? Credit Points : 10  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : VET-P-P00968

Topics include: scientific methodology, experimentation, use of Minitab, data summary and distribution and both parametric and non-parametric statistical methods. Attention will also be given to communication skills, observation skills and methods, and writing and editing scientific papers.

? Costs : none

Home subject area

Animal Welfare and Animal Behaviour, (Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Schedule S)

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Block 1 only

? Contact Teaching Time : 7 hour(s) per week for 5 weeks

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Wednesday 09:00 13:00 Med+Vet Lecture Thursday 09:00 17:00 Med+Vet

At the end of this unit students will/should
- Have an understanding of scientific and statistical concepts.
- Be able to design simple experiments.
- Be able to carry out the appropriate standard statistical procedures with confidence, using Minitab.
- Be able to discuss statistical issues with a statistician.
- Be 'at ease' with basic statistics as used in applied animal behaviour and welfare.

1 coursework = 20%
1 winter project = 20%
1 examination = 60%

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST December 1 - 2 hour(s)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Willie Van-Wijde
Tel : (0131 6)51 3914
Email : Willie.van.Wijde@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Christine Moinard
Tel : (0131) 535 3217
Email : christine.moinard@sac.ac.uk

Course Website : http://www.vet.ed.ac.uk/animalbehaviour/courseinfo.htm

School Website : http://www.vet.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.mvm.ed.ac.uk/