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Part A: Content
Design

Course Title Advanced Statistical Methods

Course No BA ZG524

Credit Units 4

Credit Model

Content Authors Jagan Mohan Jonnalagadda

Course Objectives
(CO)

CO-1 To sensitize the student to the concepts and techniques of Multivariate

Techniques

CO-2 To cover miscellaneous topics in basic statistics

CO-3 To enable the student to interpret computer outputs

Models)
is J Sweeney, Thomas A Williams,
Textbooks (T) T-1
p Martin. Quantitative Methods for
(Hypothesis Testing)
. Cengage Learning. 2013.
erson, Dennis J Sweeney, Thomas A Williams,
mm and James J. Cochran, Statistics for Business
cs. Twelfth edition. Cengage Learning. 2014. Reference Books
(R)
T-2 (Multivariate
Analysis) R-1 (Multivariate
la and Neena Sondhi, Research Methodology, Vikas, Analysis)
chniques by Subhash Sharma, John

T-3 (OR R-2 (Multivariate

 Analysis) Statistics)
m Afifi, Susanne May, Virginia A. Clark, Practical Dennis J Sweeney, Thomas A Williams,
Analysis, Fifth Edition (Chapman & Hall/CRC James J. Cochran, Statistics for Business
tistical Science) h edition. Cengage Learning. 2014.

R-3 (Business
Content Structure

1. Review of Sampling, Estimation & Hypothesis

Testing
1.1 Random Sampling 1.2 Confidence
Intervals 1.2 Hypothesis Testing
Methodology 1.3 Computing p-value 2.
Inferences about Population Variances
2.1 Inferences about a Population Variance 2.2
Inferences about Two Population Variances 3. Tests
of Goodness of Fit and Independence
3.1 Goodness of Fit Test: A Multinomial Population 3.1
Test of Independence 4. Experimental Design and
ANOVA 4.1 An Introduction 4.2 Introduction to
Experimental Design 4.3 ANOVA and the Completely
Randomized Design 4.4 Randomized Block Design 4.5
Factorial Design 5. Simple Linear Regression
5.1 Simple Linear Regression Model 5.2 Least Square method 5.3
Coefficient of Determination 5.4 Model Assumptions 5.5 Testing for
Significance 5.6 Using Residual Analysis to Test the Assumptions 5.7
Measuring Auto-Correlation 5.8 Residual Analysis to Identify Outliers and
influential Observations 6. Multiple Regression
6.1 Assumptions & Basics 6.2 Computer Output
Interpretation 6.3 Transforming Dependent & Independent
Variables 6.4 Dealing with Multi-collinearity 6.5 Regression
with Dummy Variables 6.6 Residual Analysis 7. Logistic
Regression
7.1 The Model 7.2 Interpreting the
Model 7.3 Testing for Significance
8. Discriminant Analysis
8.1 Objectives and Uses 8.2 Discriminant
Analysis Model 8.3 Assessing Classification
Accuracy 8.4 Illustration of Discriminant
Analysis 9. Exploratory Factor Analysis
9.1 Uses of Factor Analysis 9.2
Conditions for Factor Analysis 9.2 Steps
 in Factor Analysis 10. Cluster Analysis
10.1 Uses of Cluster Analysis
10.2 Associated Statistics
10.3 Cluster Analysis
Process
10.4 The Algorithm
11. Non-Parametric Tests
11.1 Sign Test 11.2 Wilcoxon Signed-Rank
Test 11.3 Mann-Whitney-Wilcoxon Test 12.
Bayesian Statistics

Learning Outcomes
(LO)

LO-No Learning Outcome

LO-1 The student should be able to identify the appropriate technique for a business
problem

LO-2 The student should be able to interpret computer outputs

Part B: Learning
Plan

Academic Term Second Semester 2018-2019

Course Title Advanced Statistical Methods

Course No BA ZG524

Lead Instructor Jagan Mohan Jonnalagadda

Contact
Hour Type Content Reference Topic Study/HW Resource Reference

1 Pre CH T-1 1 Post CH T-1

Review – Sampling, Estimation & Hypothesis Testing – Sampling, Estimation & Hypothesis Testing Solve selected
Read Chapter 7 – 9 k problems

1 During CH T-1
Review – Sampling, Estimation & Hypothesis 2 Pre CH T-1
Testing Chapter 7 – 9 – Sampling, Estimation & Hypothesis Testing
hapter 7 – 9
 2 During CH T-1 2 Post CH T-1
Review – Sampling, Estimation & Hypothesis – Sampling, Estimation & Hypothesis Testing Solve selected
Testing Chapter 7 – 9 k problems

