Nonparametric Statistics (6545.5)

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Syllabus

This unit deals with the analysis of data for which nonparametric methods are indicated. Topics include a revision of statistical inference; the analysis of categorical data using chi-square; and nonparametric methods for single samples and for two-sample comparisons.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Choose the appropriate statistical analysis, for a given data set, from a range of standard methods;

2. Choose the appropriate statistical analysis, for a given data set, from a range of standard methods;

3. Detect and allow for violations of the assumptions on which analyses are based; and

4. Present the results of analyses in a form which is suitable for publication.

Contact Hours

4 hrs per week F2F.

Prerequisites

Introduction to Statistics.

Corequisites

None.

Assumed Knowledge

None.

Incompatible Units

None.

Equivalent Units

None.