91110 Experimental Design and Sampling

6cp; 5hpw

Requisite(s): 33109 Statistics for Environmental Biologists OR 33116c Statistical Design and Analysis

This subject addresses the keystone role of experimental design and data analysis in environmental science. It provides the student with a logical framework for conducting scientific research, as well as builds on the analytical skills acquired in the earlier subjects. On completion of this subject, students are able to design and analyse unconfounded experiments in the field and laboratory, having gained practical experience and the application of multifactor ANOVA, correlation and regression analyses and non-parametric multivariate techniques. The skills gained in this subject are essential for the more senior subjects and for a successful career in environmental sciences.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $889.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,250.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
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