UMass Boston

Multivariate Statistics & Regression Analysis

Course #: MSIS 642, Class #: 4342, Section #: 01

Description

The goal of this course is to develop statistical data analysis skills in business analytics applications. This course introduces the fundamental concepts and applications of regression analysis, such simple linear regression, multiple regression, binary dependent variable regressions, panel data regression, logistic regression, time series analysis, and some issues that we might face during those applications such as estimation, inference etc. This course will be the foundation for applied quantitative research for for business analysts, practical business research or graduate level studies. During the semester-long course, students learn how to run regression analysis using statistical packages.