Course Specifications: AS611

Cairo University Institute of Statistical Studies and Research

A. Basic Information
Program(s) on which the course is given: Master in Statistics
Major or Minor element of program: Major
Department offering the program:
o Applied Statistics & Econometrics Department
o Mathematical Statistics Department
Department offering the course:
o Applied Statistics & Econometrics Department
Academic year / level: Master Level
Date of Specification approval
Title: Linear Models Code: AS 611
Credit Hours: 3
o Lecture: 3
o Tutorial:
o Practical:
o Total: 3
B. Professional Information
1. Overall Aims of Course
The aim of this course is to a broad overview of linear models. Students
will be able to understand the important of the linear models analysis,
distinguish between the linear models, differentiate between the estimation
methods, derive the properties of the estimators, evaluate the linear
hypothesis for the models, analyze some applications using the SPSS
Package, and solve the problems of unrealized the assumptions of the linear
models.

2. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

a. Knowledge and Understanding
a1- Define the Model and the Parameters
a2- State the theory of estimation
a3- Select the suitable method of partitioning sum of squares.
a4- Define the foundations and concepts associated with the course

b. Intellectual Skills
By the end of the course the students should be able to
b1- Propose the special topics for the linear model
b2- Modify the method of estimation based on the assumptions of the model
b3- Propose the suitable method to solve the problem under study

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 c. Professional and Practical Skills
By successful end of the course the students should be able to:
c1- Select the appropriate model for the data under study
c2- Analyze the model
c3- Explain the connection between linear models, regression analysis and
experimental design

d- General and Transferable Skills

On Completing the course, the students will be able to:
d1- Express how to self-learning
d2- Illustrate the interaction between the theoretical and experimental work
d3- Translate the computer output into short summary.
d4- Explain how to solve the problems

3. Contents
Topic No. of hours
Linear Algebra Prerequisites
3
The Special Topics of Linear Algebra
6
The Expectation and Covariance Matrix of a Random
Vector 6
The Basic Linear Model Assumptions
3
Estimable Parametric Function
6
Parameterizations and Correspondences
6
The Distribution of Quadratic Forms under Normality
3
The linear Hypothesis
3
Rules for sums of Squares and Expected Mean Squares
3

4. Teaching and Learning Methods

4.1- Lectures
4.2-Problem based Learning
4.3-Reading Materials
4.4-.
5. Student Assessment Methods
5.1 Course Work
5.2 Final Exam
Assessment Schedule
Assessment 1 Course Work Week On a Weekly Basis

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 Assessment 2 Final Exam Week 14
Assessment 3 Week
Assessment 4 Week
Weighting of Assessment
Mid-Term Examination %
Final- Term Examination 75%
Oral Examination %
Practical Examination %
Semester Work 20%
Other Types of assessment 5%
Total 100%
Any formative only assessment

6. List of References
6.1- Course Notes
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6.2- Essential Books (Text Books)
Yamane,T. (1967)." Elementary Sampling Theory". N.J. Prentice-Hall,Inc.,
Englewood Cliffs.
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6.3- Recommend Books
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6.4- Periodicals, Web Sitesetc
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7. Facilities Required for Teaching and Learning
Whiteboard
Course Coordinator: Prof. Ahmed El-Sheikh
Head Department: Prof. Ahmed El-Sheikh
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