Linear and Longitudinal Regression
BST 215
Subject & Catalog Number
Course Information
Description
This course is intended for students who are already very comfortable with fundamental techniques in statistics. The course will cover methods for building and interpreting linear regression models, including statistical assumptions and diagnostics, estimation and testing, and model building techniques. These models will be extended to handle data arising from longitudinal studies employing repeated measurement of subjects over time. Lectures will be accompanied by computing exercises using the Stata statistical package.
When offered in Summer: Restricted to HSPH degree or PCE students. Due to overlapping content, students may not enroll in this course after taking BST 226 in the spring without instructor permission.
When offered during the Academic Year: Students enrolled in the MPH-EPI program have priority enrollment in this course. MPH-GEN students will be automatically added to the waitlist. All other students must request instructor permission with priority of permission granted to students in a summer-only/summer focused program.
Class Notes
Students enrolled in the MPH-EPI program have priority enrollment in this course. MPH-GEN students will be automatically added to the waitlist. All other students must request instructor permission with priority of permission granted to students in a summer-only/summer focused program. Students will be enrolled into the course (if space available) according to the following waves:
THIS CLASS HAS PRIORITY ENROLLMENT
Priority Wave Groups
Wave 1 | MPH-EPI
Wave 2 | MPH-EPI and MPH-GEN
Wave 3 | MPH-EPI, MPH-GEN, and all other students with approved petitions
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Priority Wave Timing
Wave 1 | 1/7/2027 11:00 AM - 1/17/2027 11:59 PM
Wave 2 | 1/18/2027 12:00 AM - 1/20/2027 11:59 PM
Wave 3 | 1/21/2027 12:00 AM Enrollment Deadline (varies by session)
Not Available for Cross Registration
