Module MA4970-KP05

Design of Experiments and Analysis of Variance (VerVarKP05)


Duration

1 Semester

Turnus of offer

irregularly

Credit points

5

Course of studies, specific fields and terms:

  • Master CLS 2023, optional subject, mathematics
  • Bachelor CLS 2023, optional subject, mathematics
  • Master CLS 2016, optional subject, mathematics
  • Bachelor CLS 2016, optional subject, mathematics

Classes and lectures:

  • Design of Experiments and Variance Analysis (exercise, 1 SWS)
  • Design of Experiments and Variance Analysis (lecture, 2 SWS)

Workload:

  • 85 hours private studies
  • 20 hours exam preparation
  • 45 hours in-classroom work

Contents of teaching:

  • Regression modeling and analysis of variance
  • Generalized inverse
  • Singular linear models
  • Factorial designs
  • The Latin square and the Graeco-Latin square designs
  • Experiments with block factors
  • Fixed and random effects
  • The split-plot design

Qualification-goals/Competencies:

  • Students know the differences between planned experiments and observational studies.
  • Students can enumerate the advantages of the statistical multi-factorial design.
  • Students can interpret correctly the analysis of variance results of experimental designs.
  • Students can select and implement an appropriate experimental design and conduct corresponding variance analysis.
  • Students can formulate the analysis of variance as a regression model in matrix notation.
  • Students understand the statistical properties of linear regression model with a singular design matrix and a singular hypothesis matrix.
  • Students can estimate linear regression model with a singular design matrix and a singular hypothesis matrix.
  • Students can create and interpret graphs for summarizing results and model diagnostics.
  • Acquisition of knowledge in English technical language.

Grading through:

  • Viva Voce or test

Responsible for this module:

Teacher:

Literature:

  • Kursbuch: Montgomery, Douglas C. 2012 : Design and Analysis of Experiments. 10th ed. John Wiley & Sons, New York. ISBN 978-1-119-49244-3
  • Supplementary literature: Mason, Robert L., Gunst, Richard F., Hess, James L. 2003 : Statistical Design and Analysis of Experiments. 2nd ed. John Wiley & Sons, New York. ISBN 0-471-37216-1

Language:

  • German or English

Notes:

Admission requirements for taking the module:
- MA1600-KP04: Biostatistics 1 and
- MA2600-KP07: Biostatistics 2 successfully completed

Admission requirements for participation in module examination(s):
- Successful completion of exercises as specified at the beginning of the semester

Module exam(s):
- MA4970-L1: Experimental design and analysis of variance, written exam (90 min) or oral exam (30 min), 100% of module grade

(share of Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics in V is 100%)
(share of Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics in Ü is 100%)

Last Updated:

21.03.2025