Postgraduate Course: Scientific Methodology (AWAB11017)
Course Outline
| School | Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | 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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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
-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
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Susan Jarvis
Tel: (0131 6)51 7326
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Course secretary | Mrs Willie Van-Wijde
Tel: (0131 6)51 3914
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