Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2017 - STAT 650 G100

Quantitative Analysis in Resource Management and Field Biology (5)

Class Number: 4171

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

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

    Jan 4 – Apr 7, 2017: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 12, 2017
    Wed, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    A course in parametric and non-parametric statistics.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The use of statistical techniques and mathematical models in resource management with special emphasis on experimentation, survey techniques, and statistical model construction. This course may not be used for the satisfaction of degree requirements in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science.

COURSE DETAILS:

The course will focus on methods of sampling and experimental designs, along with associated statistical analyses. Emphasis will be place on applications to resource and environmental management, field biology, and other fields. Practical methods and underlying concepts will be stressed.

Grading

  • Assignments 20%
  • Written Project 15%
  • Midterm 25%
  • Final Exam 40%

NOTES:

All grading is subject to change

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Thompson, S.K. Sampling, 3rCourse Notes for Beginning and Intermediate Statistics.d Edition, Wiley, available as ebook online through SFU Library

Schwarz, C. J. (2014), Course Notes for Beginning and Intermediate Statistics, available at  http://www.stat.sfu.ca/~cschwarz/CourseNotes

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

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