Course Overview
Descriptive statistics including measures of central tendency and dispersion, and graphical presentation of data using software, concepts of probability, parametric inferential statistics and regression, all with relevant real-data chemical and environmental applications. The rudiments of quality control including an introduction to statistical process control charts will be incorporated. The emphasis will be on interpretation including suitability of method of analysis
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.5
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Discuss appropriate methods of sampling and experimental design (e.g., random vs. nonrandom sampling, paired differences testing).
- Arrange raw data in the standard descriptive statistics tables and graphs (e.g., create frequency tables and histograms of chemical composition; calculate CV), identify outliers in a set of observations.
- Analyze basic probability situations, including quality control tests, using the basic Adding and Multiplying Rules.
- Estimate parameters of populations (e.g., estimate the mean sulphur content of a product using a discrete number of samples).
- Compare population parameters (e.g., compare the mean metal concentration in a stream before and after wastewater treatment).
- Construct and interpret basic statistical process control (SPC charts).
- Conduct linear regression (e.g., investigate the effect of temperature on viscosity using experimental data); analyze absorption spectra (using all data in an over-determined system).
- Organize and write statistical reports including collecting the raw data.
Effective as of Winter 2013
Related Programs
Statistics for CENV Technology (MATH 2415) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Energy
- Chemical and Environmental Engineering Technology
Diploma Full-time
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