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Regression Analysis

A CSCAR Workshop

Center for Statistical Consultation and Research, The University of Michigan


March 31 and April 2, 2008


This workshop will provide participants with an overview of commonly used methods in simple linear regression and multiple linear regression. There will be both lecture and hands-on computer work, using SPSS. Topics will include: the basic regression model, model assumptions, interpretation of coefficients, significance testing, interactions between variables and the use and interpretation of dummy variables. Model checking methods, including residual plots, collinearity diagnostics, and influence plots will also be covered. Several methods for model selection, including all possible regressions and stepwise selection, will be included.


Instructors:

Ananda Sen is an Associate Research Scientist at CSCAR. He has extensive experience in survival analysis, industrial statistics, and reliability.

Kathy Welch is a Statistical Consultant and the primary SAS Consultant for CSCAR. Other CSCAR staff may assist in workshop.

Prerequisite:

A Windows instruction class or equivalent knowledge, a basic statistics course or CSCAR's workshop 'Statistics: A Review'.

Provisions:

The enrollee will receive lecture notes, a bibliography, and example computer package commands with output. Morning refreshments will be served. Break time for lunch (lunch not provided).

When:

Monday, March 31, and Wednesday, April 2, 2008
9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Location:

Rackham Bldg, 2nd floor, North Alcove in the West Study Hall

Size:

Maximum of 15 participants.

Fee:

Registration until March 17, 2008:
$250 for University of Michigan affiliated faculty, staff and students
$600 for others
Registration after March 17, 2008:
$300 for University of Michigan affiliated faculty, staff and students
$720 for others
Please make check payable to CSCAR-University of Michigan, or give the University of Michigan Project/Grant or short code to be billed. Send check to CSCAR, 3550 Rackham Bldg., University of Michigan, 915 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor MI 48109-1070.

Registration:

Call CSCAR (734) 764-7828. Enrollment is limited.

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