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401-3626-00L 4 Credits MSC D-MATH

Multivariate Statistics

Multivariate Statistik

Does not take place this semester.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:02

Abstract

Multivariate Statistics deals with joint distributions of several random variables.The course introduces the basic concepts and provides an overview over the diverse methods of multivariate statistics with emphasis on applications.

Objective

Multivariate Statistics deals with joint distributions of several random variables. The multivariate normal distribution provides a basic model on which many classical methods are based. They include multivariate regression, discriminant analysis, as well as principal component and factor analysis. Further methods start from measures of similarity or dissimilarity, notably cluster analysis and scaling methods. In the course,s the basic concepts are presented in some depth, applications of the models are discussed and an outlook to further questions and methods is provided. The goal is a sound understanding of the most important concepts and an overview of applications of the methods.

Content

Introduction / Graphical Methods / Models / Correlation, Regression, Analysis of Variance / Discriminant Analysis / Principal Component and Factor Analysis / Cluster analyssis, Distance methods, Scaling / Miscellaneous

Resources

Lecture Notes

Script "Multivariate Statistik" (german)stat.ethz.ch/~stahel/courses/multivariate

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Every two years

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 20 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Multivariate Statistik
Does not take place this semester. findet im HS 2008 statt
No time listed 2 h weekly

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