Courses

Optimisation algorithms in Statistics II, 3.5 credits

Submitted by Frank Miller on January 8, 2021 - 12:55

Based on the topics discussed in first part of the course, we continue with deepening the theoretical basis for stochastic optimisation algorithms. Specifically, we discuss theory around Stochastic Gradient Ascent (including momentum and adaptive step sizes), Simulated Annealing, and Particle Swarm Optimisation. Theoretical results on convergence and speed will be discussed.

See http://gauss.stat.su.se/phd/oasi/optimisation2.html for more information.

Course Data
University: 
Stockholm
Offered: 
2021:1
Level: 
PhD
Credits (ECTS): 
4
Type of schedule: 
Travel friendly schedule

PhD course in Econometrics, 15 ECTS credits, spring 2021

Submitted by jolanta.pielasz... on November 14, 2019 - 00:05

All lectures are expected to be streamed live online, through Zoom. Apart from traditional white-board lectures, there will also be computer classes to ensure a strong connection to empirical econometric modelling.  
We will be following the book Econometric analysis: 8th Edition. W. H. Greene closely throughout the course. The exam will consist of a number of home assignment involving theoretical matters as well as empirical analyses. Students who have not yet applied to the course should do this asap, directly to the course coordinator (see contact info below). 

Course Data
University: 
Linné
Offered: 
2021:1
Level: 
PhD
Credits (ECTS): 
15
Type of schedule: 
Travel friendly schedule

Causal inference

Submitted by xavierdeluna on October 5, 2020 - 13:20

This course will be run on-line via zoom, except for the final exam which is onsite (but local examination might be arranged for PhD students at other universities).

Course Data
University: 
Umeå
Offered: 
2020:2
Level: 
Master
PhD
Credits (ECTS): 
8
Type of schedule: 
Travel friendly schedule

Introduction to Structural Equation Models (7.5 ECTS)

Submitted by larsronn on September 18, 2020 - 08:06

Upon completion of the course, the doctoral student will be able to: explain the basic theoretical foundation and practical use of Structural Equation Models (SEM), apply SEM on real problems, interpret and present the results, estimate structural equation models with maximum likelihood and least squares and be able to evaluate the results.

Course Data
University: 
Dalarna
Offered: 
2020:2
Level: 
PhD
Credits (ECTS): 
8
Type of schedule: 
Schedule to be decided

Statistical Inference I (7.5 hp)

Submitted by podgorsk on June 21, 2020 - 13:15

A Ph.D. course in modern statistical inference theory for students in statistics, mathematical statistics, and related areas. Two onsite meetings (Lund and Stockholm) and three online meetings. The details about the course can be found at https://krys.neocities.org/Teaching/StatInf/PhD_stat_inf.html.

Course Data
University: 
Lund
Offered: 
2020:2
Level: 
PhD
Credits (ECTS): 
8
Type of schedule: 
Travel friendly schedule

Optimisation algorithms in Statistics I, 4 credits

Submitted by Frank Miller on May 24, 2020 - 16:57

We will discuss algorithms to compute minima or maxima which are frequently needed in statistics and machine learning. Topics of lectures on four occasions: gradient based algorithms, stochastic gradient based algorithms, gradient free algorithms (e.g. particle swarm optimisation), handling of restrictions during optimisation. Course homepage: http://www.adoptdesign.de/optimisation1.html

Course Data
University: 
Stockholm
Offered: 
2020:2
Level: 
PhD
Credits (ECTS): 
4
Type of schedule: 
Travel friendly schedule

Dependence modelling using vine copulas: theory and applications

Submitted by makr on February 21, 2020 - 11:20

All lectures are online via Zoom. The lecturer is Prof. Dr. Claudia Czado (https://www.professoren.tum.de/en/czado-claudia/) who also wrote the course book. Info regarding the course is available in the attached course plan. The course will take place in the last week of august (detailed schedule is attached). Any questions contact Kristofer Månsson (kristofer.mansson@ju.se).

 

Course Data
University: 
Jönköping
Offered: 
2020:2
Level: 
PhD
Credits (ECTS): 
5
Type of schedule: 
Travel friendly schedule

Large sample theory

Submitted by makr on February 21, 2020 - 11:13

Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus all lectures will be online via Zoom.The lecturer is Dr. Abdul Aziz Ali. Info regarding the course is available in the attached course plan. The course will start in the midle of may. Any questions contact Kristofer Månsson (kristofer.mansson@ju.se).

Course Data
University: 
Jönköping
Offered: 
2020:1
Level: 
PhD
Credits (ECTS): 
8
Type of schedule: 
Travel friendly schedule

Stochastic differential equations with R school

Submitted by kbart on December 8, 2019 - 20:14

At the Division of Statistics and Machine Learning, Department of Computer and Information Science, Linköping University, 14th-19th May 2020 we will be hosting a school concerning stochastic differential equations and the YUIMA R package (Simulation and Inference for SDEs and Other Stochastic Processes, https://cran.r-project.org/web/packages/yuima/index.html). The lectures will be given by members of the YUIMA team ( https://yuimaproject.com/ ).

Course Data
University: 
Linköping
Offered: 
2020:1
Level: 
Master
PhD
Credits (ECTS): 
0
Type of schedule: 
Travel friendly schedule

Advanced Bayesian Learning, 7.5 credits

Submitted by matvil on November 27, 2019 - 17:55

This is an advanced course in Bayesian statistics for PhD students in statistics, computer science, the engineering sciences and other related fields.
The course is divided into 3-5 contemporary topics in Bayesian analysis, and the choice of topics can vary from year to year depending on the research frontier.
The planned topics for the current year are (preliminary and subject to change):

1. Gaussian Processes with Applications
2. Bayesian Nonparametrics
3. (Stochastic) Variational Inference
4. Bayesian Model Inference

Course Data
University: 
Stockholm
Offered: 
2020:1
Level: 
PhD
Credits (ECTS): 
8
Type of schedule: 
Travel friendly schedule

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