BIOL 297 - Biometry

Institution:

Bridgewater State University

Subject:

Biological Sciences: Other Approved Courses

Description:

Prerequisite: MATH 100 or MATH 141 or MATH 151; and BIOL 225 with a minimum grade of “C-” taken previously or concurrently; or consent of instructor This course is an introduction to the general principles and use of statistical analyses in the biological sciences. Topics include probability theory, characterization of data with descriptive statistics, sampling error, elements of experimental design, and hypothesis testing, emphasizing the philosophy and assumptions of statistical analysis as well as the mechanics. The course uses SPSS as a computing tool and will require a final project. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory period weekly. (CQUR)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bridgew.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 531-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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