After covering classical ANOVA procedures for data from manipulative experiments, this lecture emphasizes the use of linear models for data from observational studies.
The document discusses sampling distributions and estimators from chapter 6 of an elementary statistics textbook. It defines a sampling distribution of a statistic as the distribution of all values of a statistic (such as sample mean or proportion) obtained from samples of the same size from a population. The sampling distributions of sample proportions and means tend to be normally distributed, with their means converging on the population parameter. Specifically, the mean of sample proportions equals the population proportion, and the mean of sample means equals the population mean. The distribution of sample variances, on the other hand, tends to be right-skewed.
This presentation guide you through Logistic Regression, Assumptions of Logistic Regression, Types of Logistic Regression, Binary Logistic Regression, Multinomial Logistic Regression and Ordinal Logistic Regression.
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The document discusses maximum likelihood estimation for learning parameters of univariate Gaussian distributions from data. It shows that the maximum likelihood estimates (MLEs) for the mean (μ) is simply the sample mean of the data. The MLE for the variance (σ2) is the unbiased sample variance of the data. Maximum likelihood estimation is a fundamental technique in statistical data analysis and learning Gaussian distributions lays the groundwork for more advanced methods.
The document discusses the conceptual definition of standard deviation. Standard deviation represents the root average of the squared deviations of scores from the mean. It explains that to calculate standard deviation, each score's deviation from the mean is squared, those squared deviations are averaged, and then the square root of the average is taken to determine the standard deviation in the original units of measurement.
Includes solved numerical problems of Mean deviation. It has also some unsolved practical problems for practice. The file covers all three series i..e. Individual, discrete and continuous series.
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Chapter 3: Describing, Exploring, and Comparing Data
3.2: Measures of Variation
Logistic regression is a machine learning classification algorithm used to predict binary outcomes. It works by taking input variables and transforming them into a probability value between 0 and 1 using the logistic function. This allows logistic regression to be used for classification problems where the output is discrete, such as predicting if an event will occur or not. Some key assumptions of logistic regression include the dependent variable being binary, a linear relationship between the log odds of the dependent variable and independent variables, independence of errors, and no multicollinearity among independent variables. Logistic regression is commonly used for applications like fraud detection, disease diagnosis, and spam filtering.
As part of the GSP’s capacity development and improvement programme, FAO/GSP have organised a one week training in Izmir, Turkey. The main goal of the training was to increase the capacity of Turkey on digital soil mapping, new approaches on data collection, data processing and modelling of soil organic carbon. This 5 day training is titled ‘’Training on Digital Soil Organic Carbon Mapping’’ was held in IARTC - International Agricultural Research and Education Center in Menemen, Izmir on 20-25 August, 2017.
The document discusses organizing and summarizing data using frequency distributions. It defines key terms like frequency distribution, class width, boundaries, and midpoints. Examples are provided to demonstrate how to construct frequency distributions, calculate values, and interpret results. Comparing distributions can reveal differences in datasets. Gaps may indicate separate populations in the data. [END SUMMARY]
This document provides instructions for calculating the median of both ungrouped and grouped data. For ungrouped data, it describes how to order the values from lowest to highest and find the middle value. For grouped data, it explains how to determine the median by first calculating the cumulative frequency, then using a formula to find the class containing the median value. An example is provided to demonstrate finding the median of grouped data with class boundaries, frequencies, cumulative frequencies, and the formula to calculate the median.
This document provides information about the normal distribution and related statistical concepts. It begins with learning objectives and definitions of key terms like the normal distribution formula and how the mean and standard deviation affect the shape of the distribution. It then discusses properties of the normal distribution like symmetry and how it extends infinitely in both directions. The next sections cover areas under the normal curve and how to calculate probabilities using the standard normal distribution table. Later sections explain how to convert variables to standard scores using z-scores and the concepts of skewness and sampling distributions. Examples and exercises are provided throughout to illustrate calculating probabilities and percentiles for the normal distribution.
This document defines key concepts in probability and provides examples. It discusses probability vocabulary like sample space, outcome, trial, and event. It defines probability as the number of times a desired outcome occurs over total trials. Events are independent if the outcome of one does not impact others, and mutually exclusive if they cannot occur together. The addition and multiplication rules for probability are explained. Conditional probability describes the probability of a second event depending on the first occurring. Counting techniques are discussed for finding total possible outcomes of combined experiments. Review questions are provided to test understanding of the material.
- Probability theory describes the likelihood of chance outcomes and is measured on a scale from 0 to 1. Probability can be calculated classically based on equally likely outcomes or empirically based on relative frequency.
- Bayes' theorem allows updating probabilities based on new information by calculating conditional probabilities. It expresses the probability of an event A given evidence B in terms of prior probabilities and the likelihood of the evidence.
- The Monty Hall problem illustrates that switching doors in a game show scenario doubles the probability of winning the prize because it uses additional information provided by the host.
If everything were the same, we would have no need of statistics. But, people's heights, ages, etc., do vary. We often need to measure the extent to which scores in a dataset differ from each other. Such a measure is called the dispersion of a distribution.
The document discusses vector spaces and their properties. It defines a vector space as a collection of vectors that can be added and scaled by real numbers, while satisfying certain properties like closure and distributivity. Examples of vector spaces include Rn, the space of matrices, and function spaces. A subspace is a subset of a vector space that is also a vector space. The column space of a matrix contains all linear combinations of its columns and is an important subspace.
This document provides guidance on performing and interpreting logistic regression analyses in SPSS. It discusses selecting appropriate statistical tests based on variable types and study objectives. It covers assumptions of logistic regression like linear relationships between predictors and the logit of the outcome. It also explains maximum likelihood estimation, interpreting coefficients, and evaluating model fit and accuracy. Guidelines are provided on reporting logistic regression results from SPSS outputs.
A binomial random variable is the number of successes x in n repeated trials of a binomial experiment. The probability distribution of a binomial random variable is called a binomial distribution. Suppose we flip a coin two times and count the number of heads (successes).
The document discusses vector spaces and related linear algebra concepts. It defines vector spaces and lists the axioms that must be satisfied. Examples of vector spaces include the set of all pairs of real numbers and the space of 2x2 symmetric matrices. The document also discusses subspaces, linear combinations, span, basis, dimension, row space, column space, null space, rank, nullity, and change of basis. It provides examples and explanations of these fundamental linear algebra topics.
