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401-3620-21L 4 Credits BSC , MSC D-ITET , D-INFK , D-MATH

Student Seminar in Statistics: Statistical Network Modeling

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Peter L. Bühlmann, Dr. Mona Azadkia
Number of participants limited to 48. Mainly for students from the Mathematics Bachelor and Master Programmes who, in addition to the introductory course unit 401-2604-00L Probability and Statistics, have heard at least one core or elective course in statistics. Also offered in the Master Programmes Statistics resp. Data Science.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:54:25

Abstract

Network models can be used to analyze non-iid data because their structure incorporates interconnectedness between the individuals. We introduce networks, describe them mathematically, and consider applications.

Objective

Network models can be used to analyze non-iid data because their structure incorporates interconnectedness between the individuals. The participants of the seminar acquire knowledge to formulate and analyze network models and to apply them in examples.

Resources

Literature

E. D. Kolaczyk and G. Csárdi. Statistical analysis of network data with R. Springer, Cham, Switzerland, second edition, 2020. Tianxi Li, Elizaveta Levina, and Ji Zhu. Network cross-validation by edge sampling, 2020. Preprint arXiv:1612.04717. Tianxi Li, Elizaveta Levina, and Ji Zhu. Community models for partially observed networks from surveys, 2020. Preprint arXiv:2008.03652. Tianxi Li, Elizaveta Levina, and Ji Zhu. Prediction Models for Network-Linked Data, 2018. Preprint arXiv:1602.01192.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Limited places (Special selection)
Signup Start
04.01.2021
Signup End
19.02.2021
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Student Seminar in Statistics: Statistical Network Modeling
  • Mon 16:15-18:00 (HG E 33.1)
  • Mon 16:15-18:00 (ML F 40)
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Mathematics Bachelor
    • Seminars (This semester, many seminars have a waiting list with special selection procedure. If no other criteria apply, a definitive registration will be granted first of all to students who haven't got another seminar registration. Here is the best procedure for dealing with two waiting lists: first choose your preferred seminar and a few minutes later choose an alternative seminar. IMPORTANT: Do not waitlist yourself for more than two seminars!)
  • Mathematics Master
    • Seminars and Semester Papers
      • Seminars (This semester, many seminars have a waiting list with special selection procedure. If no other criteria apply, a definitive registration will be granted first of all to students who haven't got another seminar registration. Here is the best procedure for dealing with two waiting lists: first choose your preferred seminar and a few minutes later choose an alternative seminar. IMPORTANT: Do not waitlist yourself for more than two seminars!)
  • Statistics Master (The following courses belong to the curriculum of the Master's Programme in Statistics. The corresponding credits do not count as external credits even for course units where an enrolment at ETH Zurich is not possible.)
  • Data Science Master