Courses & Units
Agrifood Research Methods KLA439
Introduction
This unit is about modern statistics, data-science and critical thinking within the context of agri-food research. Students learn the following things. Firstly, to combine statistical analysis, probability reasoning and substantive scientific hypotheses. Secondly, to use a computer to properly analyse data and present empirical results (which entails going beyond Microsoft Excel). Thirdly, to make justifiable and reproducible inferences using background knowledge and real agri-food data from TIAs current research. Fourthly, to plan for the coherent structuring and analysis of data in their own future agri-food studies and industry-based careers.
Summary
| Unit name | Agrifood Research Methods |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KLA439 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture |
| Discipline | Agriculture and Food Systems |
| Coordinator | Professor Alistair Gracie |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Analyse agri-food sample sets using a computer.
- Discuss the relationship between statistical analysis and applied probability reasoning.
- Develop justifiable and reproducible inferences by combining data and background knowledge from real agri-food research.
- Design, implement and communicate empirical investigations used in agri-food studies and real-world applications.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 050101 | $555.00 | $555.00 | not applicable | $3,068.00 |
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Two hours of online lectures per week and two hours of in-person tutorials per week. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Summary of journal article (5%)|Getting a handle on R (15%)|Real data analysis and result communication (20%)|Statistical inference, probability and agri-food samples (20%)|Final Exam (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
"The Art of Statistics: Learning from Data" by David Spiegelhalter. One chapter per week is required to be read from this book. The contents of this book set the pace for the whole course. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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