Learning outcomes

Understanding of regression and and their applications in data analyses.

Goals

Acquire a tool box for advanced data analyses.

Content

1. ANOVA 1 and 2

2. Non-parametric tests

3. Multiple linear regression

4. ANCOVA

5. Principal component analysis

 

Table of contents

Title: Multivariate Statistics and Geostatistics


  • One-way and two-way ANOVA
  • Non-parametric tests
  • Multiple linear regression
  • ANCOVA
  • Principal component analysis (PCA)


Exercices

Computer lab sessions using R

Teaching methods

Read the course reference material; question-and-answer sessions.

 

Assessment method

Theory assessment: Written theoretical questions and/or multiple-choice questions, which may be integrated within the practical (TP) exam.

Practical assessment: Exercises similar to those completed during lab sessions, using R.

The overall grade is at the discretion of the teaching team, based on the final exam and the student’s participation (with a bonus of up to 0.5 points).

Sources, references and any support material

Material on webcampus.

Language of instruction

French
Training Study programme Block Credits Mandatory
Bachelor in Geology Standard 0 4
Bachelor in Geography : General Standard 0 4
Bachelor in Geology Standard 3 4
Bachelor in Geography : General Standard 3 4