Cumulative frequency is found by adding up all successive frequencies in a frequency distribution table and totals or gradually builds up over time. A cumulative frequency histogram uses the cumulative frequency column from a table to create a graph that looks like upward steps, and an ogive line graph drawn on the histogram connects the corners of each successive column starting from the bottom left corner to show the accumulating total.
Descriptive statistics is used to describe and summarize key characteristics of a data set. Commonly used measures include central tendency, such as the mean, median, and mode, and measures of dispersion like range, interquartile range, standard deviation, and variance. The mean is the average value calculated by summing all values and dividing by the number of values. The median is the middle value when data is arranged in order. The mode is the most frequently occurring value. Measures of dispersion describe how spread out the data is, such as the difference between highest and lowest values (range) or how close values are to the average (standard deviation).
A matrix is a rectangular array of numbers arranged in rows and columns. The order of a matrix describes its dimensions as the number of rows and columns. Matrices can be added or multiplied if they are the same order. Matrix multiplication results in a matrix whose order is the number of rows of the first matrix and columns of the second. The inverse of a square matrix A exists when AA-1=I=A-1A, where I is the identity matrix. The inverse is used to solve systems of linear equations of the form Ax=b by computing x=(A-1)b. Excel can perform matrix operations like multiplication and inversion using formulas.
This document discusses probability and Bayes' theorem. It provides examples of basic probability concepts like the probability of a coin toss. It then defines conditional probability as the probability of an event given another event. Bayes' theorem is introduced as a way to revise a probability based on new information. An example problem demonstrates how to calculate the probability of rain given a weather forecast using Bayes' theorem.
This document provides an introduction to probability and its applications in daily life. It defines probability as a measure of how often an event will occur if an experiment is repeated. Probability is always between 0 and 1, with 1 being a certain event and 0 being an impossible event. The document discusses random experiments, sample spaces, outcomes, events, and favorable events. It provides examples of calculating probability for events like drawing cards from a deck or selecting people with certain characteristics from a population. Overall, the document outlines basic probability concepts and terminology.
Introduction to Maximum Likelihood EstimatorAmir Al-Ansary
This document provides an overview of maximum likelihood estimation (MLE). It discusses key concepts like probability models, parameters, and the likelihood function. MLE aims to find the parameter values that make the observed data most likely. This can be done analytically by taking derivatives or numerically using optimization algorithms. Practical considerations like removing constants and using the log-likelihood are also covered. The document concludes by introducing the likelihood ratio test for comparing nested models.
The PPT covered the distinguish between discrete and continuous distribution. Detailed explanation of the types of discrete distributions such as binomial distribution, Poisson distribution & Hyper-geometric distribution.
The document discusses the classical definition of probability as well as axioms that define probability mathematically. It introduces the classical definition where probability is defined as the number of favorable outcomes divided by the total number of possible outcomes. It then discusses limitations of the classical definition and introduces the frequency interpretation of probability. Finally, it outlines three axioms that define a function as a valid probability function: 1) probabilities are between 0 and 1, 2) the total probability of the sample space is 1, and 3) probabilities of mutually exclusive events sum to the total probability.
The document provides an overview of regression analysis. It defines regression analysis as a technique used to estimate the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables. The key purposes of regression are to estimate relationships between variables, determine the effect of each independent variable on the dependent variable, and predict the dependent variable given values of the independent variables. The document also outlines the assumptions of the linear regression model, introduces simple and multiple regression, and describes methods for model building including variable selection procedures.
As part of the GSP’s capacity development and improvement programme, FAO/GSP have organised a one week training in Izmir, Turkey. The main goal of the training was to increase the capacity of Turkey on digital soil mapping, new approaches on data collection, data processing and modelling of soil organic carbon. This 5 day training is titled ‘’Training on Digital Soil Organic Carbon Mapping’’ was held in IARTC - International Agricultural Research and Education Center in Menemen, Izmir on 20-25 August, 2017.
The document discusses organizing and summarizing data using frequency distributions. It defines key terms like frequency distribution, class width, boundaries, and midpoints. Examples are provided to demonstrate how to construct frequency distributions, calculate values, and interpret results. Comparing distributions can reveal differences in datasets. Gaps may indicate separate populations in the data. [END SUMMARY]
This document provides instructions for calculating the median of both ungrouped and grouped data. For ungrouped data, it describes how to order the values from lowest to highest and find the middle value. For grouped data, it explains how to determine the median by first calculating the cumulative frequency, then using a formula to find the class containing the median value. An example is provided to demonstrate finding the median of grouped data with class boundaries, frequencies, cumulative frequencies, and the formula to calculate the median.
This document provides information about the normal distribution and related statistical concepts. It begins with learning objectives and definitions of key terms like the normal distribution formula and how the mean and standard deviation affect the shape of the distribution. It then discusses properties of the normal distribution like symmetry and how it extends infinitely in both directions. The next sections cover areas under the normal curve and how to calculate probabilities using the standard normal distribution table. Later sections explain how to convert variables to standard scores using z-scores and the concepts of skewness and sampling distributions. Examples and exercises are provided throughout to illustrate calculating probabilities and percentiles for the normal distribution.
This document defines key concepts in probability and provides examples. It discusses probability vocabulary like sample space, outcome, trial, and event. It defines probability as the number of times a desired outcome occurs over total trials. Events are independent if the outcome of one does not impact others, and mutually exclusive if they cannot occur together. The addition and multiplication rules for probability are explained. Conditional probability describes the probability of a second event depending on the first occurring. Counting techniques are discussed for finding total possible outcomes of combined experiments. Review questions are provided to test understanding of the material.
- Probability theory describes the likelihood of chance outcomes and is measured on a scale from 0 to 1. Probability can be calculated classically based on equally likely outcomes or empirically based on relative frequency.
- Bayes' theorem allows updating probabilities based on new information by calculating conditional probabilities. It expresses the probability of an event A given evidence B in terms of prior probabilities and the likelihood of the evidence.
