LS00DE11 Statistical Data Analysis for Technical Physics (5 cr)
Cooperation network course
Network: Climate University
Available for: Doctoral studies, Master's students, Bachelor's students and Bachelor's and Master's students
This course is offered through the Network for Climate University. These studies are available for bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree students studying in the University of Jyväskylä.
Description
Recap of basic concepts of statistical analysis: mean, median, concepts of variance and deviation, distributions, longitudinal and panel data. The most common explorative single- and multivariate data analysis methods, regression, variance- and covariance analysis and the basics of time series analysis and factor analysis. Defining validity of a statistical model and scientific reporting of results.
Learning outcomes
The course gives statistical tools for analysing physical measurement data. During the course students are taught the basic concepts of statistical analysis and the most common explorative analysis methods for measurement data. After the course the student is able to apply these methods to their own measurement data, prove statistically that the selected method is valid for the data in use and report the results in scientific paper or thesis.
The course develops the following generic skills: critical thinking, digitalization, identification and development of one's own expertise, sustainability and responsibility, and interaction and communication
Additional information
Time:
The course will be held only every second academic year. You can see the course implementations in Study guide, under "Course Units" or "Show past courses".
This course is intended for the following student groups:
- Undergraduate students in Technical Physics and Applied Physics (MSc) and postgraduate students
- Other undergraduate or graduate students in technology, physics, mathematics, environmental sciences, or equivalent international students and lifelong learners provided that the pre-requisites are met.
The course is also offered as cross-study course for the students in the Climate University network
Description of prerequisites
Basics in probability calculus