Handbook home
Advanced Elements of Analytics (MAST90134)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2023
To learn more, visit 2023 Course and subject delivery.
Overview
Fees | Look up fees |
---|
This subject equips students with the practical skills to apply regression methods to health data using the statistical packages R and Stata, as well as a major emphasis on the interpretation and communication of results. Topics covered include: analysis of continuous outcomes with linear regression; analysis of binary outcomes with logistic and tree-based regression methods; analysis of time-to-event outcomes with Cox and Poisson regression; fitting the aforementioned regression models in the statistical packages R and Stata; interpretation of the different measures of association estimated in each of the regression models; how to adjust for confounding and identify variables that modify measures of association using these regression methods; and purpose of regression modelling (causal vs. predictive).
Intended learning outcomes
- Demonstrate practical skills when fitting regression models to data using statistical computing software (R and/or Stata)
- Assess the suitability of a regression model with attention to checking the underlying assumptions
- Describe and demonstrate how to adjust for confounding and identify variables that modify measures of association using these regression methods
- Demonstrate the ability to interpret and effectively communicate (including visually) results of regression modelling
Generic skills
- Independent problem solving
- Facility with abstract reasoning
- Clarity of written expression
- Sound communication of technical concepts
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MAST90130 | Critical Thinking with Analytics |
Term 3 (Online)
Term 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
MAST90135 | Foundations of Analytics | Term 4 (Online) |
12.5 |
POPH90295 | Designing Analytics Investigations | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contribution to online discussions
| From Week 1 to Week 8 | 10% |
Practical Exercise 1
| Early term | 20% |
Practical exercise 2
| Mid term | 30% |
Major case study assignment
| End of term | 40% |
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
Not available in 2023
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Students will have access to electronic copies of relevant readings.
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 10 November 2023