Statistical Graphics and Data Exploration. 3 credits

Catalog description

Exploratory data analysis provides a reliable alternative to classical statistical techniques, which are designed to be the best possible when stringent assumptions apply. Topics include graphical techniques such as scatter plots, box plots, parallel coordinate plots, and other graphical devices; re-expression and transformation of data; influence and leverage; and dimensionality reduction methods such as projection pursuit. Offered by Computational & Data Sciences . May not be repeated for credit.