Statistical methods in natural sciences Field of study: Biotechnology
Programme code: W2-S2BTA19.2021

Module name: Statistical methods in natural sciences
Module code: 2BT_E_02
Programme code: W2-S2BTA19.2021
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
  • summer semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
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 compulsory 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_E_02_1]
 2BT_E_W01_P [4/5] 2BT_E_K02_P [4/5]
Student applies advanced computer software for statistics. [2BT_E_02_2]
 2BT_E_W01_P [4/5] 2BT_E_U01_P [4/5]
Student realizes planning experiments according to assumed statistical models. [2BT_E_02_3]
 2BT_E_U01_P [3/5] 2BT_E_U03_P [3/5]
Student arranges and performs statistical calculations of the observed data, and formulates conclusions and interprets the results of statistical analyzes. [2BT_E_02_4]
 2BT_E_W03_P [4/5] 2BT_E_K02_P [4/5]
Student formulates hypotheses and verifies their correctness on the basis of statistical tests. [2BT_E_02_5]
 2BT_E_W08_P [5/5] 2BT_E_U03_P [5/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Test of the lecture [2BT_E_02_w_1]
Written test verifying a level of understanding, knowledge and skills.
 2BT_E_02_1 2BT_E_02_2 2BT_E_02_3 2BT_E_02_4 2BT_E_02_5
Reports [2BT_E_02_w_2]
Written reports of every subject of the course. Assessed are choice and application of the appropriate statistical method.
 2BT_E_02_1 2BT_E_02_2 2BT_E_02_3 2BT_E_02_4 2BT_E_02_5
Practical test [2BT_E_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_E_02_1 2BT_E_02_2 2BT_E_02_3 2BT_E_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_E_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_E_02_w_1]
discussion classes [2BT_E_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 Practical test [2BT_E_02_w_3]
practical classes [2BT_E_02_fs_3]
Work with a computer, statistical data processing with the use of a statistical software.
 20
Self-preparation to practical on the basis of the lecture, individual work with a computer.
 30 Reports [2BT_E_02_w_2] Practical test [2BT_E_02_w_3]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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