Unit name | Experimental Design |
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Unit code | MATH35120 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2D (weeks 19 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Didelez |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
MATH 35110 Linear Models |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Mathematics |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
Unit aims
To gain an understanding of the key features of experimental design from theory, through construction, to application.
General Description of the Unit
The design of an experiment is crucial in determining what questions can be answered from statistical analysis of data from that experiment. Experimental design originated in an agricultural context but is now important in very many application areas. We will discuss general aspects of experimental design including theoretical considerations and the construction of appropriate designs in various contexts. Practical examples will be given from a wide range of areas, including agriculture, biology, medical research and industrial quality control.
Relation to Other Units
The concepts introduced in unit MATH 35111 (Linear Models) underly much of this course. As with units Generalized Linear Models, Multivariate Analysis and Time Series Analysis, this course is concerned with developing statistical methodology for a particular class of problems.
Further information is available on the School of Mathematics website: http://www.maths.bris.ac.uk/study/undergrad/
Learning Objectives
By the end of the unit the student should have a good working understanding of:
Transferable Skills
Ability to sort and prioritise information from different sources for specific purposes. Self assessment by working through examples sheets and using solutions provided.
Lectures (including both theory and illustrative applications), supported by exercise.
100% Examination
Any of the following texts will cover all or most of the course contents; the first is the most basic, the second and third more detailed but from differing perspectives.
The following texts also contain much useful information on specific aspects of the subject: