Code:

BERMAMC002

Course type:

Advanced methodology course

Long name:

Advanced Statistical Methods

Short name:

Advanced Statistical Methods

ECTS:

5

Language:

English

Lecturer(s):

Prof. dr. P. J. F. Groenen, dr. A. J. Koning

Contact person:

dr. A. J. Koning

Faculty:

ESE

Number of lectures:

10

Hours per lecture:

2 + 1

Goal:

Being able to apply the selected advanced statistical methods in practical situations, and being able to interpret the results.

Course contents:

This course builds on the Statistical Methods course. It extends to more advanced statistical multivariate analysis techniques and their application in business and economics. A selection of the following techniques will be treated: confirmatory factor analysis, structural equations models (Lisrel), logistic regression, multi-level models, (multiple) correspondence analysis, and unfolding. Much attention is given to the application and the interpretation of the techniques in empirical research in economics and business. Students apply the techniques using specialized software. It is assumed that the students have followed the Statistical Methods course.

Examination:

Assignment and oral examination

Literature:

Selected chapters of Lattin, J., Carroll, J.D. & Green, P.E. (2003), Analyzing Multivariate Data, Brooks/Cole, Thompson Learning and selected papers.

Additional information:

Prerequisite for this course is BERMMC004 Statistical Methods.