? Credit Points : 10  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : VET-P-P00969

Topics covered include: survey analysis and further parametric and non parametric statistical methods. At the end of this module, and with the successful completion of Scientific Methodology 1, students will be able to apply scientific and statistical methods to actual research projects. Students will also be able to discuss reasonably complex statistical issues with a statistician.

? Pre-requisites : Successful completion of P00968 and all other block 1 courses for programme V0097.

? Costs : none

Home subject area

Animal Welfare and Animal Behaviour, (Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Schedule S)

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Block 2 only

? Contact Teaching Time : 7 hour(s) per week for 5 weeks

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Thursday 09:00 17:00 Med+Vet

- Ability to apply scientific and statistical methods in actual research projects.
- Be able to discuss statistical issues with a statistician.

1 coursework = 20%
1 winter project = 20%
1 examination = 60%

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST December 1 - 2 hour(s)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Willie Van-Wijde
Tel : (0131 6)51 3914
Email : Willie.van.Wijde@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Christine Moinard
Tel : (0131) 535 3217
Email : christine.moinard@sac.ac.uk

Course Website : http://www.vet.ed.ac.uk/animalbehaviour/courseinfo.htm

School Website : http://www.vet.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.mvm.ed.ac.uk/