- The Monty Hall problem illustrates that switching doors in a game show scenario doubles the probability of winning the prize because it uses additional information provided by the host.
If everything were the same, we would have no need of statistics. But, people's heights, ages, etc., do vary. We often need to measure the extent to which scores in a dataset differ from each other. Such a measure is called the dispersion of a distribution.
The document discusses vector spaces and their properties. It defines a vector space as a collection of vectors that can be added and scaled by real numbers, while satisfying certain properties like closure and distributivity. Examples of vector spaces include Rn, the space of matrices, and function spaces. A subspace is a subset of a vector space that is also a vector space. The column space of a matrix contains all linear combinations of its columns and is an important subspace.
This document provides guidance on performing and interpreting logistic regression analyses in SPSS. It discusses selecting appropriate statistical tests based on variable types and study objectives. It covers assumptions of logistic regression like linear relationships between predictors and the logit of the outcome. It also explains maximum likelihood estimation, interpreting coefficients, and evaluating model fit and accuracy. Guidelines are provided on reporting logistic regression results from SPSS outputs.
A binomial random variable is the number of successes x in n repeated trials of a binomial experiment. The probability distribution of a binomial random variable is called a binomial distribution. Suppose we flip a coin two times and count the number of heads (successes).
The document discusses vector spaces and related linear algebra concepts. It defines vector spaces and lists the axioms that must be satisfied. Examples of vector spaces include the set of all pairs of real numbers and the space of 2x2 symmetric matrices. The document also discusses subspaces, linear combinations, span, basis, dimension, row space, column space, null space, rank, nullity, and change of basis. It provides examples and explanations of these fundamental linear algebra topics.
Cumulative frequency is found by adding up all successive frequencies in a frequency distribution table and totals or gradually builds up over time. A cumulative frequency histogram uses the cumulative frequency column from a table to create a graph that looks like upward steps, and an ogive line graph drawn on the histogram connects the corners of each successive column starting from the bottom left corner to show the accumulating total.
Descriptive statistics is used to describe and summarize key characteristics of a data set. Commonly used measures include central tendency, such as the mean, median, and mode, and measures of dispersion like range, interquartile range, standard deviation, and variance. The mean is the average value calculated by summing all values and dividing by the number of values. The median is the middle value when data is arranged in order. The mode is the most frequently occurring value. Measures of dispersion describe how spread out the data is, such as the difference between highest and lowest values (range) or how close values are to the average (standard deviation).
A matrix is a rectangular array of numbers arranged in rows and columns. The order of a matrix describes its dimensions as the number of rows and columns. Matrices can be added or multiplied if they are the same order. Matrix multiplication results in a matrix whose order is the number of rows of the first matrix and columns of the second. The inverse of a square matrix A exists when AA-1=I=A-1A, where I is the identity matrix. The inverse is used to solve systems of linear equations of the form Ax=b by computing x=(A-1)b. Excel can perform matrix operations like multiplication and inversion using formulas.
This document discusses probability and Bayes' theorem. It provides examples of basic probability concepts like the probability of a coin toss. It then defines conditional probability as the probability of an event given another event. Bayes' theorem is introduced as a way to revise a probability based on new information. An example problem demonstrates how to calculate the probability of rain given a weather forecast using Bayes' theorem.
This document provides an introduction to probability and its applications in daily life. It defines probability as a measure of how often an event will occur if an experiment is repeated. Probability is always between 0 and 1, with 1 being a certain event and 0 being an impossible event. The document discusses random experiments, sample spaces, outcomes, events, and favorable events. It provides examples of calculating probability for events like drawing cards from a deck or selecting people with certain characteristics from a population. Overall, the document outlines basic probability concepts and terminology.
Introduction to Maximum Likelihood EstimatorAmir Al-Ansary
This document provides an overview of maximum likelihood estimation (MLE). It discusses key concepts like probability models, parameters, and the likelihood function. MLE aims to find the parameter values that make the observed data most likely. This can be done analytically by taking derivatives or numerically using optimization algorithms. Practical considerations like removing constants and using the log-likelihood are also covered. The document concludes by introducing the likelihood ratio test for comparing nested models.
The PPT covered the distinguish between discrete and continuous distribution. Detailed explanation of the types of discrete distributions such as binomial distribution, Poisson distribution & Hyper-geometric distribution.
The document discusses the classical definition of probability as well as axioms that define probability mathematically. It introduces the classical definition where probability is defined as the number of favorable outcomes divided by the total number of possible outcomes. It then discusses limitations of the classical definition and introduces the frequency interpretation of probability. Finally, it outlines three axioms that define a function as a valid probability function: 1) probabilities are between 0 and 1, 2) the total probability of the sample space is 1, and 3) probabilities of mutually exclusive events sum to the total probability.
The document provides an overview of regression analysis. It defines regression analysis as a technique used to estimate the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables. The key purposes of regression are to estimate relationships between variables, determine the effect of each independent variable on the dependent variable, and predict the dependent variable given values of the independent variables. The document also outlines the assumptions of the linear regression model, introduces simple and multiple regression, and describes methods for model building including variable selection procedures.
Regression analysis models the relationship between variables, where the dependent variable is modeled as a function of one or more independent variables. Linear regression models take forms such as straight-line, polynomial, Fourier, and interaction models. Multiple linear regression is useful for understanding variable effects, predicting values, and finding relationships between multiple independent and dependent variables. Methods like robust, stepwise, ridge, and partial least squares regression address issues like outliers, multicollinearity, and correlated predictors. Response surface and generalized linear models extend linear regression to nonlinear relationships. Multivariate regression models multiple dependent variables.
Regression analysis models the relationship between variables, including dependent and independent variables. Linear regression models take forms like straight lines, polynomials, trigonometric, and interaction terms. Multiple linear regression is useful for understanding variable effects, predicting values, and dealing with multicollinearity using methods like ridge regression, partial least squares, and stepwise regression. Nonlinear and generalized linear models also describe nonlinear relationships. Multivariate regression involves multiple response variables.
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An Introduction to Regression Models: Linear and Logistic approachesBhanu Yadav
An Introduction to Regression Models: Linear and Logistic Approaches offers a beginner-friendly overview of regression techniques with simple examples. This presentation introduces linear regression for modeling relationships between variables and logistic regression for binary outcomes. Using easy-to-follow example datasets, it explains the basic concepts, steps, and interpretations in a clear and practical way. Perfect for students and beginners in statistics or data analysis seeking a straightforward introduction to regression models
Structural equation modeling is a multivariate statistical analysis
technique that is used to analyze structural relationships and this
technique is applied for the combination of factor analysis and
multiple regression analysis, and it is used to analyze
the structural relationship between Reflective measurement model happens when the indicators of a
construct are considered to be caused by that construct.
Whereas a formative measurement is measured variables which
are considered to be the cause of the latent variable and in a
formative construct, the indicators cause the construct, whereas in
a more conventional latent variables, sometimes called reflective
constructs, the indicators are caused by the latent variable.
Path diagram is considered for showing which variables cause
changes in other variables. They may also be given a narrower,
more specific interpretation.
This document provides an overview of econometric methods for estimating economic relationships such as production, cost, and profit functions. It discusses estimating parameters for different functional forms using ordinary least squares and maximum likelihood methods. It also covers imposing equality constraints to satisfy properties implied by economic theory and testing these constraints using statistical tests.
This document provides an overview of exploratory factor analysis (EFA). It defines EFA as a technique used to identify clusters of inter-correlated variables and empirically test theoretical data structures. The document outlines the assumptions, steps, and examples of EFA. It discusses determining the number of factors, rotating factor loadings for interpretation, and interpreting the factor structure. The goal of EFA is to simplify data and develop theoretical models through identification of underlying factors.
This document provides an overview of regression techniques in machine learning. It discusses:
1) Regression problems involve predicting numeric variables based on observed values. Different regression techniques make predictions based on the number and type of input variables and the shape of the regression line.
2) Simple linear regression uses one continuous input variable, multivariate linear regression uses multiple input variables, and polynomial regression models higher-order relationships between variables.
3) The document also discusses errors in machine learning models and concepts related to bias and variance, including how the bias-variance tradeoff optimizes model performance.
This document provides guidance on selecting and interpreting inferential statistics. It includes:
1) An outline of key topics like research designs, selecting appropriate statistics based on variable types and research questions, and interpreting statistical results.
2) Guidelines for determining statistical significance from p-values and effect sizes, and how effect sizes indicate practical significance.
3) An example process for selecting and interpreting statistics that involves identifying the research problem, variables, question type, appropriate test, and interpreting results.
This document provides an overview and agenda for a presentation on multivariate analysis and discriminant analysis using SPSS. It introduces the presenter, Dr. Nisha Arora, and lists her areas of expertise including statistics, machine learning, and teaching online courses in programs like R and Python. The agenda outlines concepts in discriminant analysis and how to perform it in SPSS, including data preparation, assumptions, interpretation of outputs, and ways to improve the analysis model.
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Canonical correlation analysis was used to detect potential bias in faculty promotion scoring at American University of Nigeria (AUN). Three committees independently scored candidates based on teaching, research, and service. CCA discriminated between promotable and non-promotable candidates at the 90% confidence level, rejecting the hypothesis that it could not do so. CCA also found no significant differences in scoring between committees or evidence that individual assessors' scores overbearingly influenced outcomes, rejecting the hypotheses that it could not detect bias. The results suggest CCA is an effective tool for AUN to analyze scoring and ensure fairness in its promotion process.
Canonical correlation analysis was used to detect potential bias in faculty promotion scoring at the American University of Nigeria (AUN). The analysis compared scores from three promotion committees and tested whether any committee showed bias that influenced candidates' promotability. The analysis found:
1) It could discriminate between candidates deemed promotable versus non-promotable, rejecting the hypothesis that it couldn't do so.
2) There were no significant differences in scoring between committees, rejecting the hypothesis that it couldn't detect bias.
3) Only the president's committee showed significant score weight influence on promotability, rejecting the hypothesis that it couldn't detect overbearing influences.
The study demonstrated canonical correlation analysis can be an effective tool for unbiased faculty
This document provides an introduction to regression analysis and statistical methods. It discusses that regression analysis estimates the linear relationship between dependent and independent variables. Multiple linear regression allows studying the relationship between one dependent variable and two or more independent variables. The accuracy of regression models can be evaluated using measures like R-squared and testing overall model significance. Diagnostic tests of assumptions like independence of errors, normality, homoscedasticity and absence of multicollinearity/influential outliers are important.
This document summarizes a lab on model selection and multi-model inference. It discusses fitting four linear models to predict species richness using variables from the Swiss data. Model selection is performed using AIC, with the top model having an elevation and forest term. Model-averaged predictions are also calculated by weighting predictions from each model by their AIC weights.
The document discusses generalized linear models (GLMs) and provides examples of logistic regression and Poisson regression. Some key points covered include:
- GLMs allow for non-normal distributions of the response variable and non-constant variance, which makes them useful for binary, count, and other types of data.
- The document outlines the framework for GLMs, including the link function that transforms the mean to the scale of the linear predictor and the inverse link that transforms it back.
- Logistic regression is presented as a GLM example for binary data with a logit link function. Poisson regression is given for count data with a log link.
- Examples are provided to demonstrate how to fit and interpret a logistic
This document provides an overview of analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). It describes a scenario where a one-way ANOVA is desired but there is also a continuous predictor variable. ANCOVA accounts for variation associated with this covariate. It models the relationship as additive, with the response variable a function of the intercept, factor effects, covariate effects, and error. ANCOVA is described as a hybrid of ANOVA and linear regression. The document then demonstrates ANCOVA using example diet data, showing how it allows detecting a diet effect when ANOVA alone did not.
This document describes a split-plot experimental design used to study the tenderness of meat in response to two treatments: tenderizer applied to whole roasts and cooking time applied to cores within each roast. Statistical models including fixed and random effects are presented for analyzing the data. Tests for interaction effects and multiple comparisons between cooking times when stratified by tenderizer treatment are demonstrated. An example of a nested and crossed design without blocks is also provided.
The document discusses analyzing data from a nested experimental design using analysis of variance (ANOVA) methods. It compares using aov with an Error term to account for the nested structure versus using lme from the nlme package. Both methods find significant treatment effects but lme provides direct estimates of variance components and can handle unbalanced designs/complex models better while aov allows some post-hoc tests. The example analyzes data on gypsy moth larvae counts from plots with different pesticide treatments.
The document describes an experiment investigating the effects of lime and underlying bedrock on lake pH levels. There were two factors (lime application vs control, and three types of bedrock) and pH changes were measured for each combination of factors. The experiment was designed to test whether the effect of lime depends on the bedrock type through an ANOVA analysis and follow-up comparisons of estimated pH changes for each bedrock.
This document provides an overview of how to perform a blocked ANOVA by hand and using R. It discusses computing means, sums of squares, creating an ANOVA table, and testing for treatment effects. An example dataset on gypsy moth caterpillar counts is used to demonstrate both methods. Key steps include organizing data into blocks, computing grand, treatment, and block means, and calculating sums of squares for treatments, blocks, and residual.
This document discusses the assumptions of ANOVA and methods for addressing violations of those assumptions, including data transformations and non-parametric tests. It notes that the normality assumption in ANOVA pertains to the residuals rather than the response variable. Various transformations are presented that can help achieve normality when the residuals are not normally distributed, including logarithmic, square root, arcsine-square root, and reciprocal transformations. Non-parametric alternatives to ANOVA like the Wilcoxon rank sum test and Kruskal-Wallis test are also introduced. An example using infection rate data from birds in different landscapes is provided to demonstrate checking assumptions and applying transformations if needed.
The document discusses contrasts, estimation, and power analysis in the context of a one-way ANOVA experiment with four brands (A, B, C, D) of chainsaws. Orthogonal contrasts are constructed to compare: (1) groups A&D vs B&C, (2) group A vs D, and (3) group B vs C. The contrasts are tested using an ANOVA model in R. Confidence intervals are estimated for the effect sizes and differences in group means are calculated for each contrast. Finally, power is analyzed for a two-sample t-test and one-way ANOVA.
This document provides an overview of one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and demonstrates its application in R. It discusses the assumptions and framework of one-way ANOVA, shows how to conduct an ANOVA in R using the aov function and interpret the results. Multiple comparison procedures like Tukey's HSD test are presented. An example dataset involving chainsaw kickback angles across four brands is analyzed throughout to illustrate the concepts and steps in R.
t-tests in R - Lab slides for UGA course FANR 6750richardchandler
This document outlines a lab on summary statistics, graphics, and t-tests in R. It introduces topics like importing data, creating graphics like boxplots and histograms, and performing different types of t-tests (two-sample t-test assuming equal variances, paired t-test, equality of variances test) to compare two samples and determine if they came from the same population. Exercises are provided to have students practice these skills, and an assignment asks them to write an R script to conduct and comment on the results of various t-tests.
Introduction to R - Lab slides for UGA course FANR 6750richardchandler
This document provides an overview of topics that will be covered in Lab 1 on the introduction to R. The topics include: why use R, installing R, basic usage including calculations, vectors, data frames, importing/exporting data, and getting help. Examples are provided for creating vectors using functions like c(), seq(), and rep(). Vectorized arithmetic is demonstrated by calculating BMI from weight and height data. Help is given on common issues like incomplete commands.
Hierarchichal species distributions model and Maxentrichardchandler
The document discusses hierarchical species distribution models. It defines hierarchical models as statistical models with conditional probability distributions linking random variables. It then discusses hierarchical modeling approaches for defining state variables of interest, developing state and observation models, and making inferences. Key points include hierarchical point process models can account for non-random sampling through observation models, and count-based hierarchical models are easier to fit than point process models when only count data are available.
This document describes a study that used integrated population models to predict the spatial and temporal dynamics of populations at the edges of species' ranges. The study aimed to understand the mechanisms driving range shifts and their consequences for edge populations. It developed a point process model incorporating survival, reproduction, dispersal, density dependence, and other factors. The model was informed by capture-recapture, distance sampling, and other data types from a study of Canada Warblers. Preliminary results suggest climate strongly affects recruitment at the range edge for this species. Future work will combine observational and experimental data to enable causal inference about range dynamics.
The role of spatial models in applied ecological researchrichardchandler
The document discusses the use of spatial models in ecological research. It describes how nearby locations tend to be more similar than distant ones due to factors like dispersal and resource selection. It presents a case study that uses a hierarchical spatial occupancy model to examine metapopulation dynamics of desert-breeding amphibians and how hydrology and connectivity affect their extinction risk. The model allows for metapopulation extinction and provides useful insights for population viability analysis and conservation planning.
This document introduces spatial occupancy models for analyzing metapopulation viability over time. It discusses motivations like estimating extinction risk over 100 years and how hydrology and connectivity affect risk. Occupancy data from multiple sites and years are presented. A spatial occupancy model is described that accounts for colonization between sites based on distance. Results show local extinction is lower in permanent wetlands and colonization increases over time as connectivity increases. Modeling predicts reintroducing populations in certain areas can significantly reduce long-term extinction risk for the metapopulation.
1) Decorticate animal is the one without cerebral cortex
1) The preparation of decerebrate animal occurs because of the removal of all connections of cerebral hemispheres at the level of midbrain
An upper limit to the lifetime of stellar remnants from gravitational pair pr...Sérgio Sacani
Black holes are assumed to decay via Hawking radiation. Recently we found evidence that spacetime curvature alone without the need for an event horizon leads to black hole evaporation. Here we investigate the evaporation rate and decay time of a non-rotating star of constant density due to spacetime curvature-induced pair production and apply this to compact stellar remnants such as neutron stars and white dwarfs. We calculate the creation of virtual pairs of massless scalar particles in spherically symmetric asymptotically flat curved spacetimes. This calculation is based on covariant perturbation theory with the quantum f ield representing, e.g., gravitons or photons. We find that in this picture the evaporation timescale, τ, of massive objects scales with the average mass density, ρ, as τ ∝ ρ−3/2. The maximum age of neutron stars, τ ∼ 1068yr, is comparable to that of low-mass stellar black holes. White dwarfs, supermassive black holes, and dark matter supercluster halos evaporate on longer, but also finite timescales. Neutron stars and white dwarfs decay similarly to black holes, ending in an explosive event when they become unstable. This sets a general upper limit for the lifetime of matter in the universe, which in general is much longer than the HubbleLemaˆ ıtre time, although primordial objects with densities above ρmax ≈ 3×1053 g/cm3 should have dissolved by now. As a consequence, fossil stellar remnants from a previous universe could be present in our current universe only if the recurrence time of star forming universes is smaller than about ∼ 1068years.
