Final Course Grade is based on:
- 40% final project (200 points)
- 20% Discussion (100) points
- 40% labs and project descriptions (200 points)
BUT: Course letter grades are assigned based on overall performance and natural breaks in the distribution.
Lab Assignments
- 7 assignments - 25 points each.
Project Descriptions:
- First description – 10 points
- Second Description – 15 points
Discussion Participation:
- Grade is based on attendance and participation ~ 15 points each Click here to see how you are evaluated.
Final Project:
Please see Final Project Page for more details on required format and content.
Keep in mind that the emphasis will be on the synthesis and integration of statistical methodology learned in this class as well as from classes you have taken in the past. It should be clear from your write up not only what you did but why you did what you did. Show a working knowledge of the principles and a statistically sound experimental approach. As we near the end of the quarter, we will have examples of past final projects made available to you.
Evaluation
Your final project will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
Your final project will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
- Clarity of presentation - Can the reader understand what you did and why? Can the reader understand how the results from your analysis are related to the conclusion?
- An a priori description of what constitutes a biologically or contextually meaningful response.
- Correct use of technique(s)
- Correctly reporting results
- Assumptions checked appropriately B residuals, etc.
- Evidence of originality of thinking
- "Statistical" versus "Ecological" (or other relevant scientific domain) correctness of interpretation of conclusions
- Discussion of limitations and ways to improve next time
- Thoroughness in terms of method(s) chosen and overall effort