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BIO-3524: Analysis of multidimensional data in ecology and environmental Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Objectives
Students will learn to choose, apply, interpret and communicate the results of analyses of multidimensional data while training on pc-lab projects with a focus on graphic display and hypothesis testing. | Contents
The course covers the background and methods of multivariate statistics, providing an overview of how data are summarized and hypotheses tested by classification and ordination techniques, and by computer intensive methods. Ideas and applications are illustrated by examples drawn from ecology, environmental biology and epidemiology. | Form of teaching
The course includes lectures and integrated practicals in the PC laboratory. | Compulsory teaching
PC-lab oppgaver | Assessment
The exam consists in a written report that answers the questions posed by a quantitative project. | Examination semester
Spring | Type of course
Theoretical | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Recommended previous qualifications
STA-0001 Applied statistics 1, BIO-3123 Ecological Methodology/Experimental Design | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request. | Language of instruction
Norwegian. | Timetables
http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=BIO-3524-1 |
Teaching spring 2005
Første gang: Kunngjøres senere
Responsible teacher:Post.doc. Raul Primicerio |
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