NRES / STAT 803 Week 5

Generalized Linear Models

In this week we’ll look at breaking the assumptions that the error distribution is normal and the relationship between E(Y) and BX is linear.

Learning Objectives

  • Use the inverse link function to interpret coefficients in a GLM.
  • Recognize binomial and Poisson distributed responses
  • Evaluate the goodness of fit of a GLM by examining residual plots and the residual deviance.

Monday

Optional online help session 10-11, read, watch videos, homework

Tuesday

Post pre-proposal in discussion board by Tuesday 11:59 pm. You have until Tuesday 11:59 pm of Week 6 to post comments on other proposals and respond to comments on your own.

Wednesday

  1. Before Wednesday’s class

Friday

Do Week 5 lab. Submit in Canvas, due Midnight Tuesday of Week 6.

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Andrew Tyre
Professor of Wildlife Ecology
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