This course will enable the students to –
1. Understand the role of statistics and computer applications in research.
2. Apply statistical techniques to research data for analyzing and interpreting data carefully.
Course outcomes (at course level) |
Learning and teaching strategies |
Assessment Strategies |
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The students will be able to –COFN 47: Analyze and estimate the micronutrient content in various food samples. COFN 48:Analyze and estimate the total antioxidant activity of food samples. |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Power Point Presentations, Informative videos, group discussion Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentations, Field trips |
Quiz, Poster Presentations, Individual and group projects, Semester End Examination, discussion, demonstration
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CONTENTS
The following test should be perform on computer
· Formation of frequency distribution table (inclusive and exclusive)
· Graphical representation- histogram, frequency polygon, ogives
· Measures of Central Tendency- Mean, Median and Mode
· absolute and relative Measures of Dispersion- range, Quartile Deviation, Mean Deviation, Standard Deviation
· Coefficient of correlation- karl pearson and spearmens rank
· Fitting of Regression lines and prediction.
· normal Distribution-area under the curve
· Chi-square tests- Goodness of fit, Independence of Attributes 2x2 and rxc contingency tables, testing of single variance
· Application of Student’s t-test for small samples- test of significance of single mean, difference in means, independent and paired T test.
· F-test for two sample variances.
· Analysis of Variance- one-way classification, two-way classification
SUGGESTED BOOKS:
· Gupta, S.P.: Statistical Methods, Sultan Chand and Company, New Delhi.
· Elhane,D.N.: Fundamentals of Statistics, Kitab Mahal,Allahbad.