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Modelling Dependent Data (University of Zurich)

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Abstract

In many applications, the basic assumption of independent random quantities is unrealistic and appropriate procedures are necessary to model the dependencies. According to the type of dependency, different approaches are commonly used.

Objective

After a successful completion, the student is capable of 1. differentiating and characterizing different types of longitudinal and spatial data 2. proposing, fitting and interpreting standard models for longitudinal and spatial data 3. understanding and interpreting the results of complex models.

Content

The lecture starts with a focus on an important case of dependent data: so-called longitudinal and time series data, these are in general repeated measurements over time from the same individual/observational unit. Subsequently, spatial data are studied, starting with so-called lattice data and introducing conditional and simultaneous autoregressive (CAR and SAR) models as well as Gaussian Markov random fields. Further, classical geostatistical spatial processes are introduced and methods for estimation and prediction explored as well as some extensions discussed. Finally, students will learn how to model spatial point patterns, e.g. counts of cases of a disease over a geographical region. Theoretical concepts, practical applications and implementations (in R) are balanced throughout the semester.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Registration modalities, date and venue of this performance assessment are specified solely by the UZH.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Modelling Dependent Data (University of Zurich)
**Course at University of Zurich**
No time listed 3 h weekly

Offered In

  • 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.)