Statistical and graphical methods in environmental protection 1300-OMSGOC-GES
The course consists of six blocks:
1. Work with the program Statistica
- distribution fitting, comparing differences between two or multiple independent samples: t test, nonparametric tests (Wilcoxon, Wald-Wolfowitz, Mann-Witney, Kolomogorov-Smirnov)
- analysis of variance
- correlation and regression, Spearman correlation, statistical significance of correlation and regression, multivariate regression.
2. Working with the program Past
- Multivariate Exploratory Techniques: cluster analysis, principal component analysis, factor analysis, correspondence analysis, canonical analysis.
3. Working with the program Corel Draw
- creating vector objects, working with layers, annotate and modify drawings metafile, import files, PDF publishing,
- drawing lithological sections.
4. Working with the program Corel Photo-Paint
- cropping, retouching, overlapping masks, transformations.
5. Working with the program Tilia
- creating diagrams of variation of the analyzed factors in section, CONISS cluster analysis.
6. Individual students’ work
- selection of appropriate statistical tools for analysis of field data, creation of graphs and charts, preparation of poster presentation.
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student:
- has knowledge and ability for practical use of basic statistical analysis techniques,
- easily uses statistical and graphic software,
- has the ability to properly select appropriate statistical methods for correct data analysis, graphic elaboration of the results and their presentation on a poster.
Assessment criteria
Evaluation on the basis of a poster presentation.
Additional information
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