Supervisors Project Submission Form
Supervisor:
Michael Tso
1 Project Title
2 Category
3 Level
4 Semesters
(length of project)
5 Description
6 References
7 Prerequisite courses
8 Additional notes
Statistical Analysis and Models for Big Data
Statistics
3rd / 4th Year
1st/ 2nd
The increasing availability of data sampled in real-time has led
to the phenomenon of “big data” and increasing recognition
of “data analytics” as a discipline, crossing the boundary
between statistics and computer science.
There are a number of possible projects involving the analysis
of data arising from current applications, often with interest
emanating from a company with whom we have ongoing
links. These include
Building energy environment sensors
Downscaling of seasonal weather data
In-play dynamic forecasting of football match scores
Vehicle telemetry
Image processing
The project will provide an opportunity for examining an
evolving “big data” area and developing models and
alternative forms of statistical analysis
“Big Data” by Stuart Coles
None
Interest in and some familiarity with theory and principles of
statistical analysis required.