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CNWY41130 Data Analysis for Biological Scientists

About the course

Provides graduate students involved in laboratory-based research in the biological sciences with the analytical and statistical skills to generate meaningful results from experimental data in practical computer-based workshop sessions.

Credits ECTS 2.5

Dates April 10, 15, 17, 22, 24th 2013

Schedule Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10am-1pm (5 computer-workshops)

Course co-ordinator Dr Giuliano Elia

Venue tbc

Registration Deadline: March 29th 2013

Places available 30

Course structure

The module is delivered as a series of 3 hour computer based workshop sessions designed to encourage interaction and discussion between lecturers and students and also to provide hands-on experience where applicable.

Credit requirements

  • Ongoing assessment exercises based on topics covered in computer-based workshops

What does it cover?

Basics of data analysis for experimental biologists including: 

  • Know your data
  • Comparing groups
  • Measuring association
  • Advanced methods
  • Analysing categorical data
  • Dealing with ratios

On completion, you will have:

  • Analytical and statistical skills to generate meaningful results from experimental data that are transferable to further graduate research, training or employment.

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