NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 應用多變量資料分析(6066)
(Eng.) Applied Multivariate Data Analysis
Offering Dept Graduate Institute of Statistics
Course Type Elective Credits 3 Teacher LIN, TSUNG-I
Department Graduate Institute of Statistics/Graduate Language English Semester 2026-FALL
Course Description 1. 能選擇適當的分析方法來處理多變量資料。
2. 能解釋用多變量分析方法的結果。



Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
1. 能選擇適當的分析方法來處理多變量資料。
2. 能解釋用多變量分析方法的結果。
1.Statistical Thinking and Logic
2.Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling and Software Application
3.Statistical Computing and Simulation Study
4.Professional Knowledge and Literature Review
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Practicum
Lecturing
Discussion
Quiz
Written Presentation
Assignment
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 ******* The following course content may be appropriately adjusted in accordance with national holidays, students’ learning progress, and other relevant circumstances. *******
Aspects of Multivariate Analysis.
Week 2 Matrix Algebra and Random Vectors
Week 3 Matrix Algebra and Random Vectors
Week 4 Sample Geometry and Random Sampling
Week 5 Sample Geometry and Random Sampling
Week 6 The Multivariate Normal Distribution
Week 7 The Multivariate Normal Distribution
Week 8 Inferences About a Mean Vector
Week 9 Midterm
Week 10 Inferences About a Mean Vector
Week 11 Principal Components
Week 12 Principal Components
Week 13 Factor Analysis and Inference for Structured Covariance Matrices
Week 14 Factor Analysis and Inference for Structured Covariance Matrices
Week 15 Clustering, Distance Methods and Ordination
Week 16 Final exam
self-directed
learning
   02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.

Evaluation
Homework 30%, Midterm 30%, Final exam 40%


Textbook & other References
Johnson, R.A. and Wichern, D.W. (2007), ”Applied Multivariate Statistical Analysis” , 6th ed, Prentice Hall.



Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
https://lms2020.nchu.edu.tw
Office Hours
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