SCHEDULE: NOV 12-18, 2011

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SESSION: BIOLOGY/MATHEMATICS: Introduction to Computational Statistics using R

EVENT TYPE: Education

TIME: 10:30AM - 12:00PM

SESSION CHAIR: Randall J. Pruim

Presenter(s):Randall Pruim, Jeff Krause

ROOM:WSCC 2B

ABSTRACT:
This session will introduce participants to using statistical approaches in biology, physics, mathematics and engineering. Participants will use R to access data, summarize it numerically and graphically, and combine these skills to perform randomization methods in statistics. Randomization methods (e.g., permutation tests and bootstrap intervals) are becoming increasingly popular as access to sufficient computational power is becoming more widespread. Participants will also be introduced to the discussion in the statistics education community about whether, why, and how to use randomization methods as the foundational concept in introductory computation courses. Assumed background: basic computer literacy; basic statistics.

Chair/Presenter Details:

Randall J. Pruim (Chair) - Calvin College

Randall Pruim - Calvin College

Jeff Krause - Shodor

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