CEUs
0.6
Section Number
211NAT141
Instruction Method
Online class
Environmental Statistics Refresher
Online
Environmental statistics can be used to help answer questions related to the social, economic and natural aspects of a project. In this class designed for professionals seeking to improve their general understanding of statistics, or who plan on enrolling in Overview of Environmental Statistics, you’ll learn the basics of how to apply statistics in your work. Through step-by-step instruction, you’ll train in the essentials of statistical analysis, including sampling methods, probability, confidence intervals and hypothesis tests. You’ll also get hands-on experience with basic R programming. By the end of this course, you’ll possess a stronger understanding of basic statistics and how to use these skills to improve your analysis and work.
Learning Outcomes
- Assess statistical analyses
- Perform and interpret hypothesis tests for the mean
- Interpret p-values
- Construct confidence intervals for the mean
- Interpret Type I and Type II Errors
- Perform basic regression analysis
- Utilize R for statistical computing and graphics
Skills You Will Gain
- Basic statistical analysis
- Environmental statistics
Section Notes
This is an online, remote learning course, which consists of content and curriculum that is taught with pre-recorded and real time lectures, in addition to a real-time Q&A session with the instructors. Pre-recorded lectures and live sessions are accessed via our Canvas learning system and Zoom. Details regarding login information will be emailed out prior to the course start date.
This course will be available on Canvas from June 23-25, 2021. A live Zoom lecture and Q&A will be held date & time TBD. In the classroom environment, this course is equivalent to a one-day course.
We allow registration through the first morning of the course. It is expected that students review the prerecorded lectures before the live sessions in order to get the most value out of these meetings. We cannot extend course access beyond 11:59 PM on Friday 6/25, so students pursuing a late enrollment acknowledge that they will have less time to complete the materials. Please contact the course representative with any questions.
Enrollment Policies
Drop requests (withdraw with a refund) will be approved, less a $30 processing fee, if the request is received seven calendar days before the course begins. View complete enrollment policy information including details on withdrawals and transfers.
Technical Requirements
Please view the technological requirements for online learning to ensure your success in this course: https://cpe.ucdavis.edu/areas-study/online-programs/technical-requirements
Discounts
APA
Members can receive 10% discount on the course fee by entering the Coupon Code. If you don’t have your association discount code, contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services at (800) 752-0881.
ASLA
Members can receive 10% discount on the course fee by entering the Coupon Code. If you don’t have your association discount code, contact UC Davis Extension Student Services at (800) 752-0881.
Info Session Discount
Attendees of UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Information Sessions may be eligible for $100 discount on a class by entering the Coupon Code provided at the Information Session. Contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services office, at (800) 752-0881, if you have questions about this discount.
AEP
Members can receive 10% discount on the course fee by entering the Coupon Code. If you don’t have your association discount code, contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services at (800) 752-0881.
CAAA Member Discount
Current members of the Cal Aggie Alumni Association and other UC alumni associations receive $50 off the course fee. If you don't have your association discount code contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services at (800) 752-0881.
Group Discount
Groups of three or more, enrolled at the same time with a single payment method may receive a 10% discount on each enrollment. Contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services office to enroll your group: (530) 757-8777.
BIA
Members can receive 10% discount on the course fee by entering the Coupon Code. If you don’t have your association discount code, contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education at (800) 752-0881.