Stat 665 Theory of Linear Models II
Multivariate normal distribution; moments and characteristic functions; noncentral Chi-square and noncentral F distributions; distribution of quadratic forms; estimation and distribution of estimators; principles of maximum likelihood and least squares; confidence regions and tests of hypotheses; regression models; Wishart distribution; Hotelling's T2 statistic. This is the second course in a sequence of three: Stat 664, Stat 665, and Stat 666 which must be taken in sequence.
Prerequisite
Recommended prerequisite: Stat 563.