Freshwater Biome Classification
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Characteristics and Groups
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Euclid: The Story So far, a Departmental Colloquium at Maynooth UniversityPeter Coles
The European Space Agency's Euclid satellite was launched on 1st July 2023 and, after instrument calibration and performance verification, the main cosmological survey is now well under way. In this talk I will explain the main science goals of Euclid, give a brief summary of progress so far, showcase some of the science results already obtained, and set out the time line for future developments, including the main data releases and cosmological analysis.
3. Outline
1 Motivation
2 Linear models
3 Example
4 Matrix notation
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4. Motivation
Why do we need this part of the course?
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5. Motivation
Why do we need this part of the course?
• We have been modeling all along
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6. Motivation
Why do we need this part of the course?
• We have been modeling all along
• Good experimental design + ANOVA is usually the most
direct route to causal inference
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7. Motivation
Why do we need this part of the course?
• We have been modeling all along
• Good experimental design + ANOVA is usually the most
direct route to causal inference
• Often, however, it isn’t possible (or even desirable) to
control some aspects of the system being investigated
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8. Motivation
Why do we need this part of the course?
• We have been modeling all along
• Good experimental design + ANOVA is usually the most
direct route to causal inference
• Often, however, it isn’t possible (or even desirable) to
control some aspects of the system being investigated
• When manipulative experiments aren’t possible,
observational studies and predictive models can be the
next best option
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9. What is a model?
Definition
A model is an abstraction of reality used to describe the
relationship between two or more variables
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10. What is a model?
Definition
A model is an abstraction of reality used to describe the
relationship between two or more variables
Types of models
• Conceptual
• Mathematical
• Statistical
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11. What is a model?
Definition
A model is an abstraction of reality used to describe the
relationship between two or more variables
Types of models
• Conceptual
• Mathematical
• Statistical
Important point
“All models are wrong but some are useful” (George Box, 1976)
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13. Statistical models
What are they useful for?
• Formalizing hypotheses using math and probability
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14. Statistical models
What are they useful for?
• Formalizing hypotheses using math and probability
• Evaulating hypotheses by confronting models with data
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15. Statistical models
What are they useful for?
• Formalizing hypotheses using math and probability
• Evaulating hypotheses by confronting models with data
• Predicting future outcomes
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16. Statistical models
Two important pieces
(1) Deterministic component
Equation for the expected value of the response
variable
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17. Statistical models
Two important pieces
(1) Deterministic component
Equation for the expected value of the response
variable
(2) Stochastic component
Probability distribution describing the differences
between the expected values and the observed values
In parametric statistics, we assume we know the
distribution, but not the parameters of the
distribution
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18. Outline
1 Motivation
2 Linear models
3 Example
4 Matrix notation
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19. Is this a linear model?
y = 20 + 0.5x
0 2 4 6 8 10
202122232425
x
y
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20. Is this a linear model?
y = 20 + 0.5x − 0.3x2
0 2 4 6 8 10
−505101520
x
y
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21. Linear model
A linear model is an equation of the form:
yi = β0 + β1xi1 + β2xi2 + . . . + βpxip + εi
where the β’s are coefficients, and the x values are predictor
variables (or dummy variables for categorical predictors).
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22. Linear model
A linear model is an equation of the form:
yi = β0 + β1xi1 + β2xi2 + . . . + βpxip + εi
where the β’s are coefficients, and the x values are predictor
variables (or dummy variables for categorical predictors).
This equation is often expressed in matrix notation as:
y = Xβ + ε
where X is a design matrix and β is a vector of coefficients.
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23. Linear model
A linear model is an equation of the form:
yi = β0 + β1xi1 + β2xi2 + . . . + βpxip + εi
where the β’s are coefficients, and the x values are predictor
variables (or dummy variables for categorical predictors).
This equation is often expressed in matrix notation as:
y = Xβ + ε
where X is a design matrix and β is a vector of coefficients. More
on matrix notation later. . .
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24. Interpretting the β’s
You must be able to interpret the β coefficients for any model that
you fit to your data.
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25. Interpretting the β’s
You must be able to interpret the β coefficients for any model that
you fit to your data.
A linear model might have dozens of continuous and categorical
predictors variables, with dozens of associated β coefficients.
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26. Interpretting the β’s
You must be able to interpret the β coefficients for any model that
you fit to your data.
A linear model might have dozens of continuous and categorical
predictors variables, with dozens of associated β coefficients.
Linear models can also include polynomial terms and interactions
between continuous and categorical predictors
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27. Interpretting the β’s
The intercept β0 is the expected value of y, when all x’s are 0
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28. Interpretting the β’s
The intercept β0 is the expected value of y, when all x’s are 0
If x is a continuous explanatory variable:
• β can usually be interpretted as a slope parameter.
• In this case, β is the change in y resulting from a 1 unit
change in x (while holding the other predictors constant).
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29. Interpretting β’s for categorical explantory variables
Things are more complicated for categorical explantory variables
(i.e., factors) because they must be converted to dummy variables
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30. Interpretting β’s for categorical explantory variables
Things are more complicated for categorical explantory variables
(i.e., factors) because they must be converted to dummy variables
There are many ways of creating dummy variables
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31. Interpretting β’s for categorical explantory variables
Things are more complicated for categorical explantory variables
(i.e., factors) because they must be converted to dummy variables
There are many ways of creating dummy variables
In R, the default method for creating dummy variables from
unordered factors works like this:
• One level of the factor is treated as a reference level
• The reference level is associated with the intercept
• The β coefficients for the other levels of the factor are
differences from the reference level.
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32. Interpretting β’s for categorical explantory variables
Things are more complicated for categorical explantory variables
(i.e., factors) because they must be converted to dummy variables
There are many ways of creating dummy variables
In R, the default method for creating dummy variables from
unordered factors works like this:
• One level of the factor is treated as a reference level
• The reference level is associated with the intercept
• The β coefficients for the other levels of the factor are
differences from the reference level.
