6EV323 Multivariate statistics in community ecology
- Number of credits2,5
- Teaching semester2024 Spring
- Language of instructionEnglish
- CampusEvenstad
The course provides an introduction to the use of multivariate statistics in ecology and to the main analytical methods such as ordination, cluster analysis or classification. The course starts with some theoretical background but then focuses on the analysis and interpretation of multivariate ecological data using the R environment.
Learning Outcome
A student with fulfilled qualifications will have the following learning outcome:
Student
- has in-depth knowledge of the advantages and limitations of the main multivariate methods used in ecology
Student
- has a basic knowledge on the application and interpretation of different ordination and classification methods to ecological data, using the R environment
Student
- knows how to carry out multivariate data analysis to describe ecological communities and their relations to environmental predictors
Participation in introductory lectures, presentation (oral and written) of a report.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment | Support materials | Proportion | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Written assignment | ECTS - A-F | Individual |
Reading list
No reading list available for this course