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Course:ZOL 851  Statistical Methods for Ecology and Evolution
Semester:Fall of every year
Credits:Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)
Recommended Background:(STT 814) or or an equivalent course.
Description:Statistical modeling and interpretation of ecological and evolutionary biology data. Parameter estimation and measures of uncertainty. Review of least squares. Introduction to maximum likelihood, resampling methods and simulation. Model fitting, likelihood ratios and information criteria. General linear models: ANOVA, regression, multiple regression, and ANCOVA. Generalized linear models. Process models and mixed models. Introduction to Bayesian methods.
Interdepartmental With:Plant Biology
Administered By:Zoology
Effective Dates:SUMMER 2010 - Open
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