The default method corresponds to:
options(contrasts=c("contr.treatment","contr.poly"))
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33. Interpretting β’s for categorical explantory variables
Another common method for creating dummy variables results in
βs that can be interpretted as the α’s from the additive models
that we saw earlier in the class.
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34. Interpretting β’s for categorical explantory variables
Another common method for creating dummy variables results in
βs that can be interpretted as the α’s from the additive models
that we saw earlier in the class.
With this method:
• The β associated with each level of the factor is the difference
from the intercept
• The intercept can be interpetted as the grand mean if the
continuous variables have been centered
• One of the levels of the factor will not be displayed because it
is redundant when the intercept is estimated
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35. Interpretting β’s for categorical explantory variables
Another common method for creating dummy variables results in
βs that can be interpretted as the α’s from the additive models
that we saw earlier in the class.
With this method:
• The β associated with each level of the factor is the difference
from the intercept
• The intercept can be interpetted as the grand mean if the
continuous variables have been centered
• One of the levels of the factor will not be displayed because it
is redundant when the intercept is estimated
This method corresponds to:
options(contrasts=c("contr.sum","contr.poly"))
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36. Outline
1 Motivation
2 Linear models
3 Example
4 Matrix notation
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38. Example
Santa Cruz Island
Christy Beach
Main
Ranch
UC Field
Station
Scorpion
Anchorage
Prisoners’
Harbor
0 2.5 51.25
Kilometers
Elevation, meters
7480
Census Location
Los
Angeles
VenturaSanta Cruz
Island
Santa Barbara
39. Santa Cruz Data
Habitat data for all 2787 grid cells covering the island
head(cruz2)
## x y elevation forest chaparral habitat seeds
## 1 230736.7 3774324 241 0 0 Oak Low
## 2 231036.7 3774324 323 0 0 Pine Med
## 3 231336.7 3774324 277 0 0 Pine High
## 4 230436.7 3774024 13 0 0 Oak Med
## 5 230736.7 3774024 590 0 0 Oak High
## 6 231036.7 3774024 533 0 0 Oak Low
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40. Maps of predictor variables
Elevation
Easting
Northing
500
1000
1500
2000
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41. Maps of predictor variables
Forest Cover
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
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42. Questions
(1) How many jays are on the island?
(2) What environmental variables influence abundance?
(3) Can we predict consequences of environmental change?
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43. Maps of predictor variables
Chaparral and survey plots
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
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44. The (fake) jay data
head(jayData)
## x y elevation forest chaparral habitat seeds jays
## 2345 258636.7 3764124 423 0.00 0.02 Oak Med 34
## 740 261936.7 3769224 506 0.10 0.45 Oak Med 38
## 2304 246336.7 3764124 859 0.00 0.26 Oak High 40
## 2433 239436.7 3763524 1508 0.02 0.03 Pine Med 43
## 1104 239436.7 3767724 483 0.26 0.37 Oak Med 36
## 607 236436.7 3769524 830 0.00 0.01 Oak Low 39
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45. Simple linear regression
fm1 <- lm(jays ~ elevation, data=jayData)
summary(fm1)
##
## Call:
## lm(formula = jays ~ elevation, data = jayData)
##
## Residuals:
## Min 1Q Median 3Q Max
## -5.4874 -1.7539 0.1566 1.6159 4.6155
##
## Coefficients:
## Estimate Std. Error t value Pr(>|t|)
## (Intercept) 33.082808 0.453997 72.87 <2e-16 ***
## elevation 0.008337 0.000595 14.01 <2e-16 ***
## ---
## Signif. codes: 0 '***' 0.001 '**' 0.01 '*' 0.05 '.' 0.1 ' ' 1
##
## Residual standard error: 2.285 on 98 degrees of freedom
## Multiple R-squared: 0.667, Adjusted R-squared: 0.6636
## F-statistic: 196.3 on 1 and 98 DF, p-value: < 2.2e-16
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58. Predict jay abundance at each grid cell
E7 <- predict(fm7, type="response", newdata=cruz2,
interval="confidence")
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59. Predict jay abundance at each grid cell
E7 <- predict(fm7, type="response", newdata=cruz2,
interval="confidence")
E7 <- cbind(cruz2[,c("x","y")], E7)
head(E7)
## x y fit lwr upr
## 1 230736.7 3774324 35.68349 34.86313 36.50386
## 2 231036.7 3774324 35.07284 34.22917 35.91652
## 3 231336.7 3774324 34.58427 33.72668 35.44186
## 4 230436.7 3774024 33.06042 31.55907 34.56177
## 5 230736.7 3774024 39.18440 38.49766 39.87113
## 6 231036.7 3774024 38.65512 37.98859 39.32165
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60. Map the predictions
Expected number of jays per grid cell
25 30 35 40 45 50 55
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61. Map the predictions
Lower CI
25 30 35 40 45 50 55
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62. Map the predictions
Upper CI
25 30 35 40 45 50 55
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63. Future scenarios
What if pine and oak disapper?
Expected number of jays per grid cell
25 30 35 40 45 50 55
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64. Future scenarios
What if pine and oak disapper?
Expected values
25 30 35 40 45 50 55
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65. Future scenarios
What if sea level rises?
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66. Future scenarios
What if sea level rises?
Expected values
25 30 35 40 45 50 55
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67. Outline
1 Motivation
2 Linear models
3 Example
4 Matrix notation
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68. Linear model
All of the fixed effects models that we have covered can be
expressed this way:
y = Xβ + ε
where
ε ∼ Normal(0, σ2
)
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69. Linear model
All of the fixed effects models that we have covered can be
expressed this way:
y = Xβ + ε
where
ε ∼ Normal(0, σ2
)
Examples include
• Completely randomized ANOVA
• Randomized complete block designs with fixed block effects
• Factorial designs
• ANCOVA
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70. Then how do they differ?
• The design matrices are different
• And so are the number of parameters (coefficients) to be
estimated
• Important to understand how to construct design matrix
that includes categorical variables
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71. Design matrix
A design matrix has N rows and K columns, where N is the total
sample size and K is the number of coefficients (parameters) to be
estimated.
