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Multivariate Statistics

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington , New Zealand
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NZD 5,058
Start Date
2026-07-06
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
18 weeks
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Applied Statistics | Statistics
Area of study
Mathematics and Statistics
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On campus
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English
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Program Overview

Introduction to STAT 394: Multivariate Statistics

Multivariate Statistics is an essential component of Statistics and Data Analysis. This course delves into the fundamental concepts and techniques to tackle complex multivariate data.


Course Details

  • Course Code: STAT 394
  • Duration: 18 weeks
  • Estimated Workload: Approximately 150 hours or 8.3 hours per week
  • Points: 15

Course Description

This course covers Principal Component Analysis, Cluster Analysis, Factor Analysis, Discriminant Analysis, Canonical Correlations, the Multivariate General Linear Model, and Multidimensional Scaling. Students will have hands-on experience using statistical software to apply these techniques to real-world datasets.


Learning Objectives

Students who pass this course will be able to:


  1. Understand the characteristic features of multivariate data.
  2. Confidently use statistical software to perform multivariate analyses.
  3. Use graphical tools to find patterns in multivariate data.
  4. Report results in a comprehensive manner.

How the Course is Taught

  • Two lectures and one tutorial per week.
  • Designed for in-person study, with a strong recommendation to attend lectures and tutorials on campus.

Assessment

  • 5 Assignments: 35%
  • 2 Tests: 50%
  • Group project: 15%
    • Report
    • Presentation

Mandatory Requirements

There are no mandatory requirements for this course.


Group Work

The group project will be assessed based on:


  • Report quality and content
  • Presentation quality and distribution among team members
  • Ability to answer questions

Lecture Times and Rooms

  • 6 July 2026 to 16 August 2026
  • 31 August 2026 to 11 October 2026

What You'll Need to Get

  • A computer with LaTeX, BibTeX, RStudio, and R.
  • Installation of LaTeX and R libraries.
  • Mathematica may be useful but is not mandatory.

Fees

  • Domestic students: NZ$953.25
  • International students: NZ$5,058.00

Entry Restrictions

  • Prerequisites: MATH 277 or (STAT 292, STAT 391)
  • Corequisites: None
  • Restrictions: None

Taught By

School of Mathematics and Statistics — Faculty of Science and Engineering


Disclaimer

This course outline may be subject to change.


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