mixed effects modeling, multilevel modeling. In particular, the applied nature of the course seeks to examine the advantages and disadvantages of various modeling tools presented, identify when they may be useful, use R software to implement them for analysis of real data, evaluate assumptions, interpret results, etc.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

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Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 4 · Fall (2 programs).

Required in (1)

  • Statistics, B.S.
What it opens up

Courses that list STAT 400 as a prerequisite (1)

  • STAT 470W Capstone for Statistics Major--Problem Solving and Communication in Applied Statistics