BIOL339 - Statistical Design

General

Prefix

BIOL

Course Number

339

Course Level

Undergraduate

Instruction Mode

Lecture

Department/Unit(s)

Biology

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Statistical technique selection, design, and interpretation for biology majors.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

1

Max

1

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Recognize and generate statistical designs appropriate to a variety of experiments and observational studies.

Outcome

Select statistical techniques appropriate to a given experimental design.

Outcome

Make appropriate interpretations from statistical applications.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Quantitative and categorical variables, subjects and individuals. 20% Experimental design. 20% Common statistical techniques for biology. 20% Technique selection. 20% Statistical interpretation. 20%