Multivariate Statistics for Data Science (MAST90138)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Modern statistics and data science deals with data having multiple dimensions. Multivariate methods are used to handle these types of data. Approaches to supervised and unsupervised learning with multivariate data are discussed. In particular, methods for classification, clustering, and dimension reduction are introduced, which are particularly suited to high-dimensional data. Both parametric and nonparametric approaches are discussed.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Understand the structure of multivariate data, particularly high-dimensional data.
- Select, implement, and justify appropriate methods to perform classification, clustering, and dimension reduction.
- Understand the statistical underpinnings of the methods used in multivariate data and be able to check when assumptions may or may not hold.
- Pursue further studies in this and related areas, or to be work ready as an applied statistician or a data scientist.
Generic skills
Students will be provided with the opportunity to practise and reinforce:
- Problem-solving skills: the ability to engage with unfamiliar problems and identify relevant solution strategies;
- Analytical skills: the ability to construct and express logical arguments and to work in abstract or general terms to increase the clarity and efficiency of analysis;
- Collaborative skills: the ability to work in a team;
- Time-management skills: the ability to meet regular deadlines while balancing competing commitments.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
1.
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAST90082 | Mathematical Statistics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
(may be taken concurrently)
And
2.
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAST30025 | Linear Statistical Models | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
or both of:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAST90104 | A First Course In Statistical Learning | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAST90105 | Methods of Mathematical Statistics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
NOTE: Students may undertake MAST90104 concurrently alongside Multivariate Statistics for Data Science, if they have not completed the subject prior.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
MAST90085 Multivariate Statistical Techniques
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Up to 20 pages of written assignments (equivalent to approx. 20 hours)
| Early in the teaching period | 15% |
Up to 20 pages of written assignments (equivalent to approx. 20 hours)
| Mid semester | 15% |
Up to 20 pages of written assignments (equivalent to approx. 20 hours)
| Late in the teaching period | 15% |
Written examination
| During the examination period | 55% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Dennis Leung Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours comprising 2 one-hour lectures per week and 1 one-hour practice class per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Last updated: 3 November 2022