STP80110 – Advanced Linear Models 1

Module CodeSTP80110
Module NameAdvanced Linear Models 1
ECTS Weighting5 ECTS
Semester taughtSemester 1
Module Coordinator/s  Prof. Simon Wilson

Module Learning Outcomes

  1. Distinguish between various approaches to estimating linear regression and linear mixed models, and identify how estimation approaches can be determined by the underlying theory of the model;
  2. Identify hierarchical structures in datasets, formulate the appropriate statistical linear mixed model to analyse the data, implement using statistical software as appropriate and interpret fitted models;
  3. Develop and implement non-parametric modelling approaches using statistical software as appropriate.;

Module Content

This module will cover the theory of linear regression and linear mixed models and their estimation methods; modelling repeated measures over time; various random effects models, including single random effects, multiple random effects, and random coefficient models; and non-parametric modelling approaches, to include splines and bootstrapping. An emphasis will be placed on learning how to implement these techniques using R or other statistical software. Multiple choice quizzes will be used as study aids to help students evaluate their knowledge throughout the semester.

Teaching and learning Methods

Online module consisting of 4 weekly sessions. Live tutorial sessions each week. All learning takes place through Blackboard.

Assessment Details

Assessment ComponentBrief DescriptionLearning Outcomes Addressed% of totalWeek setWeek Due
Final ExamTake home examAll100%NANA


Reassessment Details

Take home exam, 100%.

Contact Hours and Indicative Student Workload

Contact Hours (lectures, labs, tutorials, meetings, etc.)30
Independent study (outside scheduled contact hours), broken down by:50
Preparation for classes and review of material (including preparation for examination, if applicable20
completion of assessments (including examination, if applicable)25
Total Hours125





Recommended Reading List

Material will be provided when needed.

Module Pre-requisites

ST8003, STP80110

Module Co-requisites

N/A

Module Website

Blackboard