STAT 700, Fall 2011

Final Exam is Friday Dec. 16, 1-3PM, In-class GMCS-325

Covering:

• Linear Models and ANOVA
  • Matrix Theory
  • Estimation and Projections
  • Quadratic Forms
  • Inference about Normal Models

• Linear Mixed Models
  • Fixed Effects vs. Random Effects
  • Estimation of Parameters (MLE and REML)
  • Hypotheses Testing
  • Model Diagnostics

• Examples of Linear Mixed Models
  • Multilevel Models (Rat Pup Data, Classroom Mathgain Data)
  • Models for Repeated-Measures Data (R dataset ergoStool)
  • Models for Longitudinal Data (R datasets OrthoF)

• Nonlinear Models
  • Nonlinear Least Squares (R function nls)
  • Nonlinear Mixed Models (R dataset Soybean and R function nlme)

and any other lecture material and computer lab material presented.

You may use:

• 2 sheets (8 1/2 x 11) one-side of notes (or equivalent)
  Notes will be collected with exam (and returned later)

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