This is a refresher course for PhD candidates. The level is that of a second course in Statistics. We will refresh basic knowledge of Probability, Statistical Inference (Estimation and Testing), t-tests, simple cases of Regression and ANOVA, Experimental Design, Non-parametric Tests, and Chi-square Tests. Some time is reserved to discuss statistical problems of the participants.
Target Group | The course is aimed at PhD candidates, postdocs, and other academics that that want to gain or refresh knowledge of basis statistics, primarily using R |
Group Size | Min. 15 / Max. 24 participants |
Course duration | 5 days |
Language of instruction | English |
Frequency of recurrence | Twice a year (Spring, Winter) |
Number of credits | 1.5 ECTS |
Lecturers | Dr. Evert Jan Bakker (Biometris, Wageningen University) and Dr. Gerrit Gort (Biometris, Wageningen University) |
Prior knowledge | No prior knowledge is assumed |
Location | room B0103, Forum, Wageningen Campus |
Accommodation | Accommodation is not included in the fee of the course, but there are several possibilities in Wageningen. For non-WUR PE&RC members 50% of the accommodation costs can be reimbursed with a maximum of €30,- per night, please contact the PE&RC Office (office.pe@wur.nl) for more information. For information on B&B's and hotels in Wageningen please visit proefwageningen.nl. Another option is Short Stay Wageningen. Furthermore Airbnb offers several rooms in the area. Finally, there are a number of groups on Facebook where students announce subrent possibilities and things like that. Examples include: Wageningen Room Subrent, Wageningen Room Sublets, Room Rent Wageningen, and Wageningen Student Plaza. Note that besides the restaurants in Wageningen, there are also options to have dinner on Wageningen Campus. |
EARLY-BIRD FEE 2 | REGULAR FEE 2 | |
PE&RC / WIMEK / VLAG / WIAS / WASS / EPS PhD candidates with an approved TSP | € 245,- | € 295,- |
PE&RC postdocs and staff | € 490,- | € 530,- |
All other academic participants | € 530,- | € 580,- |
Non-academic participants | € 775,- | € 825,- |
1 The course fee includes a reader, coffee/tea, and lunches. It does not include accommodation (NB: options for accommodation are given above)
2 The Early-Bird Fee applies to anyone who REGISTERS ON OR BEFORE 16 October 2023
Note:
Note: If you would like to cancel your registration, ALWAYS inform us (and do note that you will be kept to the cancellation conditions)
Dr. Evert Jan Bakker
Phone: +31 (0) 317 483887
Email: evert-jan.bakker@wur.nl
Dr. Claudius van de Vijver (PE&RC)
Phone: +31 (0) 317 485116
Email: claudius.vandevijver@wur.nl
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