Objective: This course introduces the principles of data collection, with particular emphasis on the design of experiments and surveys, and methods for analysing such data.

Topics chosen from: Principles of experimental design; Comparison of two treatments; Analysis of variance; Maximum likelihood and REML; Factorial experiments; Blocking and split-plot designs; Finite-population sampling, including censuses and sample surveys; Sampling methods, including stratification, clustering and complex surveys; Design-based analysis; Observational studies.

• Three assignments (10% each) - 30%
• Final Exam - 70%

Three contact hours per week plus private study time.

STAT2001 Introductory Mathematical Statistics and STAT2008 Regression Modelling

See Course Website:  http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=STAT3012

For further information please refer to http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=STAT3012