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Fall 2011
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to survey the statistical principles of research design for experimental and observational studies, emphasizing (1) the role of statistics in scientific studies, (2) how to determine which statistical test to use, (3) the underlying assumptions associated with statistical tests, (4) how to interpret results from a statistical analysis, and (5) how to properly conduct a scientific investigation. Although the course requires no previous knowledge of statistics, it does require a basic knowledge of algebra.
Student Learning Outcomes: a. Explain the role of statistics in scientific investigations. b. Describe assumptions underlying particular statistical methods. c. Describe which statistical test to use depending on questions asked or hypothesis tested. II. Skill Outcomes a. Formulate statistical hypotheses from biological questions. b. Properly analyze univariate and multivariate data sets depending on questions asked or hypothesis tested. c. Critically interpret results and relate them back to biological hypothesis .
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