Code:

BERM.AMC.002

Study year:

2008 - 2009

Long name:

Advanced Statistical Methods

ECTS:

5

Language:

English

Lecturer(s):

Alex Koning, Patrick Groenen

Faculty:

Erasmus School of Economics

Number of lectures:

Hours per lecture:

Goal:

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

Course contents:

This course build 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, multilevel 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:

Group assignments and an individual final assignment

Literature:

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

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