Introduction to Biostatistics

In this course, students discover the basic methods used by scientists (from foresters and ecologists to medical researchers, cell biologists, chemists etc.) to collect, summarize, analyze and present their data. Course topics include gathering samples, describing data and theoretical distributions, testing significance, and exploring spatial relationships. Real-world examples from biology as well as other related subject areas will provide a foundation for more advanced courses and applications. In the lab activities, students use statistical software and data collection to gather student-collected and Internet-provided datasets.