NJIT Academic Integrity CODE: All Students should be aware that the Department of Mathematical Sciences takes the University Code on Academic Integrity at NJIT very seriously and enforces it strictly. This means that there must not be any forms of plagiarism, i.e., copying of homework, class projects, or lab assignments, or any form of cheating in quizzes and exams. Under the University Code on Academic Integrity, students are obligated to report any such activities to the Instructor.
Math 344-002: Regression Analysis
Textbook: Applied Linear Regression Models by Kutner, Nachtsheim and Neter (4th Edition); McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-238691-6.
Prerequisites: Math 333 with a grade of C or better or Math 341 with a grade of C or better.
Grading Policy: The final grade in this course will be determined as follows:
▪ Homework & Quizzes: |
20% |
▪ Project: |
25% |
▪ Midterm Exam: |
25% |
▪ Final Exam: |
30% |
Your final letter grade will be based on the
following tentative curve.
A |
90-100 |
C |
60-69 |
B+ |
85-89 |
D |
50-59 |
B |
75-84 |
F |
0-49 |
C+ |
70-74 |
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Drop Date: Please note that the University Drop Date March 20, 2012 deadline will be strictly enforced.
Homework Policy: Homework problems will be assigned in class.
Attendance: Attendance at all classes will be recorded and is mandatory. Please make sure you read and fully understand the Department’s Attendance Policy. This policy will be strictly enforced.
Makeup Exam Policy: There will be No make-up EXAMS during the semester. In the event the Final Exam is not taken, under rare circumstances where the student has a legitimate reason for missing the final exam, a makeup exam will be administered by the math department. In any case the student must notify the Math Department Office and the Instructor that the exam will be missed and present written verifiable proof of the reason for missing the exam, e.g., a doctors note, police report, court notice, etc., clearly stating the date AND time of the mitigating problem.
Further Assistance: For further questions, students should contact their Instructor. All Instructors have regular office hours during the week. These office hours are listed at the link above by clicking on the Instructor’s name. Teaching Assistants are also available in the math learning center.
Cellular Phones: All cellular phones and beepers must be switched off during all class times.
MATH DEPARTMENT CLASS POLICIES LINK
All DMS students must familiarize themselves with and adhere to the Department of Mathematical Sciences Course Policies, in addition to official university-wide policies. DMS takes these policies very seriously and enforces them strictly. For DMS Course Policies, please click here.
M |
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ~ University Closed |
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Su-Su |
Spring Recess ~ No Classes Scheduled ~ University Open |
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T |
Last Day to Withdraw from this course |
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F |
Good Friday ~ University Closed |
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T |
Classes follow a Friday Schedule, Last Day of Classes |
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W |
Reading Day |
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R-W |
Final Exams |
Course Outline:
Course Outline |
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Date |
Lecture |
Chapter |
Topic |
Assignment |
Week
1
1/18 |
1
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Chapter 1
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Regression Models and Their Use |
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Week
2
1/25 |
2 |
Chapter 2
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Inferences Concerning Regression Parameters |
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Week
3
2/1 |
3 |
Chapter 2
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Analysis of Variance Approach to Regression
General Linear Test Approach |
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Week
4
2/8 |
4 |
Chapter 3
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Diagnostics for Predictor Variable, Residuals |
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Week
5
2/15 |
5 |
Chapter 3
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F Test for Lack of Fit |
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Week
6
2/22 |
6 |
Chapter 4
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Joint Estimation for Regression Parameters |
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Week
7
2/29 |
7 |
Chapter 4
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Regression through Origin |
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Week
8
3/7 |
8 |
MIDTERM EXAM: Wednesday~ March 7, 2012 |
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Week
9
3/14 |
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SPRING RECESS - No Classes Scheduled
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Week
10
3/21 |
10 |
Chapter 5
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Matrices and their Properties |
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Week
11
3/28 |
11 |
Chapter 5
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Fitted Values and Residuals
Inferences in Regression Analysis |
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Week
12
4/4 |
12 |
Chapter 6
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Multiple Regression Models |
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GOOD FRIDAY ~ APRIL, 6, 2012: No Class Scheduled |
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Week
13
4/11 |
13 |
Chapter 6
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Fitted Values and Residuals |
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Week
14
4/18 |
14 |
Chapter 7 |
Extra Sums of Squares |
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Chapter 9 |
Overview of Model-Building Process
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Week
15
4/25 |
15 |
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PROJECTS DUE |
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COURSE REVIEW |
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Week
16
5/2 |
16 |
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MAY 1, 2012 ~ Classes Follow a Friday Schedule
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REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM |
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READING DAY ~ MAY 2, 2012 |
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Finals |
FINAL EXAM WEEK: MAY 3-9, 2012 |
Prepared By: Prof. Weng Guo
Last revised: December 16, 2011