MAOK4002 Biostatistics

    • Studiepoeng
      10
    • Undervisningssemestre
      2025 Høst
    • Undervisningsspråk
      Engelsk
    • Undervisningssted
      Evenstad
    • Forkunnskapskrav

      None.

Emnets innhold

The course starts with basic statistics and progresses towards more advanced concepts and methods in statistical modelling.

The following topics are covered:

  • Basic statistical concepts and terminology such as sampling, variation, probability, modelling, inference etc. Introduction to statistical thinking.
  • Data manipulation, graphics, use of the R environment etc. for descriptive and exploratory data analysis.
  • Fundamentals of study design.
  • Null Hypothesis Scientific Testing.
  • Presentation of statistical results (e.g., graphics).
  • Linear and Generalized Linear Models, as a foundation for many statistical methods used in ecology and forestry.
  • More advanced concepts used in modern statistics (e.g., mixed effects models (random slopes and intercepts), co-linearity, added variable plots, parsimony, likelihood, model selection, AIC, randomization, and bootstrap methods).

Læringsutbytte

After successful completion of the course, the student will have the following knowledge, skills, and general competence. 

Kunnskap

The student

  • Has a thorough understanding of data generation processes and study design in ecology.
  • Has a thorough understanding of basic statistical concepts and terminology.
Ferdigheter

The student

  • Can apply statistical models in ecology and interpret model outcomes and predictions.
  • Can present statistical results for a scientific audience.
  • Can suggest implementations based on conclusions drawn in the statistical inference.
Generell kompetanse

The student

  • Can discuss and reflect on the use and limitations of statistics in ecology.
Arbeids- og undervisningsformer

Lectures, seminars, and exercises based on examples from ecology.

Obligatoriske aktiviteter

Handing in minimum 80% of written exercises.

Eksamen
  • One individual written report (40%)
  • Oral examination (60%)

Performance is assessed using a grading scale from A-F, where E is the lowest passing grade. All examinations must be passed in order for the course to be assessed as passed.

Eksamen
VurderingsordningKarakterskalaGruppe/individuellVarighetHjelpemidlerAndelKommentar
Oppgave
ECTS - A-F
Individuell
  • Ingen hjelpemidler
40
Muntlig eksamen
ECTS - A-F
  • Ingen hjelpemidler
60
Fakultet
Fakultet for anvendt økologi, landbruksfag og bioteknologi
Institutt
Institutt for skog- og utmarksfag