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In this module you will learn how to understand, collect, and analyse research data. You will explore aspects of study design in the context of a variety of research questions which require both field and laboratory approaches to test relevant hypotheses. You will use relevant techniques to collect data and subsequently present, describe and interpret these in relation to the original research question and hypothesis. The skills developed are basic to science and cut across subject disciplines. They include the development of a clear research question or hypothesis, principles of study design, the choice of appropriate descriptive statistics, graphical representation, and inferential statistical tests.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to
LO1: Present and summarise data using appropriate graphs and descriptive statistics.
LO2: Select the most appropriate statistical test and interpret the data.
LO3: Develop basic R software skills.
LO4: Develop basic field and laboratory techniques through practical laboratory experience.