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ANALYSIS I |
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**Policy & Planning
**Science & Statistics
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The purpose of this course is to provide
the fundamental background necessary for the modeling of biological and
environmental data. In an age of limited resources, it is becoming increasingly
important to monitor and model wildlife populations and the environment
in which they live. As such, biologists are asked to utilize efficient
sampling design and modeling strategies. Statistical methods form the
backbone of most approaches to understand data. Consequently, the purpose
of this course is to enhance the scientific capacity of participants. Skills
gained include thinking from a statistical perspective, increased performance
in balancing risks, and improved scientific decision-making. Additional
instructional goals are enhanced statistical problem-solving capabilities,
more efficient communication with statisticians, more in-depth assessment
of reports and studies in the literature, and strengthened aptitude to
continue developing statistical skills after course completion. Presentations
are enhanced by computer exercises and simulation games that apply learned
concepts to biological data. This class is the entry level step into the
monitoring and statistics curricula.
College Credit: 2 semester hours
Who Should Attend: Any
biologist that reviews or conducts scientific investigations.
Length: 5
days/36 hours
Objectives: By the end of this session, the participant will be able to:
- Defend rationale of data interpretations, including
the setting of Type I and II error rates;
- Calculate statistical power;
- Use data description techniques;
- Identify assumptions of inferential statistical
methods and use proper alternatives if required;
- Interpret results of statistical procedures; and
- Provide participants the necessary background to be
successful in Data Analysis II.
| Availability: |
Annually |
| Contact: |
Joe Witt |
| Branch: |
Conservation Science & Policy Branch |
| Phone: |
304/876-7447 |
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Last Updated: October 26, 2009
National Conservation Training Center
698 Conservation Way
Shepherdstown, West Virginia 25443-9713
Webmaster email: NCTC_webmaster@fws.gov |
