This is a course in the theory of nonparametric statistics.

Robust Nonparametric Statistical Models, Thomas P. Hettmansperger and Joe McKean, 1998, London:Arnold.

We will work through the simple location models (Chapters 1 & 2), and then do regression (Chapter 3) and design (Chapter 5). As time permits, we will do some high breakdown theory (Chapter 4) and multivariate (Chapter 6).

Hence, the course will look at many of the most useful statistical models (location and regression) and it will offer simple but robust alternative methods to the traditional (least squares) methods.

There is a lot of material in the book and we won't cover all of it. So check on this web page to see currently where we are in the book. Readings (i.e., where we are in the book) , Read the assignment before class

On this page, I list the current assigned problems. Those that are in bold are due by the date given. If you hand them in one class late there is no penalty; but with two or more classes late I deduct 50% for each day late thereafter. Even if you have not solved the problem completely, please turn in what you have done. This way I can discuss the problems.

Exercises: Assigned Problems are in bold

Much of the computation for this course can be done at the Web site: RGLM . We will also make use of R/Splus.

Various R and Splus functions for the course will be at the R functions .

When we get to regression, we will make use of the code at ww.r functions .

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Monday: 3:30-4:30
Monday and Wednesday: 1:00-1:45 and 3:30-4:30
Tuesday: 1:00-2:00

And by Appointment. Please call first. Call (269-387-4541) or e-mail (mckean@wmich.edu or joemckean@yahoo.com) to make an appointment. Also feel free to e-mail me concerning problems.

There will be a midterm and a final. The grade will be determined as: 50% on exams and 50% on homework.

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