Inference about Variances

3 Pre CH T-1 Inference about Variances Read Chapter 11 3 During CH T-1 Chapter 11
Inference about Variances
3 Post CH T-1 Solve selected textbook problems

4 Pre CH T-1 5 Pre CH T-1

Test of Goodness of Fit & Independence Read Goodness of Fit & Independence Read
Chapter 12 12

4 During CH T-1 5 During CH T-1

Test of Goodness of Fit & Independence Chapter Goodness of Fit & Independence Chapter
12

4 Post CH T-1 5 Post CH T-1

Test of Goodness of Fit & Independence Solve selected textbookGoodness of Fit & Independence Solve selected textbook
problems s

6 Pre CH T-1 ANOVA Read Chapter 13 6 During CH T-1 ANOVA Chapter 13 (13.1 and 13.2) 6 Post CH T-1
ANOVA Solve selected textbook problems

7 Pre CH T-1 ANOVA Read Chapter-13 7 During CH T-1 ANOVA Chapter 13 (13.2) 7 Post CH T-1 ANOVA Solve
selected textbook problems
8 Pre CH T-1 ANOVA Read Chapter 13 8 During CH T-1 ANOVA Chapter 13 (13.2 – 13.4) 8 Post CH T-1 ANOVA
Solve selected textbook problems

9 Pre CH T-1 ANOVA Read Chapter-13 9 During CH T-1 ANOVA Chapter 13 (13.2 – 13.5) 9 Post CH T-1 ANOVA
Solve selected textbook problems

10 Pre CH T-1 Simple Linear Regression Read Chapter 14 10 During CH T-1 Simple Linear Regression Chapter
14 (14.1 to 14.4) 10 Post CH T-1 Simple Linear Regression Solve selected textbook problems

11 Pre CH T-1 Simple Linear Regression Read Chapter 14 11 During CH T-1 Simple Linear Regression Chapter
14 (14.5 to 14.7) 11 Post CH T-1 Simple Linear Regression Solve selected textbook problems

12 Pre CH T-1 Simple Linear Regression Read Chapter 14 12 During CH T-1 Simple Linear Regression Chapter
14 (14.8 and 14.9) 12 Post CH T-1 Simple Linear Regression Solve selected textbook problems
13 Pre CH T-1 Multiple Regression Read Chapter 15 13 During CH T-1 Multiple Regression Chapter 15 (15.1 –
15.5) 13 Post CH T-1 Multiple Regression Solve selected textbook problems

14 Pre CH T-1 Multiple Regression Read Chapter 15 14 During CH T-1 Multiple Regression Chapter 15 (15.1 –
15.8) 14 Post CH T-1 Multiple Regression Solve selected textbook problems

15 Pre CH T-1 Multiple Regression Read Chapter 16 15 During CH T-1 Multiple Regression Chapter 16 (16.1 &
16.6) 15 Post CH T-1 Multiple Regression Solve selected textbook problems

16 Pre CH T-1 Logistic Regression Read Chapter 15.9 16 During CH T-1 Logistic Regression Chapter 15.9 16
Post CH T-1 Logistic Regression Solve selected textbook problems

17 Pre CH T-2 Discriminant Analysis Read Chapter 17 17 During CH T-2 Discriminant Analysis Chapter 17 17 Post
CH T-2 Discriminant Analysis Solve selected textbook problems

18 Pre CH T-2 Discriminant Analysis Read Chapter 17 18 During CH T-2 Discriminant Analysis Chapter 17 18 Post
CH T-2 Discriminant Analysis Solve selected textbook problems

19 Pre CH T-2 Factor Analysis Read Chapter 16 19 During CH T-2 Factor Analysis Chapter 16 19 Post CH T-2
Factor Analysis Solve selected textbook problems
20 Pre CH T-2 Factor Analysis Read Chapter 16 20 During CH T-2 Factor Analysis Chapter 16 20 Post CH T-2
Factor Analysis Solve selected textbook problems

21 Pre CH T-2 Factor Analysis Read Chapter 16 21 During CH T-2 Factor Analysis Chapter 16 21 Post CH T-2
Factor Analysis Solve selected textbook problems

22 Pre CH T-2 Factor Analysis Read Chapter 16 22 During CH T-2 Factor Analysis Chapter 16 22 Post CH T-2
Factor Analysis Solve selected textbook problems

