STAT 335 - Advanced Field Statistics

4 Credit(s)

The course will focus on sampling design, statistical analysis, data collection, and the presentation of results. This is a field-based course that will prepare students to conduct research in ecology using statistical techniques appropriate for ecology. In addition to the nonparametric techniques of bootstrapping and randomization, students will learn the basic multivariate, time series, and spatial statistics employed in ecological analysis. Students will learn how to design sampling strategies, implement basic sampling techniques, collect data efficiently, analyze and present their data.

Prerequisite(s): STAT 217 or STAT 233 grade C- or higher; or c/i.