STAT40110 Design of Experiments

Academic Year 2023/2024

Experimental design is a fundamental methodology in many areas of biological, environmental, medical and psychological science. This module builds on previous introductions to experimental design. It deals with the efficient design of experiments and the analysis of data from them. It includes description and discussion of Oneway Classification, Randomized block with and without replication within blocks, Latin square designs and extensions, Factorial, Split-Plot, Incomplete Block and Fractional Replication designs.The topics multiple comparisons and randomization tests will be covered. There is a particular emphasis in the analysis of designs of parsimonious representations of treatment effects. The emphasis is on the value of experimental design as a practical tool rather than on the mathematical basis for design. The module will include computer laboratories and tutorials alternating each week.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to: Propose an appropriate experimental design to address a wide range of research questions. Analyse data from each of these designs. Prepare a report of the analysis for a non-statistical client. Select from a range of tools to develop a more parsimonious description of the data

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

36
Tutorial

12
Computer Aided Lab

5
Specified Learning Activities

36
Autonomous Student Learning

36
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Question and answer discussions in class. Socratic Method. Group based projects. Individual refection. Problem based learning. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Continuous Assessment including homework assignments, group projects and in class tests. Throughout the Trimester n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

100

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Autumn
      
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Fri 12:00 - 12:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Mon 17:00 - 18:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Wed 16:00 - 16:50
Autumn