Postgraduate Course: Research Methods in Equine Science (EQSC11034)
Course Outline
| School | Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | Topics include: scientific methodology, experimentation, use of Minitab, data summary and distribution and both parametric and non-parametric statistical methods. At the end of this course, 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. Attention will also be given to producing a research proposal. |
| Course description |
Not entered
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | The topics covered in this course are integrated with those covered in previous courses. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2014/15, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Flexible |
| Course Start Date |
13/04/2015 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
196 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Statistics assignment (50%)
Research proposal (50%) |
| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
- Explain scientific and statistical concepts.
- Design, plan, analyse (using Minitab) and write-up simple experiments.
- Apply scientific and statistical methods in research projects.
- Discuss statistical issues with a statistician.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Keywords | Methodology, statistics, data, science, communication |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Ian Handel
Tel: (0131 6)51 9219
Email: ian.handel@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Elizabeth Wright
Tel: (0131 6)51 7363
Email: E.Wright@ed.ac.uk |
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