300452 VO Multivariate statistical methods in ecology (2020S)
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Sprache: Englisch
Prüfungstermine
- Donnerstag 27.08.2020 14:00 - 15:30 Digital
- Montag 05.10.2020 15:00 - 16:00 Digital
- Donnerstag 04.03.2021 17:00 - 18:00 Digital
Lehrende
Termine
Die Vorbesprechung findet am 2. März 2020,im Seminarraum der Limnologie, in der 3. Ebene/4.Spange, von 11:00-12:00, statt.
Blocktermine: 09.03.2020 von 09:00-17:00 im SE-Raum Paläontologie, 2A502, 5.OG, UZA II, 10.03.2020 von 09:00-17:00 im SE-Raum Paläontologie, 2B311, 3. OG, UZA II, 11.03.2020 von 09:00-12:30 im HS 1, 2A120, 1. OG,UZA II Geo-Zentrum UND 13:30-17:00 im SE-Raum Paläontologie, 2A502, 5. OG, UZA II, 12.03.2020 von 09:00-17:00 im SE-Raum Paläontologie, 2A502, 5.OG, UZA II, 13.03.2020 von 09:00-17:00 im SE-Raum Paläontologie, 2A502, 5. Og, UZA II.Information
Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung
Statistical data analysis in ecology: descriptive statistics, univariate statistical tests (t-tests, U-test, analysis of variance), bivariate data analysis (correlation, linear and nonlinear regression), selected regression models (multiple linear regression, ANCOVA, GLM, GAM), commonly used classic unconstrained and constrained ordination methods: principal component analysis (PCA), canonical correspondence analysis (CCA), redundancy analysis (RDA), distance/dissimilarity-based unconstrained and constrained ordination methods: metric and non-metric multi-dimensional scaling (MDS, NMDS), canonical analysis of principal coordinates (CAP), multivariate hypothesis tests (PERMANOVA, permutation tests based on ordinations).
Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel
Presence throughout the course is not necessary, but strongly recommended to allow following the practical courses in the afternoons. The lecture mark is based on a written examination that can be taken on March 13 (in the last lecture), or on an alternative date in June 2020 or – if necessary – in October 2020. No materials are permitted during examination.
Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab
Successful participants will gain a working understanding of the mathematical and computational mechanics behind the most commonly used statistical methods in ecology. They will understand how to interpret graphical and tabular output from univariate, bivariate and multivariate analyses of ecological datasets as presented in scientific papers and reports. The lecture also explains backgrounds of statistical thinking, hypothesis testing, study planning and experimental design.
The written exam will focus on these aspects, and a total of 10 points may be awarded, where the following total points correspond to grades 5-1: 0-5 points = 5, 6-7 = 4, 7-8 = 3, 8-9 = 2, 9-10 = 1.
The written exam will focus on these aspects, and a total of 10 points may be awarded, where the following total points correspond to grades 5-1: 0-5 points = 5, 6-7 = 4, 7-8 = 3, 8-9 = 2, 9-10 = 1.
Prüfungsstoff
The course is scheduled as one block in March 9-13 2020 (Mo-Fr), mornings. The lecture should be attended in combination with the practical course (UE) with the same title and taking place in the same period in the afternoons. A course handout will be provided, entailing minimum knowledge for the written exam.
Literatur
Quinn, G. P. & M. J. Keough. 2002. Experimental Design and Data Analysis for Biologists. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 537 pp.A course handout will be provided.
Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis
MEC-5, UF MA BU 01, UF MA BU 04,
Letzte Änderung: Fr 12.05.2023 00:23