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Multivariate Statistics for Understanding Complex Data

This course teaches how to apply and interpret a variety of multivariate statistical methods to research and business data. The course emphasizes understanding the results of the analysis and...

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$3,000 USD GSA  $2,561.53
Course Code MULT42
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Overview

This course teaches how to apply and interpret a variety of multivariate statistical methods to research and business data. The course emphasizes understanding the results of the analysis and presenting your conclusions with graphs.

Skills Gained

  • make sense of the math behind many multivariate statistical analyses
  • reduce dimensionality with principal components analysis
  • identify latent variables with exploratory factor analysis and factor rotation
  • understand individual preferences with qualitative preference analysis
  • explain associations among many categories with correspondence analysis
  • finds patterns of association among different sets of continuous variables with canonical correlation analysis
  • explain differences among groups in terms of many predictor variables through canonical discriminant analyses
  • classify observations into groups with linear and quadratic discriminant analyses
  • fit complex multivariate predictive models with partial least squares regression analysis.

Who Can Benefit

  • Business analysts, social science researchers, marketers, and statisticians who want to use SAS to make sense of highly dimensional multivariate data

Prerequisites

  • Before attending this course, you should be familiar with statistical concepts such as hypothesis testing, linear models, and collinearity concepts in regression. You should have an understanding of the topics taught in Statistics 2: ANOVA and Regression or equivalent.

Course Details

Overview of Multivariate Methods

  • examples of multivariate analyses
  • matrix algebra concepts

Principal Components Analysis Using the PRINCOMP procedure

  • principal component analysis for dimension reduction

Exploratory Factor Analysis Using the FACTOR Procedure

  • factor analysis for latent variable measurement
  • factor rotation

Multidimensional Preference Analysis Using the PRINQUAL and TRANSREG procedures

  • plotting high-dimensional preference data
  • mapping preferences to other characteristics

Correspondence Analysis Using the CORRESP Procedure

  • understanding complex associations among categorical variables

Canonical Variate Analysis Using the CANCORR and CANDISC Procedures

  • multivariate dimensions reduction for two sets of variables

Discriminant Function Analysis Using the DISCRIM Procedure

  • classification into groups
  • linear discriminant analysis
  • quadratic discriminant analysis
  • empirical validation

Partial Least Squares Regression Using the PLS Procedure

  • PLS for one target variable
  • PLS for many targets
  • PLS for predictive modeling
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FAQ

Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?

Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.

What languages are used to deliver training?

Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.

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GTR stands for Guaranteed to Run; if you see a course with this status, it means this event is confirmed to run. View our GTR page to see our full list of Guaranteed to Run courses.

Does Ascendient Learning deliver group training?

Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.

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As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.

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It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.

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We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.

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Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.

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Lab access is dependent on the vendor and the type of training you sign up for. However, many of our top vendors will provide lab access to students to test and practice. The course description will specify lab access.

Will you customize the training for our company’s specific needs and goals?

We will work with you to identify training needs and areas of growth.  We offer a variety of training methods, such as private group training, on-site of your choice, and virtually. We provide courses and certifications that are aligned with your business goals.

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Reviews

I liked the pace of the course. I like that I have more than instance to use the lab.

It is very good and very simple instructions. almost to much hand holding.

Brandon was a great instructor. The virtual course materials and labs provided were very informative.

Overall ExitCertified is a great training provider and the remote learning is as effective as in person.

my experince was great from the day i regetered to the actuall day of the class.