23. Self-Learning Resources

Introduction to Statistical Modelling Training session with Dr Helen Brown, Senior Statistician, at The Roslin Institute, December 2015. ************************************************ These training sessions were given to staff and research students at the Roslin Institute. The material is also used for the Animal Biosciences MSc course taught at the Institute. ************************************************ *Recommended Youtube playback settings for the best viewing experience: 1080p HD ************************************************ Content: Self-learning resources -Statistics pages on Roslin intranet --- under ‘Science’ then ‘Statistics’ tab -‘Statistics for the Terrified’ package ---eLearning tool for basic statistics ---University-wide license ---Ask IT to download -eLearning website on experimental design and statistics http://www.3rs-reduction.co.uk/ -Text books: ---‘ Statistics for Dummies’ Deborah Rumsey -----Also ‘Essentials’ version ---‘Statistics without tears’ Derek Rowntree -----Focus on statistical concepts ---‘Statistics for Terrified Biologists’, Helmut van Emden Online course -Two options: 1. Access the materials ---Register via EASE / Learn / Launch Learn / Self enrol tab (top right) then ---Browse self enroll course catalogue (near top right) ---Type ‘scientist’ as search term then select above course and enroll ---Use materials for Level 1 2. Register for next tutored course via link http://www.edin.ac/1qJvLeK --- Next runs January 2016 --- Fills up quickly!