Statistics

Description

This course aims at introducing the basic knowledge of sampling methods and techniques inrnfisheries science-related branches. It provides students with the basic statistics and statisticalrnanalysis required for fisheries purposes.rn

Program

Fisheries Technology

Objectives

• A. Knowledge and UnderstandingrnAt the end of the course, students should be able to :rn1. Understand the importance of proper sampling for a better scientific advice.rn2. Know how to design a sampling scheme for a specific task in fisheries science.rn3. Know the concept of using biostatics in fish biology.rn4. Understand the basic knowledge skills of Statistics as a basic fisheries-related science.rnB. Intellectual SkillsrnThe course provides students with:rn1. Assessment of data deficiencies and uncertainty.rn2. Understand the different statistical analysis of testing the significance of specificrnresults.rn3. Explore data deficiencies and uncertainty.rnC. Professional and Practical skillsrnAt the end of the course, students should be able to :rn1. Analyze data of catch, landings and production trend.rn2. Demonstrate dealing with statistical analysis of variance.rn3. Use MS Excel in managing and statistical analysis of specific data related to fisheriesrnsector.rn4. Use analytical skills to identify problems.rnD. General and Transferable skillsrnAt the end of the course, students should be able to :rn1. Handle different types of data and analyze them statistically in order to prepare arnrobust result to be used as a better scientific advice by fisheries managers.rn2. Use problem-solving skills.rn3. Identify knowledge gaps, innovation needs and opportunities.rn