Postgraduate Course: Scientific Methodology (AWAB11026)

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	10	ECTS Credits	5
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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Pre-requisites	The topics covered in this course are integrated with those covered in previous courses

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Learning Outcomes
ż Have an understanding of scientific and statistical concepts, ż Be able to design simple experiments ż Be able to carry out the appropriate standard statistical procedures with confidence, using Minitab, ż Be able to discuss statistical issues with a statistician, ż Be able to understand and critique experimental design and analysis in the literature. ż Be żat easeż with basic statistics as used in applied to animal behaviour and welfare.