Level: BSc, MSci, MSc
Title: Lasso
Supervisor:

Dr Hugo Maruri-Aguilar
Research Area: Probability and Applications [Including Statistics]
Description:

Lasso is a methodology which simultaneously estimates parameters of a regression model and performs selection of terms by shrinking small estimates to zero. It is now a widely available modelling alternative to regression.

The project will consist of a revision of classic and recent literature and analysis of data sets. The software R includes packages for analysing data with this methodology and will be used as part of the project.
Further Reading:
  • J. Bien, J. Taylor and R. Tibshirani, A lasso for hierarchical interactions, Annals of Statistics 41 3 (2013) 1111–1141.
  • R. Tibshirani. Regression shrinkage and selection via the lasso. JRSSB 58 (1996) 267–288.
  • T. Hastie, R. Tibshirani and J. Friedman. The elements of statistical learning. Springer, New York, 2011.
Key Modules:
Other Information:

Desirable prerequisites for this project are regression (MTH5120 Statistical Modelling I) and either programming experience or willingness to acquire it. Report to be written in LaTeX.
Current Availability: Yes