Statistics and Experimental Design module (BS21001)

Semester 1

An introduction to statistics for the biosciences, bringing you up to speed on the structure of datasets and how one infers differences. This will include an introduction to the design of experiments, concepts of randomisation and blocking. Regression and Multiple regression; ANOVA (including posthoc testing); principle tests of signal versus noise. You will also be introduced to appropriate graphing and representation of data. You will be expected to complete a substantial piece of coursework related to a component of the indicative content.