NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 類別資料分析(6056)
(Eng.) Categorical Data Analysis
Offering Dept Graduate Institute of Statistics
Course Type Elective Credits 3 Teacher TZENG, SHENGLI
Department Graduate Institute of Statistics / Graduate Language Chinese Semester 2026-SPRING
Course Description This course emphasizes core methods for categorical data analysis, such as contingency tables and regression-based models. It also covers model selection, handling different data structures, and applying these methods to real-world problems.
Prerequisites
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
This course introduces practical methods for analyzing categorical data and explains how they differ from continuous data. By the end of the course, students are expected to be able to select appropriate analyses, use statistical software to perform them, and correctly interpret the results.
Exercises
Lecturing
Written Presentation
Oral Presentation
Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 linear models and dummy variables
Week 2 linear models and dummy variables
Week 3 from continuous responses to discrete responses
Week 4 two-way contingency tables
Week 5 multi-way contingency tables
Week 6 binary logit models
Week 7 multi-category logit models
Week 8 midterm exam
Week 9 alternative methods for logit models
Week 10 log-linear models
Week 11 Poisson regressions
Week 12 random-effects models
Week 13 marginal models
Week 14 imbalanced data problem
Week 15 propensity score
Week 16 final presentation
self-directed
learning
   02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
   03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.

Evaluation
Homework: 40%
Midterm Exam: 30%
Final Presentation: 30%
Textbook & other References
Upton, G. J. (2016). Categorical data analysis by example. John Wiley & Sons.
Tang, W., He, H., & Tu, X. (2012). Applied categorical and count data analysis. Chapman and Hall/CRC.
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
The iLearning site will host the uploaded materials.
Office Hours
Tuesday 13:00~15:00
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