ONLINE COURSE: RESEARCH DESIGN

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RESEARCH DESIGN

COURSE DESCRIPTION - A good understanding of sampling and experimental design techniques is vital when planning a research study in ecology and wildlife management. Good design leads to effective use of research money, time and effort, whereas poor design can lead to a study of little use, and hence a waste of these resources. Sampling techniques are useful when planning an observational study, such as a survey, whereas experimental design techniques are of use when planning an experiment. In the sampling modules, we will cover random vs. systematic sampling, stratification, hierarchical sampling, use of covariates, trend analysis, and introduce specialized techniques such as capture-mark-recapture and distance sampling. In the experimental design modules, you will learn about randomization, replication and pseudo-replication, controls, blocking, use of covariates, factorial treatments, before-after control-impact (BACI) designs, and trend analysis. In both sections of the course, we will show you how to perform power/precision analysis in order to assess what sample sizes might be required for the study to provide useful information.

This is a 1-credit equivalent academic course (16 contact hrs + additional work) where you learn at your own pace over 3 months.

DATES - December 2, 2024 to February 23, 2025

COST - early bird ends Nov 4th - save $75
No instructor support: starts at $375 professional / $275 student
Instructor support: $525 professional / $425 student

LEARN MORE & REGISTER
https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.or ... ecomodel-r

CWS also offers a professional certificate in Applied Quantitative Ecology.

All courses in this program are graduate level and are designed for full-time researchers, graduate students, environmental consultants, conservation specialists, and resource management practitioners. Taught by leading experts in their fields, participants will learn job-ready skills, including how to properly design field studies and controlled experiments, organize and visualize data, and become proficient in a variety of statistical analyses and modeling techniques to answer important environmental questions.

To learn more and apply, please visit: https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.or ... ve-ecology

CENTER FOR WILDLIFE STUDIES is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose global mission is to provide accessible environmental education and promote wildlife conservation through science.

Contact
Jack Hopkins
jhopkins@centerforwildlifestudies.or