PWS 274
Applied Biostatistics
Plant and Wildlife Sciences
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Application-first statistics for biologists taught in the R environment.
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Fixed
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
3
Recommended
Basic understanding of R is encouraged but not required
Title
Perform appropriate statistical tests
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to distinguish different data types (continuous, discrete, categorical, etc.).
Title
Perform appropriate statistical tests
Learning Outcome
For a given dataset, students will be able to assign a correct distribution and apply an appropriate statistical test to it in the R environment.
Title
Interpret results of statistical tests
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to interpret the results of the statistical tests they perform, and evaluate experimental designs and statistical tests reported in the literature.
Title
Understand a statistical context for biological data
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to explain basic principles in statistics and how biological data can be expected to be distributed.
Title
Understand a statistical context for biological data
Learning Outcome
Students will also be able to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of various experimental design choices.
Title
Solve real-life problems in biology
Learning Outcome
Students will prepare for the future by using statistics to explain and analyze real-world biology problems and interpret solutions.
Title
Effective and Faith-Based Communication
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to articulate how they approach the intersection of faith- and science-based inquiry
