Module MA4650-KP05

Matrix algebra (MatAlgKP05)


Duration

1 Semester

Turnus of offer

every second year

Credit points

5

Course of studies, specific fields and terms:

  • Master CLS 2023, optional subject, mathematics
  • Bachelor CLS 2023, optional subject, mathematics
  • Master CLS 2016, optional subject, mathematics
  • Bachelor CLS 2016, optional subject, mathematics

Classes and lectures:

  • Matrix algebra (exercise, 1 SWS)
  • Matrix algebra (lecture, 2 SWS)

Workload:

  • 60 hours private studies and exercises
  • 15 hours exam preparation
  • 45 hours in-classroom work
  • 30 hours work on project

Contents of teaching:

  • Properties of matrices
  • Special matrices
  • Quadratic forms
  • Decompositions
  • Generalized inverses
  • Differentiation
  • Probability calculation
  • Derivation and calculation of estimators
  • Design matrices
  • Linear hypotheses
  • Examples: multiple linear regression, weighted least-squares estimation, shrinkage estimation

Qualification-goals/Competencies:

  • Students know numerous rules of matrix algebra.
  • They understand proofs, especially concerning generalized linear models and multivariate procedures.
  • They command matrix calculus.
  • They apply linear algebra to linear models.
  • They can deal with practical problems from statistics in an abstract manner.

Grading through:

  • written exam

Responsible for this module:

Literature:

  • Schmidt, K., Trenkler, G. : Einführung in die Moderne Matrix-Algebra: Mit Anwendungen in der Statistik Springer: Heidelberg 2006, ISBN 9783540330073
  • Toutenburg, H. : Lineare Modelle Physica: Heidelberg 1992 und 2006, ISBN 978-3790815191
  • Fahrmeir, L., Kneib, T., Lang, S. : Regression: Modelle, Methoden und Anwendungen Springer: Heidelberg 2007, ISBN 9783642343339
  • Healy, Michael : Matrices for Statistics ISBN 9780198507024

Language:

  • offered only in German

Notes:

Admission requirements for taking the module:
- None (The competencies of the modules listed under 'Requires' are needed for this module, but are not a formal prerequisite)

Admission requirements for participation in module examination(s):
- Successful completion of homework assignments as specified at the beginning of the semester

Module exam(s):
- MA4650-L1: Matrix algebra, written exam, 90 min, 100 % of module grade

Last Updated:

22.02.2022