FRM 291 – Applied Statistical Analysis in Forestry and Natural Resources

Course Description: Sampling and sample surveys, parametric and non-parametric tests
of hypothesis, univariate and multivariate analysis of variance,
estimation of simple and multiple regression models, qualitative
dependent models, and applied statistical computing.

Pre-requisite : COI

Credit : 3 Units (3 hours a week)

Course Objectives : At the end of the course, the students are expected to:

1. understand the statistical tools needed to carry out forestry experimental research
and other related tasks;
2. choose appropriate statistical tools required for given sets of forestry research data
data; and
3. empirically apply suitable analytical tools for data analysis and interpret
statistically analyzed data in forestry and related fields in natural resources.

Delivery: Lecture and Hands-on

Lecturer: Dr. Canesio D. Predo

Course Contents:

1. Review of Basic Statistical Concepts

1.1 Variables, random variables
1.2 Classification of variables
1.3 Types of data
1.4 Sampling methods, sample size and power estimation

2. Descriptive Analysis and Hypothesis Testing

2.1 Descriptive statistics
2.2 Tests of sample means

3. Univariate Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) - optional

3.1 Completely Randomized Design
3.2 Randomized Complete Block Design
3.3 Split Plot Design
3.4 Repeated Measures Analysis of Variance

3. Correlation and Linear Regression Models (Simple and Multivariate Regression

Model)
4.1 Assumptions
4.2 Estimation
 4.3 Test of Hypotheses
4.4 Regression Diagnostics
4.4.1 Multicollinearity
4.4.2 Heteroscedasticity
4.4.3 Model specification test

5. Nonlinear Regression Models

6. Qualitative Dependent Models

6.1 Logit Models (Binary, Multinomial and Nested)
6.2 Probit Model
6.3 Tobit Model
6.4. Poisson and Negative Binomial Models

7. Models for Impact Evaluation

7.1 Propensity Score Matching
7.2 Difference-in-Difference

8. Multivariate Methods
8.1 Assumptions
8.2 Principal Component Analysis/Factor Analysis
8.3 Discriminant Analysis
8.4 Cluster Analysis

9. Spatial Statistical Models (if

9.1 Assumptions
9.2 Spatial Autocorrelation
9.2 Spatial Error Model
9.3 Spatial Lag Model

References:

Multivariate Statistical Methods by D.F. Morrison

Introduction to Matrices with Applications in Statistics by F.A. Graybill

Multivariate Statistical Methods by M.J. Karson

Greene,W.H. 1997. Econometric Analysis/LimDep Users Manual.

Hair, J.F. Jr., R.E. Anderson, R.L. Tatham, W.C. Black. 1998. Multivariate Data Analysis.
Fifth Edition, Prentice-Hall International, Inc.

Johnston, J. 1972. Econometric Methods, 2nd Edition. McGraw-Hill, Inc.

Maddala, G.S. 1983. Limited-Dependent and Qualitative Variables in Econometrics,
Cambridge University Press.

Gomez, K.A. and A.A. Gomez. 1984. Statistical Procedures for Agricultural Research.
2nd Edition. John Wiley and Sons. New York. U.S.A.

Snedecor, G.W. and W.G. Cochran. 1980. Statistical Methods. 7th Editiion. The Iowa
State University Press. U.S.A.

Cody, R.P. and J.K Smith. 1991. Applied Statistics and the SAS Programming
Languages. Elsevier Science Publishing Co., Inc. The Netherlands.

SAS Institute Inc. 1989. SAS/Stat User’s Guide, Version 6, 4th Edition, Volume 2. Cary,
NC: SAS Institute Inc.

Resources Needed:

Statistical Software Packages: R, Stata, Limdep, SAS/SPSS, Geoda,

Grading System:

Exams 30%
Term Paper 35%
Reporting/Exercises 35%
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Total 100%