BIOLOGY 144 - Biostatistics

Institution:

Bard College

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Description:

This course provides a background in: (1) the basic methods of data analysis for biologists, (2) applications of mathematics to the description of biological phenomena, and (3) the generation of testable hypotheses from models of biological processes. The goal of this course is to provide a general idea of the statistical methods commonly used in biology, the methods appropriate for various types of data, and an in-depth examination of how the methods work. Among topics covered are elementary probability and statistics, hypothesis testing, characteristics of frequency distributions, regression analysis, and some multivariate-based methods. Prerequisite: eligibility for Q courses.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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