Environmental Statistics for CARICOM

Categories Analysis of Census and other large data, Data analysis using software
Students 2 (Registered)

Sep

Course Description
In this course, you will be introduced to statistical policy and methods of sampling and statistical inference useful in environmental science in the Caribbean Region. The course consists of recorded lectures and supporting materials and will focus on the following four modules:

Module 1: Environmental Issues
Module 2: Traditional Statistical Methods
Module 3: Environmental Monitoring
Module 4: Impact Assessment

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should:

Appreciate the importance of statistics in environmental management.
Outline policy and process for developing regional environmental statistical data
Know various sampling designs, statistical models and statistical techniques used to make inferences and draw conclusions from sample data.
Acknowledge environmental changes and its impact.
Demonstrate correct usage of statistical tools having special application in environmental and resource management.
Appreciate the use of Statistical Software to perform processing of data

Requirements

PREREQUISITES: Introductory Statistics for CARICOM

Features

This course was developed by University of Technology (UTECH) and is a component in the Program: Professional Certificate in Applied Statistics

Target audiences

Anyone with an interest in Environmental Statistics

FAQs

Why should I do this course?

You will be introduced to statistical policy and methods of sampling and statistical inference useful in environmental science in the Caribbean Region.

Methods of Instruction/Delivery?

This is an individual self-paced course consisting of recorded lectures and supporting materials, where you will engage directly with the course resources and activities on your own time and at your own pace.

How long is the course?

You should expect to take up to 45-hrs to complete this course

Where can I ask questions or discuss issues relating to this course?

eCISTAR provides an online Help Desk forum for each course, where participants can ask questions or discuss issues relating to any aspect of the course content. Access the forum at the top right of the course overview page.