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Data Analysis in the Geosciences


Course Description

The principles of data analysis, including data collection methods, graphical presentation, and basic statistics.


Athena Title

Data Analysis in Geosciences


Non-Traditional Format

This course will be taught 95% or more online.


Semester Course Offered

Offered spring


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Student learning Outcomes

  • Students will learn the fundamentals of statistics as applied to common geological problems.
  • Students will learn the underlying assumptions of statistical analysis and common univariate and bivariate parametric and non-parametric tests. Students will be evaluated on exams that evaluate theoretical statistical concepts and their correct application to geological problems, and on homework that emphasizes the application of statistical tests to actual geological data.
  • Students will learn theoretical statistical concepts and their correct application to geological problems.

Topical Outline

  • Types of data and distributions
  • Introduction to probability
  • Hypothesis testing, Type I and Type II errors
  • Common statistical tests - Binomial - Z-test - t-test - F-test - ANOVA - correlation - regression - equivalent nonparametric methods
  • Introduction to other statistical applications - Resampling - Multivariate statistics

Syllabus


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