Hypothesis Testing in Paleobiology
The Normal distribution - Teacups, giraffes and statistics

Hypothesis Testing in Paleobiology

Module: Paleontological Research Methods I (PB-V4)

This course focuses on hypothesis testing and reproducibility in science. You will learn how to develop and test your own hypotheses, perform basic statistical tests and apply this knowledge to reproduce (and potentially improve) published results. There will be a combination of lectures and group exercises.

Lead instructor

Rachel Warnock

Instructors

Rachel Warnock

Material

Lecture website

Form

4 day block course between the winter and summer semesters.

Credits

2.5 ECTS

Type

Regular course

Evaluation

A 30 minute group presentation is required to pass this course.


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