Short course: Introduction to Statistics for PhD students (19 & 20 Aug 2024 – apply by 14 Aug)

This course gives an overview over some core principles of Statistics. It is best suited for beginners and those who would like to refresh their knowledge about Statistics for their PhD.

The course will cover the following topics:

  • Overview on data formats
  • Summary statistics
  • Introduction to R and R Studio
  • Basic graphical visualization
  • The idea of statistical inference
  • Statistical testing and analysis of variance (ANOVA)

The course will take place on 19th August, 2024, from 9:30 am to 4 pm and on 20th August, 2024, from 9:30 am to 12 pm at Humboldtalle 3 in seminar room 0.104.

In the afternoon session of the first day you have the time to prepare the practical exercises that are part of the course and that every participant will do on their own. For the preparation of the exercises you do not have to stay in the seminar room, but you have the option to do so.

Registration for the course will open on 15th July, 2024. Please register via Stud.IP.

Attendance is limited to 20 participants.

In case of questions please contact Jens Lichter (jens.lichter@uni-goettingen.de)