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72. Design matrix
A design matrix has N rows and K columns, where N is the total
sample size and K is the number of coefficients (parameters) to be
estimated.
The first column contains just 1’s. This column corresponds to the
intercept (β0)
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73. Design matrix
A design matrix has N rows and K columns, where N is the total
sample size and K is the number of coefficients (parameters) to be
estimated.
The first column contains just 1’s. This column corresponds to the
intercept (β0)
Continuous predictor variables appear unchanged in the design
matrix
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74. Design matrix
A design matrix has N rows and K columns, where N is the total
sample size and K is the number of coefficients (parameters) to be
estimated.
The first column contains just 1’s. This column corresponds to the
intercept (β0)
Continuous predictor variables appear unchanged in the design
matrix
Categorical predictor variables appear as dummy variables
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75. Design matrix
A design matrix has N rows and K columns, where N is the total
sample size and K is the number of coefficients (parameters) to be
estimated.
The first column contains just 1’s. This column corresponds to the
intercept (β0)
Continuous predictor variables appear unchanged in the design
matrix
Categorical predictor variables appear as dummy variables
In R, the design matrix is created internally based on the formula
that you provide
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76. Design matrix
A design matrix has N rows and K columns, where N is the total
sample size and K is the number of coefficients (parameters) to be
estimated.
The first column contains just 1’s. This column corresponds to the
intercept (β0)
Continuous predictor variables appear unchanged in the design
matrix
Categorical predictor variables appear as dummy variables
In R, the design matrix is created internally based on the formula
that you provide
The design matrix can be viewed using the model.matrix
function
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77. Design matrix for linear regression
Data
dietData <- read.csv("dietData.csv")
head(dietData, n=10)
## weight diet age
## 1 23.83875 Control 11.622260
## 2 25.98799 Control 13.555397
## 3 30.29572 Control 15.357372
## 4 25.88463 Control 7.950214
## 5 18.48077 Control 5.493861
## 6 31.57542 Control 18.874970
## 7 23.79069 Control 12.811297
## 8 29.79574 Control 17.402436
## 9 21.66387 Control 7.379666
## 10 30.86618 Control 18.611817
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78. Design matrix for linear regression
Data
dietData <- read.csv("dietData.csv")
head(dietData, n=10)
## weight diet age
## 1 23.83875 Control 11.622260
## 2 25.98799 Control 13.555397
## 3 30.29572 Control 15.357372
## 4 25.88463 Control 7.950214
## 5 18.48077 Control 5.493861
## 6 31.57542 Control 18.874970
## 7 23.79069 Control 12.811297
## 8 29.79574 Control 17.402436
## 9 21.66387 Control 7.379666
## 10 30.86618 Control 18.611817
Design matrix
X1 <- model.matrix(~age,
data=dietData)
head(X1, n=10)
## (Intercept) age
## 1 1 11.622260
## 2 1 13.555397
## 3 1 15.357372
## 4 1 7.950214
## 5 1 5.493861
## 6 1 18.874970
## 7 1 12.811297
## 8 1 17.402436
## 9 1 7.379666
## 10 1 18.611817
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79. Design matrix for linear regression
Data
dietData <- read.csv("dietData.csv")
head(dietData, n=10)
## weight diet age
## 1 23.83875 Control 11.622260
## 2 25.98799 Control 13.555397
## 3 30.29572 Control 15.357372
## 4 25.88463 Control 7.950214
## 5 18.48077 Control 5.493861
## 6 31.57542 Control 18.874970
## 7 23.79069 Control 12.811297
## 8 29.79574 Control 17.402436
## 9 21.66387 Control 7.379666
## 10 30.86618 Control 18.611817
Design matrix
X1 <- model.matrix(~age,
data=dietData)
head(X1, n=10)
## (Intercept) age
## 1 1 11.622260
## 2 1 13.555397
## 3 1 15.357372
## 4 1 7.950214
## 5 1 5.493861
## 6 1 18.874970
## 7 1 12.811297
## 8 1 17.402436
## 9 1 7.379666
## 10 1 18.611817
How do we multiply this design matrix (X) by the vector of
regression coefficients (β)?
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81. Matrix multiplication
E(y) = Xβ
=
a b c d
e f g h
i j k l
×
w
x
y
z
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82. Matrix multiplication
E(y) = Xβ
aw + bx + cy + dz
ew + fx + gy + hz
iw + jx + ky + lz
=
a b c d
e f g h
i j k l
×
w
x
y
z
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83. Matrix multiplication
E(y) = Xβ
aw + bx + cy + dz
ew + fx + gy + hz
iw + jx + ky + lz
=
a b c d
e f g h
i j k l
×
w
x
y
z
In this example
• The first matrix corresponds to the expected values of y
• The second matrix corresponds to the design matrix X
• The third matrix (a column vector) corresponds to β
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84. Matrix multiplication
The vector of coefficients
beta <- coef(lm(weight ~ age, dietData))
beta
## (Intercept) age
## 21.325234 0.518067
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85. Matrix multiplication
The vector of coefficients
beta <- coef(lm(weight ~ age, dietData))
beta
## (Intercept) age
## 21.325234 0.518067
E(y) = Xβ or yi = β0 + β1xi
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86. Matrix multiplication
The vector of coefficients
beta <- coef(lm(weight ~ age, dietData))
beta
## (Intercept) age
## 21.325234 0.518067
E(y) = Xβ or yi = β0 + β1xi
Ey1 <- X1 %*% beta
head(Ey1, 5)
## [,1]
## 1 27.34634
## 2 28.34784
## 3 29.28138
## 4 25.44398
## 5 24.17142
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87. Summary
Linear models are the foundation of modern statistical modeling
techniques
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88. Summary
Linear models are the foundation of modern statistical modeling
techniques
They can be used to model a wide array of biological processes, and
they can be easily extended when their assumptions do not hold
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89. Summary
Linear models are the foundation of modern statistical modeling
techniques
They can be used to model a wide array of biological processes, and
they can be easily extended when their assumptions do not hold
One of the most important extensions is to cases where the
residuals are not normally distributed. Generalized linear models
address this issue.
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