M.Cp.0016 Practical Statistics and Experimental Design in Agriculture (6 ECTS, 4 h per SW)

Coordinator
Prof. Dr. H. Becker

Language
Englisch

Stud. Workload
180h (56 contact hours)

Frequency (WS/SS)
WS

Instructors
Prof. Dr. H. Becker, Dr. Sharifi

Contents
In the beginning of the course, students are introduced to the basic concepts of statistics like frequency distributions, the normal distribution and hypothesis testing. They are also introduced to software packages like SAS, that are used for the practical exercises.
Regression and correlation analysis are then introduced. Different experimental designs like randomized block, latin square, and split plot are described and analyzed by one-way analysis of variance or as factorial experiments. Generalized Linear Models will be used and multivariate data will by analyzed by cluster and principal component methods.
A large amount of examples and exercises constitute an important aspect of the course, enabling the students to understand and assimilate the theoretical content. Practical analyses of example data sets also provide the students with the required experience and skills for future statistical tasks in the context of Master thesis.

Objectives
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the basic concepts of statistics and their application in agricultural science. The second goal is to learn the use of software packages like SAS

Entrance requirements
none

Recommenfed knowledge
Mathematics and statitscs