Last modified: 05 Oct 2023 08:46
You will utilise a robust approach to statistical analysis, a skill highly valued by employers and researchers.
Lectures provide context, background and step-by step guidance on how to conduct and interpret a selection of statistical analyses.
Through a series of exercises, you learn to explore data, to specify appropriate linear models for your research question and to interpret their results.
Online tests structured around the exercises and lecture content allow you to demonstrate your achievement of course learning outcomes.
Working with biological and environmental datasets in a structured and supportive environment, you will gain confidence and proficiency with data analysis.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course aims to instil a robust approach to statistical analysis. By engaging with a series a lectures and podcasts, completing a set of exercises that progressively add more complexity, you will learn how:
At the end of the course, students will be able to:conduct data exploration and determine an appropriate approach to data analysis;
Topics covered in the course include:
Probability distributions and descriptive statistics
Null hypothesis significance testing
Analysis of variance
Linear models with continuous predictors
Linear models with categorical predictors
Linear models with multiple predictors
Experimental design – blocking, BACI
Creating appropriate and effective figures
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 13 | Feedback Weeks | 13 | |
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Test 4 - summative The test is delivered online through MyAberdeen and feedback on correct and incorrect answers is embedded and released to students two days after completion of the test. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 25 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 11 | Feedback Weeks | 13 | |
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Test 3 - summative The test is delivered online through MyAberdeen and feedback on correct and incorrect answers is embedded and released to students two days after completion of the test. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 25 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 10 | Feedback Weeks | 10 | |
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Test 2 - summative The test is delivered online through MyAberdeen and feedback on correct and incorrect answers is embedded and released to students two days after completion of the test. |
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| Assessment Type | Formative | Weighting | ||
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| Assessment Weeks | 9 | Feedback Weeks | 9 | |
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Test 1 - formative. The test is delivered online through MyAberdeen and feedback on correct and incorrect answers is embedded and released to students two days after completion of the test. |
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| Procedural | Apply | to conduct data exploration and determine appropriate approach to data analysis |
| Conceptual | Analyse | to analyse and interpret results from a range of statistical analyses |
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