Republic of the Philippines

Mindanao State University

Marawi City

COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

SYLLABUS
STATISTICAL BIOLOGY
Second Semester, A.Y. 2022-2023

COURSE DETAILS
COURSE NUMBER STT033
COURSE TITLE Statistical Biology
COURSE DESCRIPTION The course includes descriptive statistics; probability and probability distributions; sampling theory; estimations
and tests of hypotheses on means, proportions and variances; correlation and simple linear regression,
introduction to experimental designs, analysis of variance, some nonparametric statistics and tests of hypotheses.
NUMBER OF UNITS (Lec/Lab) 3 units
Pre-Requisite None
Co-Requisite None

VISION MISSION MSU-MAIN CAMPUS CORE

VALUES
MSU-Main Campus MSU-Main Campus is committed to:
aspires to be a Center of 1. Lead in social transformation through peace education and integration of the Mutual Respect
Excellence in Instruction, Muslims and other cultural minority groups into the mainstream society; Service Orientedness
Research and Extension 2. Ensure excellence in instruction, research development, innovation, extension, Unity and Teamwork
transforming itself into a and environmental education and discovery; Multiculturalism with Means-
premier and globally 3. Advance national and international linkages through collaborations and; tested Benefits
competitive national peace 4. Demonstrate greater excellence, relevance, and inclusiveness for Mindanao and Academic Excellence
university. Integrity and Trustworthiness
the Filipino nation.
Nobility and Professionalism
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COURSE OUTLINE
Time Allotment Recommended Recommended
TOPICS
(hours) Teaching Assessment/Evaluat
Lecture Quiz Strategies ion
I. Descriptive Statistics • Lecture • Examination
a. Introduction to Statistics • Discussion • Exercise Report
3.0 1.5
b. Data Collection and Presentation • Exercises • Problem Sets
c. Some Statistical Measures of Data
QUIZ
II. Probability and Counting Techniques • Lecture • Examination
a. The Fundamental Principle of Counting • Discussion • Exercise Report
b. Permutations • Exercises • Problem Sets
c. Combination
d. Statistical Experiments 4.5 1.5
e. Sample Space
f. Probability
i. The Classical Definition of Probability
ii. Properties of Probability
QUIZ
III. Some Probability Distributions • Lecture • Examination
a. Random Variable • Discussion • Exercise Report
b. Probability Distributions of Random Variable • Exercises • Problem Sets
c. Discrete Probability Distribution
d. Continuous Probability Distribution 6 1.5
e. Some Probability Distributions
f. Binomial Distribution
g. Poisson Distribution
h. Normal Distribution
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QUIZ
PRELIM EXAM
IV. Statistical Estimation (Estimation) • Lecture • Examination
a. Preliminary Concepts • Discussion • Exercise Report
b. Confidence Interval for the Population Mean, Population Proportion, and
3.0 1.5 • Exercises • Problem Sets
Population Variance,
c. Confidence Interval for the Differences Between the Two Means, Two Proportions,
and Paired Observations
QUIZ
V. Statistical Estimation (Hypothesis Testing) • Lecture • Examination
a. Statistical Hypothesis • Discussion • Exercise Report
b. Test for Populations: • Exercises • Problem Sets
12.0 1.5
i. Test about a Population Mean, Proportion, and Variance
ii. Testing the Difference Between Two Population and Variance
iii. Hypothesis Testing for Paired Observations
QUIZ
MIDTERM EXAM
VI. Regression and Correlation • Lecture • Examination
a. Measures on Correlation • Discussion • Exercise Report
i. Cramer’s V • Exercises • Problem Sets
ii. Kendall Tau/Sumer’s D
iii. Pearson Correlation Coefficient 4.5 1.5
iv. Regression Analysis
b. Test on Correlation
i. Categorical Variables
ii. Numerical Variables
QUIZ
VII. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) • Lecture • Examination
4.5 1.5
a. One-Way Classification in CRD and RCBD
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b. Test on Three or More Means • Discussion • Exercise Report

c. Multiple-Range Test or Pairwise Comparison • Exercises • Problem Sets
QUIZ
VIII. Some Nonparametric Tests • Lecture • Examination
a. One-Sample Sign Test • Discussion • Exercise Report
b. Wilcoxon-Rank Sum (Mann-Whitney U) Test 4.5 1.5 • Exercises • Problem Sets
c. Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test for Paired Data
d. Kruskall-Wallis Test
QUIZ
FINAL EXAM

LEARNING RESOURCES:

Suggested Textbooks:
1. Math Department, MSU-IIT. Elementary Statistics, Revised Edition, 2007.
2. Walpole, Ronald E. Introduction to Statistics, 3rd Edition.
3. Glover, Thomas and Mitchell, Kevin. An Introduction to Biostatistics, 3rd Edition.
4. Johnson, Robert. Elementary Statistics.
5. Mode, Elmer. Elements of Statistics.
6. Snedecor, George Waddel. Statistical Methods.
7. Sprinthaee, Richard C. Basic Statistical Analysis, 4th Edition.
8. Croxton, Frederick E. et al . Applied general Statistics, 3rd Edition.
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Grade Equivalent:
GRADING SYSTEM 50-54 3.00
Prelim Exam 20% 55-59 2.75
Name of Faculty:
Midterm Exam 20% 60-64 2.50
Final Exam 30% 65-69 2.25 Office:
Quizzes, Exercises, 30% 70-74 2.00 Consultation Hours:
Assignments, etc., 75-79 1.75
Contact:
80-84 1.50
Passing score: 50% 85-89 1.25
90-100 1.00

CLASSROOM POLICIES
1. Attendance is a must. Incurring of three (3) consecutive unexcused absences or accumulated absences of more than 20% of the total number of class hours shall
automatically be dropped from the class.
2. Use of mobile phone during class is strictly prohibited.
3. Cheating is strictly prohibited.
4. Special examinations are given for students who were not able to take exams, but with a valid reason.
5. No students are allowed to go out of the room once the exam has started, unless he/she is done and has submitted his/her examination papers.
6. For more detailed policies regarding student behavior, see the University Student Handbook.

Prepared by: Recommending Approved: Approved by:

ALYSSA FATMAH S. MASTURA, MSc AMILA P. MACODI, PhD JOHNNY JIM S. OUANO, PhD
Faculty Department Chairperson Dean