sta2bs biostatistics
BIOSTATISTICS
STA2BS
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students will learn to design and analyse experiments in the life sciences and agriculture. The topics covered in this subject include a brief review of non-parametric methods; randomisation, blocking and randomised block designs; one-way and two-way layouts; multiple comparison procedures; fixed and random effects; mixed models; multiple linear regression; analysis of covariance; factorial designs; fractional factorial designs; and an introduction to cluster analysis. This subject makes use of the freely available software package R.
SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHien Nguyen
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites One of STA2ASM or STM2PM or STA2ABS or STA2AMS
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsSTA3BS
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Biostatistics with R, Springer
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorShahbaba, B
Year2012
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherAVAILABLE ONLINE IN LA TROBE EBL EBOOK LIBRARY
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Online learning materials (readings and examples)
Resource TypeWeb resource
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorOlenko, A.
Year2018
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherLa Trobe university, LMS
ISBNN/A
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Introduction to Linear Regression Analysis
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMontgomery, D.C, Peck, E.A and Vining, G
YearN/A
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherWILEY, 4TH EDITION. AVAILABLE ONLINE IN LA TROBE EBL EBOOK LIBRARY
ISBNN/A
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHien Nguyen
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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10 Assignments (150 word equiv each) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
3-hour short answer Final Examination (3000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 70 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |