Intro to Statistical Analysis

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Introduction to Statistical Analysis (3-2) Fundamental techniques for statistical data analysis, including basic probability concepts, inference about means and variances of two populations, analysis of variance and covariance, least squares and logistic regression, categorical data analysis, nonparametric tests and experimental design. Analysis of biological and other data sets using statistical software packages, checking validity of modeling assumptions, and alternatives when modeling assumptions are not satisfied. Computer simulations are used to illustrate concepts such as power and confidence level. Open to students of all disciplines.