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S U C O G G
SUBJECT INFORMATION
SUCOGG HONOURS ELECTIVE 18
Module Name:
Introductory statistical data analysis for geoscientists using Matlab/Octave.Staff involved:
Dr. R. Dietmar Mueller, University of Sydney and Dr. John Y. You, The University of Sydney Institute of Marine Science (USIMS)Module Objectives:
This course is aimed at conveying the basic principles of statistical data analysis in geoscience.Module program:
Data collection and preparation
Statistics with one variable
Graphical and numerical description
Probability
The Normal Distribution
Inference
Analysis of Variance
Statistics with two variables
The bivariate scatter
The Correlation coefficient
Bivariate regression
Format, duration and timing:
Dates: 8-11 June 2004
Location: R. 513
Lectures: 9 -10.30 h
Labs: 10.30-12.30 h, 14-17 h
Text and/or reference material:
Introduction to Geological Data Analysis, A.R.H. Swan, M. Sandilands,1995, Blackwell Science, 446 pp.
Statistics toolbox for use with Matlab, B. Jones, 1996.
Assessment:
Computer exercises using Matlab.Module contact person and coordinator:
Dr. R. Dietmar Mueller
University of Sydney
Phone: (02) 9351 2003
Fax : (02) 9351 0184
E-mail:
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