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Dear students, welcome to the module of SSC 4121: Biometrics and Research Methodology
This is a module delivered to year 4 students in the BSc. Soil Sciences Program at University of Rwanda College of Agriculture Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine.
Learning outcomes
Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:
- Solve soil problems using various statistical formulas and probability theories
- Solve social problems using various statistical formulas and probability theories
- Apply different formulas in solving decision making related social problems.
- Apply different formulas in solving decision making related soil sciences problems
v. Define research problem and formulate research questions and hypothesis
vi. By the end of the module students should be also able to apply research methodology and undertake empirical research proposal that will be part of the requirement for the completion of the Bachelors' degree.
Aim
This module will help the students to:
The aim of this module is to provide knowledge and skills sufficient to allow students to understand the role of biometrics in science and in others field, and to develop skills in the basic methods in conducting various statistical analyzes on biological data related the main subjects of their studies. In this module we will focus on the elementary probability theory, probability distribution, test of hypothesis, correlation and regression analysis, analysis of variance, and design of experiments with applications using a chosen statistical software. it will also cover the Selection of a research topic. Research proposal structure and writing. Dissertation structure and writing. Literature review. Data Presentation and Analysis Data and Interpretation. Referencing a research document
Teaching team:
Dr. Bazimenyera Jean de Dieu, 0785375898, bazidieu@gmail.com
NGENDAHAYO Jean Pierre, +250785171914, pingenda9@gmail.com