School Of Computer, Data And Mathematical SciencesAdvanced Statistical MethodsWestern Sydney University Unit Code:  301115.3
Discipline:  STATISTICS
Student Contribution Band:  2
Level:  7
Credit Points:  10
Prerequisite
301113 Programming for Data Science AND 301114 The Nature of Data 
Corequisite
301044 Data Science 
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course.
About this Unit
There has been a significant trend away from simple statistical models for complex and Big Data.  Advanced Statistical Methods is a technical unit that looks at computer intensive statistical techniques for modelling complex data. Students will learn about methods including Density Estimation, the Expectation-Maximisation (EM) algorithm, Bayesian, Markovian and Hidden Markov Models, enabling them to apply sophisticated statistical tools in a Data Science setting.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
 Access to a computer is required.
Courses| 3735.1 | Master of Data Science | CONTINUING | 
| 3735.2 | Master of Data Science | CURRENT | 
| 3750.1 | Graduate Diploma in Data Science | CONTINUING | 
| 3780.1 | Master of Information and Communications Technology/Master of Data Science | CURRENT | 
Specialisations
| A3046.1 | Master of Communications Technology/Master of Data Science - Pathway A - 3 year program | CURRENT | 
| A3047.1 | Master of Info and Com Technology/Master of Data Sci - Pathway B - 2.5 Year program | CURRENT | 
| A3048.1 | Master of Communications Technology/Master of Data Science - Pathway C -2.5 yr program | CURRENT |