Application of statistics in biotechnology 2600-ZSTBBIOT-2-S2
The lecture covers the following topics:
1) a review of concepts such as population, statistical sample, random variable, statistical distribution, and types of measurement scales
2) a discussion of the normal (Gaussian) distribution and the central limit theorem
3) a review and extension of information about the t-test
4) an introduction to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and a discussion of the basic types of this analysis, such as one- and two-way ANOVA, analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA)
5) an introduction to linear regression analysis
6) an introduction to logistic regression analysis
In the practical part, the topics discussed in the lecture will be presented as examples to be completed independently in the Excel spreadsheet.
Total student workload
Learning outcomes - knowledge
Learning outcomes - skills
Learning outcomes - social competencies
Teaching methods
Observation/demonstration teaching methods
Expository teaching methods
- participatory lecture
Exploratory teaching methods
Type of course
Prerequisites
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
From the lecture portion, the final exam will consist of 10 test questions. Grades will be assigned according to the following scale: 10 points - 5; 9 points - 4.5; 8 points - 4; 7 points - 3.5; 6 points - 3; <6 points - 2.
The final assessment for the practical part will involve completing two tasks in Excel. Grades will be based on how well the student performs in solving these tasks.
The student must receive a passing grade in both the lecture and practical components to pass the course. Each student is entitled to a retake if they receive a failing grade.
Practical placement
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Bibliography
Łomnicki A. Wprowadzenie do statystyki dla przyrodników. PWN
Any YouTube channels related to the statistical topics discussed in the lecture.
Additional information
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