<p>Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Requisites: courses 200A, 200B, 200C, 250A. Theoretical foundation for linear models with applications to different types of problems in biomedical field. Emphasis on mathematical training and understanding of theory of linear models, including linear mixed models and topics that may include theory and tests for various types of model misspecification, such as heteroscedasticity and outliers. Other selected topics may include ridge regression, Bayesian estimation in linear models, REML, prediction, and model selection issues. Some data analysis, instructions for STATA provided. Letter grading.</p>

Biostatistics

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Jonathan and Karin Fielding School of Public Health

Biostatistics encompasses the methodology and theory of statistics as applied to problems in the life and health sciences.

General Catalog

Linear Statistical Models

BIOSTAT 250B

4 units