STAT 4397 - Statistical Computing

Credits: 3 Class: 3 Lab: 0
Prerequisite(s): B or higher in STAT 3309, or MATH 3302, or departmental approval.
This course will focus on core computational techniques which are useful for statistical research and advanced applications. We will be interested in developing skills and knowledge useful in the development of modern statistical procedures. Topics include a brief overview of traditional numerical analysis techniques; a discussion of optimization and root finding methods useful for estimation and a discussion of Numerical and Monte Carlo integration which is useful for statistical influence. We will also use the UHD cluster for high performance computing.