BTRY 3020

BTRY 3020

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

Applies linear statistical methods to quantitative problems addressed in biological and environmental research. Methods include linear regression, inference, model assumption evaluation, the likelihood approach, matrix formulation, generalized linear models, single-factor and multifactor analysis of variance (ANOVA), and a brief foray into nonlinear modeling. Carries out applied analysis in a statistical computing environment.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: BTRY 3010 or equivalent.
Forbidden Overlaps Forbidden Overlap: due to an overlap in content, students will receive credit for only one course in the following group: BTRY 3020, STSCI 3200, ILRST 2110, STSCI 2110.

Distribution Category (OPHLS-AG)

Comments Basic knowledge of R programming.

Outcomes
  • Students will be able to design a statistical experiment using randomization techniques.
  • Students will be able to analyze multivariate linear and nonlinear data that include quantitative and qualitative variables.
  • Students will be able to apply generalized linear model, generalized additive models, and mixed effects models to appropriately collected data.
  • Students will be able to formulate and evaluate parametric and nonparametric methods for determining model uncertainty.
  • Students will be able to employ matrix methods to effectively design and implement linear models.
  • Students will be able to assess the quality of a statistical analysis.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BTRY 5020STSCI 3200STSCI 5201

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1058 BTRY 3020   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Entner, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
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  • 18590 BTRY 3020   DIS 201

    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Entner, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18591 BTRY 3020   DIS 202

    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Entner, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18592 BTRY 3020   DIS 203

    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Entner, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18593 BTRY 3020   DIS 204

    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Entner, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person