STATISTICAL METHODS IN BIO&ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
- Course
- ENVE541 - STATISTICAL METHODS IN BIO&ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
- Department
- Environmental Engineering - English - Master
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 0
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
The main topics of this course are: numerical summary statistics, graphical summary techniques, probability theory, probability distributions, mathematical expectation, special probability distributions (bernoulli, binom, poisson), probability density functions (gama, exponantial, chi-square), linear regression and correlation, excell and spss applications, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing.
STATISTICAL METHODS IN BIO&ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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Course outcomes
- 01 Use statistical methodology and parameters in the engineering problem-solving process
- 02 Compute and interpret descriptive statistics using numerical and graphical techniques.
- 03 Understand the basic concepts of probability, random variables, probability distribution
- 04 Compute point estimation of parameters, explain sampling distributions, and understand the central limit theorem.
- 05 Construct confidence intervals on parameters for a single sample
- 06 Determine the significance of the sample analysis by hypothesis testing
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to Statistics |
| Week 2 | Summary Statistics, Measures of center, Measures of variability |
| Week 3 | Graphical summary techniques |
| Week 4 | Reexpresion the data (transformation, normalization) |
| Week 5 | Exploratory Techniques for Paired Data, Scatterplots, |
| Week 6 | Correlation and linear regression |
| Week 7 | Correlation and linear regression |
| Week 8 | Review of Probability, |
| Week 9 | Probability, Sample Spaces, Events, Counting techniques |
| Week 10 | Probability density functions |
| Week 11 | Normal Distribution ( z- score tables) |
| Week 12 | Statistical Intervals, Confidence intervals (Student's t tables) |
| Week 13 | Statistical Intervals, Confidence intervals |
| Week 14 | Hypothesis testing |
| Week 15 | Hypothesis testing |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Statistics for Engineers and Scientists, William Navidi,3rd Edition
- 02 Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers, Douglas C. Montgomery, George C. Runger, 3rd Edition.
- 03 Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, Jay L. Devore, Eight Edition
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Use statistical methodology and parameters in the engineering problem-solving process
- L02 Compute and interpret descriptive statistics using numerical and graphical techniques.
- L03 Understand the basic concepts of probability, random variables, probability distribution
- L04 Compute point estimation of parameters, explain sampling distributions, and understand the central limit theorem.
- L05 Construct confidence intervals on parameters for a single sample
- L06 Determine the significance of the sample analysis by hypothesis testing
Program Outcomes
- 1. Analyzes, compares, and synthesizes advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in subfields of civil engineering.
- 2. Identifies a problem in the field, formulates a research question, collects and analyzes data, and draws conclusions using scientific methods.
- 3. Develops innovative solutions by applying modeling, analysis, and interpretation skills to complex engineering problems.
- 4. Designs new systems, processes, or materials by considering real-world constraints such as economy, environment, sustainability, and safety.
- 5. Plans laboratory or field studies, collects data, performs statistical analysis, and derives scientific results.
- 6. Effectively uses modern analysis and design software, information technologies, and measurement tools in civil engineering applications.
- 7. Recognizes, interprets, and integrates relationships between civil engineering and other engineering or scientific disciplines.
- 8. Acts in accordance with ethical principles, demonstrates professional responsibility, and evaluates the societal impacts of engineering practices.
- 9. Communicates research and engineering outcomes clearly and effectively through written, oral, and visual means.
- 10. Works effectively in intra- and interdisciplinary teams and assumes leadership roles when necessary.
- 11. Follows, critically evaluates, and continuously improves professional knowledge and skills through lifelong learning.
- 12. Evaluates the environmental, sustainability, and societal impacts of engineering practices and develops responsible solutions.
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| L06 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |