STAT 565: Multivariate Analysis

Course Syllabus


General description of the course: An introduction to the theoretical aspects of the statistical analysis of multivariate data.

Textbook: An Introduction to Multivariate Statistical Analysis, third edition, by T. W. Anderson (Wiley, 2003).

Required Work:
1. Weekly homework assignments.
2. A comprehensive final examination to be held on Tuesday, May 6, 10:10 a.m. - 12:00 noon, at 327 Thomas Bldg.
3. Continual review of The Centre Daily Times and The New York Times for articles related to the course.

Homework: Homework problems are assigned weekly, and will be collected at the beginning of class on the following Tuesday. Selected problems will be graded. Late submission of homework assignments will not be accepted, regardless of reason. However, only your highest 12 homework scores will count towards the final grade.

Final Examination: A comprehensive final examination will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 10:10 a.m. - 12:00 noon, at 327 Thomas Bldg.. Students are permitted to use their textbooks and calculators, but may not use any other notes or materials.

Grading policy: The final grade will be calculated as follows:
Homework:  60%
Final Exam: 40%

Final Grades: Final grades will be determined as follows:
A   : 94-100%,    A-: 90-93%
B+ : 88-89%,       B   : 84-87%,    B- : 80-83%,
C+ : 78-79%,       C   : 70-77%
D   : 60-69%
F    :   0-59%

Course Rules:
1. No late or make-up homework assignments will be given for ANY reason.
2. Students are responsible for all announcements and supplements given within any lecture.
3. Integrity Statement: All Penn State and Eberly College of Science policies regarding academic integrity apply to this course. See http://www.science.psu.edu/academic/Integrity/index.html for details.
4. If you need to leave class early then please sit in the rear and leave as quietly as possible.
5. All cell phones and pagers shall be turned off before you enter the classroom.