Spring 2017 - STAT 201 D900

Statistics for the Life Sciences (3)

Class Number: 4133

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 7, 2017: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
    Surrey

    Jan 4 – Apr 7, 2017: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 9, 2017
    Sun, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Surrey

    Apr 9, 2017
    Sun, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Prerequisites:

    30 units. Students with credit for any of STAT 101, 203 or 270 may not take STAT 201 for further credit,

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Research methodology and associated statistical analysis techniques for students with training in the life sciences. Intended to be particularly accessible to students who are not specializing in Statistics. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:


This course may be applied to the Certificate in Liberal Arts


Lab Instructor: Marie Loughin



Outline:


Aimed at a non mathematical audience, this course discusses procedures that are most commonly used in the summary of statistical surveys and in the interpretation of experimental data. This course covers Chapters 1-12, 14-22, and 24-27 of the textbook.  Chapters 7, 11, 19, and 24 are section reviews (and thus are optional). Details of the other chapters are as follows:

  1. Descriptive Statistics (Chapters 1, 2, and 4 of text) Basic graphical statistics (e.g. bar graphs, pie charts, histograms, time plots, scatterplots) and basic numerical statistics (e.g. mean, median, mode, quartiles, standard deviation, correlation) are discussed. Scales of measurement are distinguished (e.g. nominal, ordinal, ratio and interval).
  2. Probability (Chapters 3, 12, and 14 of text) The normal and binomial distributions are introduced along with probability rules.
  3. Sampling (Chapter 8 of text) Various sampling designs such as simple random sampling are discussed. The implementation of sampling procedures is also presented.
  4. Experiments and Observational Studies (Chapters 8 and 9 of text) The design of experiments is introduced with an emphasis on randomization, treatments, subjects, factors, pairing and controls. Comparisons are made with observational studies.
  5. Data Ethics (Chapter 10 of text)
  6. Inference (Chapters 15, 16, 17, 18) Concepts related to the construction of confidence intervals (e.g. sampling distributions, confidence level, width, interpretation, the effect of sample size) are discussed. Also basic concepts related to the testing of hypotheses (e.g. hypotheses, p-values, statistical significance) are presented.
  7. Estimation and Testing for One Sample Problems (Chapters 20 and 22 of text) Procedures for means and proportions are discussed with an emphasis on the use of SPSS software and the interpretation of results.
  8. Estimation and Testing for Two Sample Problems (Chapters 21 and 23 of text) Procedures for means and proportions are discussed with an emphasis on the use of SPSS software and the interpretation of results.
  9. One Way ANOVA (Chapter 27 of text) One way analysis of variance procedures are discussed with an emphasis on implementation using SPSS software and the interpretation of results.
  10. Chi-Square Tests (Chapters 6 and 25 of text) Procedures for testing in contingency tables are discussed with an emphasis on the use of SPSS software and the interpretation of results. Measures of association are discussed.
  11. Regression (Chapter 5 and 26 of text) Simple linear regression is introduced with an emphasis on carrying out regression on actual data using SPSS software and the interpretation of results. Related concepts including residuals, least squares fit, testing and the construction of confidence intervals is addressed.

Grading

  • Assignments 4%
  • Midterm 1 25%
  • Midterm 2 25%
  • Final 40%
  • Participation on Top Hat 6%

NOTES:

All grading is subject to change.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

JMP statistical software can be downloaded free of charge from IT Services.

Access to Top Hat, which can be purchased at www.tophat.com

REQUIRED READING:

Required Textbook:

The Basic Practice of Statistics (7th ed.)
, by D. S. Moore, W. I. Notz, M. A. Fligner. Publisher: W.H. Freeman The textbook package is available at the SFU Bookstore. You do not need to purchase the Statistics Portal Edition or add ons. Alternately, students may purchase the online text at the Freeman website: http://www.bfwpub.com/

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Students with Disabilites:
Students requiring accommodations as a result of disability must contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities 778-782-3112 or csdo@sfu.ca


Tutor Requests:
Students looking for a Tutor should visit http://www.stat.sfu.ca/teaching/need-a-tutor-.html. We accept no responsibility for the consequences of any actions taken related to tutors.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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