BS2001:03
Biometrics
Townsville
Inadmissable Subject Combination: BH2011 TV2031
36 lectures, 26 tutorials, 12 hours workshops. First semester.
Staff: Dr R Rowe.
Introduction to statistical methods and experimental and survey design for biologists.
Topics include: descriptive statistics; hypothesis testing; analysis of frequency distributions; ANOVA designs; correlation and regression techniques; non-parametric methods; circular statistics; categorisation of biological data; structures in biological data; introduction to multivariate methods; use of appropriate computer software packages for biological data management, analysis and graphical presentation; experimental and survey design for biologists and ecologists.
Learning Objectives:
- to develop skills in selecting and applying appropriate analytical methods to biological and ecological data;
- to familiarise students with appropriate data management, analytical, and graphical software;
- to develop skills in the design, execution and reporting of biological and ecological experiments and survey programs.
Assessment by one mid-semester test (20%); at least one and up to four experimental or survey assignments, tutorial and workshop performance (10% each to maximum 40%); one three-hour examination (residual 40-70%).