Overview

Design of biological experiments: experiments, observational studies, sample surveys; measurements & variables; replication & pseudo-replicationDescriptive statistics: graphical & numerical summaries; the shape of a distribution; data screening & outliersExploring relationships: predictor-response data; the least-squares line; residuals & transformations; prediction; the sample correlation coefficient; time seriesProbability: basic concepts; conditional probability & … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic is directed towards students with little quantitative experience.

It serves as an introduction to biostatistics as the use of statistical techniques in the biological sciences. Students will learn how to select tools and techniques from statistics to apply to problems in biological and health sciences. It aims to impart an understanding of the key issues in the analysis of statistical data together with practical experience in using a modern statistical package to perform elementary statistical analysis in a biological or health-related field.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Gain an understanding of the statistical concepts and techniques presented
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Acquire quantitative confidence
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Gain an understanding of which statistical techniques are appropriate for different scientific situations

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