Basic statistics for biologists WB-BI-ANG-60
The aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge of basic statistical methods used in biology, as well as to develop their skills in applying and interpreting the results obtained. During the classes, students will familiarize themselves with methods of database creation, the characteristics, and calculation methods of descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, range of variability, quartile, median, mode), as well as basic statistical tests used for comparing two or more than two groups, correlation analysis, and regression. An important aspect of the exercises will also be learning how to interpret the results obtained.
(in Polish) Dyscyplina naukowa, do której odnoszą się efekty uczenia się
(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych
(in Polish) Opis nakładu pracy studenta w ECTS
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Preliminary Requirements
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Learning outcomes
Subject learning outcomes:
Knowledge outcomes:
Learning Outcome 1: The graduate knows and understands the importance of applying basic statistical methods in the interpretation of biological processes.
Learning Outcome 2: The graduate knows and understands the basic statistical methods used in biological research.
Skills outcomes:
Learning Outcome 3: The graduate can apply basic statistical methods used in biological research.
Learning Outcome 4: The graduate can utilize basic statistical methods to interpret phenomena occurring in biology.
Social competencies outcomes:
Learning Outcome 5: The graduate is prepared to critically evaluate their knowledge and skills in applying basic statistical techniques and interpreting obtained results.
Assessment criteria
Grading criteria:
Knowledge:
For grade 2.0 (fail) - the student does not understand the importance of applying basic statistical methods in interpreting biological processes, and does not know or understand basic statistical methods.
For grade 3.0 (pass) - the student adequately understands the application of statistical methods in interpreting biological processes and has a sufficient understanding of basic statistical methods.
For grade 4.0 (good) - the student understands well the need for applying statistical methods in interpreting biological phenomena and has a good grasp of basic statistical methods.
For grade 5.0 (very good) - the student understands very well and is aware of the need for applying statistical methods, and is very proficient in them.
Skills:
For grade 2.0 (fail) - the student cannot choose an appropriate statistical method and cannot interpret the results obtained.
For grade 3.0 (pass) - the student adequately manages to choose an appropriate statistical method and interpret the results obtained.
For grade 4.0 (good) - the student manages well to choose an appropriate statistical method and interpret the results obtained.
For grade 5.0 (very good) - the student adeptly chooses an appropriate statistical method and interprets the results obtained.
Social competencies:
For grade 2.0 (fail) - the student is not ready to critically evaluate their knowledge of basic statistical methods and their interpretation.
For grade 3.0 (pass) - the student is sufficiently ready to critically evaluate their knowledge of statistics.
For grade 4.0 (good) - the student is ready to critically evaluate their knowledge of statistics, especially in the case of less advanced methods.
For grade 5.0 (very good) - the student is ready to critically evaluate their knowledge of statistics, both in the case of less and more advanced methods.
Practical placement
Not applicable
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