Applied Statistics and Experiments

Faculty

Faculty of Agricultural Science and Landscape Architecture

Version

Version 2 of 03.05.2023.

Module identifier

44B0665

Module level

Bachelor

Language of instruction

German

ECTS credit points and grading

5.0

Module frequency

only summerterm

Duration

1 semester

 

 

Brief description

Progress in plant and horticulture is essentially supported by intensive experimental activity. In order to be successful in this field, statistical knowledge is required, as well as knowledge of the techniques for carrying out experiments. Measurement data and observations from surveys and trials are evaluated, presented and interpreted using statistical methods. Data-based risk assessment of decisions is practiced.

Overall workload

The total workload for the module is 135 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning
Hours of workloadType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
32LectureOnline-
20PracticeOnline-
5OtherOnline-
Lecturer independent learning
Hours of workloadType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
28Preparation/follow-up for course work-
10Study of literature-
25Exam preparation-
15Work in small groups-
Graded examination
  • Portfolio exam or
  • Written examination or
  • oral exam or
  • Homework / Assignment or
  • Oral presentation, with written elaboration
Remark on the assessment methods

The standard type of examination is portfolio examination (in case of deviation, one of the alternative examination types mentioned will be selected by the examiner and announced at the beginning of the course)

Exam duration and scope

The portfolio exam consists of the sub-exams:

E-exam (30 min., max. 25%) + E-exam (30 min., max. 25%) + written exam (60 min., max. 50% of the total number of points to be achieved)

Recommended prior knowledge

Contents of the module 'Introduction to Statistics'.

Literature

Dormann, Carsten F. Parametrische Statistik. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2013.

Wickham, Hadley, and Garrett Grolemund. R for data science: import, tidy, transform, visualize, and model data. O'Reilly Media, Inc., 2016. [https://r4ds.had.co.nz/]

K?hler, Wolfgang, Gabriel Schachtel, and Peter Voleske. Biostatistik: Einführung in die Biometrie für Biologen und Agrarwissenschaftler. Springer-Verlag, 2013.

Applicability in study programs

  • Pflanzentechnologie in der Agrarwirtschaft
    • Pflanzentechnologie in der Agrarwirtschaft B.Sc.

    Person responsible for the module
    • Ulbrich, Andreas
    Further lecturer(s)

    Schlehuber, Dennis