PSTAT 126 Regression Analysis

F2014

Course Information
Instructor:
Dr. Julie Swenson
swenson@pstat.ucsb.edu
Office: 5313 South Hall
Office Hour: M 11-12, W 12-1
Required Textbook:
Applied Linear Regression Models (4th ed). Michael H. Kutner, Christopher J. Nachtsheim, John Neter
Course Description:
Linear and multiple regression, analysis of residuals, variable and model selection including stepwise
regression, and analysis of covariance.
Prerequisites: PSTAT 120A, PSTAT 120B
Grading:

Homework
Project
Midterm
Cumulative Final

15%
10%
30%
45%

Wednesday, November 5th (in class)

Monday, December 15th (4-7pm)

Homework assignments will be collected in lecture. Late homework will not be accepted. No make-ups
for missed assignments or exams, except in the case of documented emergencies. You will need two
8.5x11 blue books for this class: one for the midterm, one for the final.
Academic Dishonesty: Any student caught cheating will, at minimum, receive an F for the course.
According to University rules, cheating must be reported to the College of Letters and Science. Further
action may be taken.
Note:
No lecture on Wednesday Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving Eve)
No discussions the week of Thanksgiving