Course Type | Course Code | No. Of Credits |
---|---|---|
Foundation Elective | SHE2ED311 | 2 |
Semester to which offered: (I/ III/ V) III semester
Course Title: Ecological Statistics
Credits: 2 Credits
Course Code (new): SHE2ED311
Type of Course: Elective: Yes Cohort MAED
Course Coordinator and Course Faculty: Dr. Suresh Babu (CC); Dr. Monica Kaushik (Visiting Faculty)
Email of course coordinator: suresh[at]aud[dot]ac[dot]in
Pre-requisites: None
Aim:
Ecological Statistics is designed as a course in ecological research design and analysis for post-graduate students who plan to undertake quantitative field-based research. It is aimed at developing skills for robust research design and collecting, handling, exploration and analysis of observational/experimental data in the area of ecosystem management. The students will learn to design simple observational studies and field experiments in the ecological context, keeping in mind the needs and assumptions of different statistical frameworks (primarily parametric and non-parametric statistics). They will also learn to develop and analyses empirical models in ecology and ecosystem management and independently carry out data exploration and statistical analysis using a basic spreadsheet programme such as Excel.
Course Content
No. | Module |
1 | Basics of Data and Data Description |
2 | Measures of Dispersion |
3 | Basics of Probability |
4 | Random Variables & Normal Probability Distribution |
5 | Statistical Inference |
6 | Statistical tests for difference in population means, tests of independence- I |
7 | Statistical tests for difference in population means, tests of independence- II |
8 | Non-parametric Statistical Methods- I |
9 | Non-parametric Statistical Methods- II |
10 | Concepts in Study design |
11 | Simple Regression Models |
12 | Choosing the Right Statistic |
Learning Objectives:
Course Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Indicative Reading List:
Assessment Methodology:
Assessment | Weight | Description |
1 | 30% | Quiz |
2 | 20% | Take-home assignment |
3 | 10% | Take home assignment/Quiz |
4 | 10% | Field visit/ Independent project/ Take home essay |
5 | 30% | End-semester exam |