MA-143 Biostatistics
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Peder Kristian Knutson
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in Biology
- Bachelor's Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teaching language
NorwegianCourse contents
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descriptive statistics
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probability and probability distributions
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confidence intervals and testing hypothesis
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linear regression and correlation
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chi-square test
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uses of statistics in laboratory work and in fieldwork
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the student should
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show basic knowledge in statistics
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use simple statistical methods
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use a statistical computerprogram
Examination requirements
Required assignments must be passed, see Canvas for more information
Teaching methods
Lectures, work in small groups. There will be exercise in a statisticsprogramme. Compulsory assignement. The course has an expected workload of around 266 hours
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Assessment methods and criteria
A 5-hour written examination. Graded assessment.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| MA-105 – Statistics 1 | 10 |
| MA-166 – Statistics | 10 |
| ML-200 – Quality Control in Analytical Chemistry | 5 |