23 Pre CH T-2 Cluster Analysis Read Chapter 18 23 During CH T-2 Cluster Analysis Chapter 18 23 Post CH T-2
Cluster Analysis Solve selected textbook problems

24 Pre CH T-2 Cluster Analysis Read Chapter 18 24 During CH T-2 Cluster Analysis Chapter 18 24 Post CH T-2
Cluster Analysis Solve selected textbook problems

25 Pre CH T-2 Cluster Analysis Read Chapter 18 25 During CH T-2 Cluster Analysis Chapter 18 25 Post CH T-2
Cluster Analysis Solve selected textbook problems

26 Pre CH T-1 Non-Parametric Tests Read Chapter 18 26 During CH T-1 Non-Parametric Tests Chapter 18 (18.1 –
18.2) 26 Post CH T-1 Non-Parametric Tests Solve selected textbook problems

27 Pre CH T-1 Non-Parametric Tests Read Chapter 18 27 During CH T-1 Non-Parametric Tests Chapter 18 (18.3 –
18.4) 27 Post CH T-1 Non-Parametric Tests Solve selected textbook problems

T-3 T-3
28 Pre CH T-3 Simulation Read Chapter 16 28 During CH Simulation Chapter 16.3 28 Post CH Simulation
Solve selected textbook problems

T-3
29 Pre CH T-3 Forecasting Read Chapter 6 29 During CH T-3 Forecasting Chapter 6.1 – 6.3 29 Post CH
Forecasting Solve selected textbook problems

T-3
30 Pre CH T-3 Forecasting Read Chapter 6 30 During CH Forecasting Chapter 6.1 – 6.5 30 Post CH T-3

Forecasting Solve selected textbook problems

Class
31 Pre CH Class Notes Introduction to Bayesian Statistics Read Class Notes 31 During CH
Notes
Introduction to Bayesian Statistics Class Notes
Class Notes
31 Post CH Introduction to Bayesian Statistics Solve selected problems
Class Notes
32 Pre CH Class Notes Introduction to Bayesian Statistics Read Class Notes 32 During CH
Class Notes
Introduction to Bayesian Statistics Class Notes 32 Post CH Introduction to Bayesian Statistics
Solve selected problems
Evaluation Scheme: Legend: EC = Evaluation Component; AN = After Noon Session; FN =
Fore Noon Session
No Name Type Duration Weight Day, Date, Session, Time EC-1 Quiz-I/ Assignment-I Online -
5% February 14 to 28, 2019
Quiz-II Online 5% March 14 to 28, 2019 Experiential Learning
Online 15% April 14 to 28, 2019
EC-2 Mid-Semester Test Closed
Book
2 hours 30% 09/03/2019 (FN)
10 AM – 12 Noon EC-3 Comprehensive Exam
Open Book
3 hours 45% 04/05/2019 (FN) 9 AM – 12 Noon
Syllabus for Mid-semester examination (Closed Book): Topics in Session Nos. 1 to 16. Syllabus
for End-semester examination (Open Book): All topics in Session Nos. 1 to 32.
Important links and information:
Elearn portal: https://elearn.bits-pilani.ac.in Students are expected to visit the Elearn portal on a
regular basis and stay up to date with the latest announcements and deadlines.
Contact sessions: Students should attend the online lectures as per the schedule provided on
the Elearn portal.
Evaluation Guidelines:
1. EC-1 consists of either two Assignments or three Quizzes. Students will attempt them
through the course
pages on the Elearn portal. Announcements will be made on the portal, in a timely manner. 2.
For Closed Book tests: No books or reference material of any kind will be permitted. 3. For
Open Book exams: Use of books and any printed / written reference material (filed or bound) is
permitted. However, loose sheets of paper will not be allowed. Use of calculators is permitted in
all exams. Laptops/Mobiles of any kind are not allowed. Exchange of any material is not
allowed. 4. If a student is unable to appear for the Regular Test/Exam due to genuine
exigencies, the student should follow the procedure to apply for the Make-Up Test/Exam which
will be made available on the Elearn portal. The Make-Up Test/Exam will be conducted only at
selected exam centres on the dates to be announced later. It shall be the responsibility of the
individual student to be regular in maintaining the self study schedule as given in the course
handout, attend the online lectures, and take all the prescribed evaluation components such as
Assignment/Quiz, Mid-Semester Test and Comprehensive Exam according to the evaluation
scheme provided in the handout.