Biometry 5314-001 124 Life Science
Spring 2010
Dr. James V. Robinson
james.robinson@uta.edu
337 Life Science
Phone: 817-272-2419
Class Time 5:30-8:20 Tuesday
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The student should develop a basic understanding of theoretical statistical distributions, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance and regression analysis.
Textbook:
Biometry, 3rd Edition, Sokal and Rohlf
Statistical Tables, 3rd Edition, Rohlf and Sokal
Office Hours: T-Th, 10-11
Email: james.robinson@uta.edu
Descriptive Statistics
Introduction to Probability Distributions: Binomial and Poisson
The Normal Probability Distribution
Estimation and Hypothesis Testing
Examination 1
Introduction to Analysis of Variance
Single Classification Analysis of Variance
Nested Analysis of Variance
Two-Way Analysis of Variance
Assumptions of Analysis of Variance
Examination 2
Linear Regression
Correlation
Analysis of Frequencies
Examination 3: May 11, 5:30-8:20
Grading: Final course grade will be based on the average of 3 exams.
Make Up Policy - no makeups
Attendance: No formal attendance policy.
Drop date: April 2, 2010
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