Statistical methods in natural sciences Field of study: Biotechnology
Programme code: 01-S2BT12.2015

Module name: Statistical methods in natural sciences
Module code: 2BT_02
Programme code: 01-S2BT12.2015
Semester: summer semester 2015/2016
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
The objective of the unit is to present the advanced statistical methods applied in natural sciences and to adopt practical methods with the use of computer software for statistics
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of mathematics and statistics from the courses of the first level of studies
Key reading:
see Syllabus: compulsor reading
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Student applies advanced computer software for statistics [2BT_02_1]
 2BT_W14 [4/5]
Student organizes data and selects appropriate statistical methods [2BT_02_2]
 2BT_W01 [4/5]
Student realizes planning experiments according to assumed statistical models [2BT_02_3]
 2BT_W08 [3/5] 2BT_K01 [3/5]
Student arranges and performs statistical calculations of the observed data [2BT_02_4]
 2BT_U08 [4/5] 2BT_K01 [4/5]
Student formulates hypotheses and verifies their correctness on the basis of statistical tests [2BT_02_5]
 2BT_W04 [5/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Test of the lecture [2BT_02_w_1]
Written test verifying a level of understanding, knowledge and skills
 2BT_02_1 2BT_02_2 2BT_02_3 2BT_02_4 2BT_02_5
reports [2BT_02_w_2]
Written reports of every subject of the course. Assessed are choice and application of the appropriate statistical method
 2BT_02_1 2BT_02_2 2BT_02_3 2BT_02_4 2BT_02_5
practical test [2BT_02_w_3]
Work with a computer with application of the advanced software STATISTICA. Assessed are data arrangement, a choice of the right test and interpretation of the result
 2BT_02_1 2BT_02_2 2BT_02_3 2BT_02_4
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [2BT_02_fs_1]
Presentation of chosen subjects of application of statistics in natural sciences with the use of audiovisual aids
 10
Individual study, work with the recommended literature to widen and systematize student’s knowledge.
 15 Test of the lecture [2BT_02_w_1]
discussion classes [2BT_02_fs_2]
Discussion on specific statistical problems and application of appropriate methods and tests in statistical inference
 15
Individual study, calculation, work with the recommended literature, elaboration the reports
 15 reports [2BT_02_w_2]
practical classes [2BT_02_fs_3]
Work with a computer, statistical data processing with the use of a statistical software Possibility of consultations: Additional discussion of problems indicated by a student
20
Self-preparation to practical on the basis of the lecture, individual work with a computer Self-preparation to elaboration the reports and to the tests
30 Test of the lecture [2BT_02_w_1]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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