? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : VET-P-P02365

Topics include: scientific methodology, experimentation, use of Minitab, data summary and distribution and both parametric and non-parametric statistical methods. At the end of this module, students will be able to apply scientific and statistical methods to actual research projects. Students will also be able to discuss reasonably complex statistical issues with a statistician. Attention will also be given to communication skills (oral and written).

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Home subject area

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

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 7 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

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

-Have an understanding of scientific and statistical concepts
-Be able to design simple experiments
-Be able to carry our 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

Assignments and exam.

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST December 1 AABAW 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/index.html

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

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