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STAT50010

Academic Year 2015/2016

Introductory Statistics using R for computational biologists. (STAT50010)

Subject:
Statistics & Actuarial Science
College:
Science
School:
Mathematics & Statistics
Level:
5 (Doctoral)
Credits:
2.5
Module Coordinator:
Professor Nial Friel
Semester:
Semester One
Mode of Delivery:
N/A
How will I be graded?
40%

Curricular information is subject to change.

Basic statistical ideas will be introduced including (1)Common probability distributions. (2) Confidence Intervals and Hypothesis Testing. (3) Classical parameter estimation theory. (4) Generlized Linear Models (5)The Bootstrap. (6) Model Comparison and validation. Examples and coding will be performed in R.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

Learn how to interpret and calculate descriptive statistics.Learn to programme in R.Gain exposure to formal statistical testing.Gain exposure to the rationale behind hypothesis testing.Gain exposure to some common statistical models. Learn how to validate and compare statistical models.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

20
Lectures

9
Computer Aided Lab

9
Total

38

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

Basic statistics; types of random variable, simple summary statistics, etc.



 

Description % of Final Grade Timing
Continuous Assessment: Three assignments.

100

 Throughout the Trimester

Compensation

This module is not passable by compensation

Resit Opportunities

In-semester assessment

Remediation

If you fail this module you may repeat, resit or substitute where permissible

Name Role
Dr Guillermo Vinué Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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