Basic Statistics with Applications to Natural Sciences
Things we cannot control often affect what we observe, and this random variation is the basis of this course. How can we say that it will be warmer if there is annual variation in temperature? How can we say that one method of preventing virus infestation is better than another method if the spread of the virus is due to chance?
The course presents some of the practical statistical methods required to read and understand modern scientific research with a focus on natural sciences. The course takes you from the most basic statistical methods that you can calculate on your own to some of the more complicated statistical models used in research. What you learn will be useful when you are doing your bachelor or master thesis, but also if you are aiming for a future in research or a profession where you handle a lot of data.
The course provides a theoretical basis and philosophy that allows you to use statistical methods in practical work where different models are tested and discussed. During the course, the program R is used, which is also useful beyond statistics, for example for visual presentation, bioinformatics and GIS.
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
ST0060-10271 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for ST0060
Academic year 2024/2025
Basic Statistics with Applications to Natural Sciences (ST0060-10005)
2024-10-02 - 2024-10-31
Academic year 2022/2023
Basic Statistics with Applications to Natural Sciences (ST0060-10311)
2022-09-29 - 2022-10-31
Academic year 2021/2022
Basic Statistics with Applications to Natural Sciences (ST0060-10151)
2021-09-30 - 2021-11-01
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
ST0060 Basic Statistics with Applications to Natural Sciences, 7.5 Credits
Grundläggande statistik med tillämpningar inom naturvetenskapSubjects
StatisticsEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
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| Examination | 5.0 | 0102 |
| Project | 2.5 | 0103 |
Advanced study in the main field
First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirementsBachelor’s level (G1N)
Grading scale
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Language
SwedishPrior knowledge
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Grading form
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Other information
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If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Additional information
.Responsible department
Department of Biosystems and Technology