Abstract
Methods for Environmental Data Analysis provides a practical introduction to the quantitative methods for environmental management and research. Environmental scientists spend considerable amounts of their time designing experimental and observational studies and evaluating existing data sets to develop solutions to the many environmental and natural resource issues facing Australia and … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
Designing experimental and observational studies
Research methods
Graphical presentation of environmental data
Model evaluation
Application of methods to analyse environmental data
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
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have a comprehensive understanding of experimental design and observational studies in a range of contexts associated with environmental science
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have the ability to analyse and evaluate the utility of different types of data, how it is collected and analysed in order to make sound judgements about the quality of the research
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have the ability to generate simple models and hypothesise relevant to environmental problems and research
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have communication skills in exploring, interpreting, and presenting data graphically
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be able to undertake basic biostatistical analysis
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have the ability to interpret and communicate findings from environmental research clearly and coherently within a management context