Unit information: Experimental Design in 2008/09

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Unit name Experimental Design
Unit code MATH35120
Credit points 10
Level of study H/6
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
Unit director Emeritus Professor. Green
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

MATH35110

Co-requisites

None

School/department School of Mathematics
Faculty Faculty of Science

Description including Unit Aims

The design of an experiment in crucial in determining what questions can be answeredfrom statistical analysis of data from that experiment. Experimental design originated in an agricultural context but is now importnat in very many application areas. We will discuss general aspects of experimental design from theory to construction, giving practical examples from the areas of agriculture/biology, medical research and quality control techniques in industry.