Biometry.

Catalog description

The course will cover introductory statistic concepts in a form designed specifically for biology majors. It is a practical, software-based examination of concepts of sampling, hypotheses testing (non-parametric and parametric), descriptive statistics, contingency, correlation, analysis of variation, linear models, and basic multivariate techniques. Only biological, real-world data will be used. The course will concentrate on underlying principles, applicability, and practical use of methods covered. Prerequisites: Students must complete MATH 103 or higher and either BIOL 150 OR BIOL 151 .