EAE5020 Statistics for climate dynamics
Faculty of Science
EAE5020 Statistics for climate dynamics is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Requisites
Before EAE5020
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After EAE5020
No unit lists EAE5020 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITE: Enrolment in the Master of Science
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
The unit will discuss some basic statistical methods for analysing climate dynamics with the aim of understanding the physical mechanisms driving the observed structures (statistics). The unit will start with a discussion on the basics of probability theory, time series analysis, stochastic models and multi-variate data (pattern) analysis. It will then focus on the principles of decision making in statistical analysis (significance tests), which is followed by a discussion of the pitfalls and general strategies in statistical analysis. The unit will not focus on deriving statistical parameters, but rather will emphasise how these methods can be applied and will discuss the potential pitfalls in interpreting statistical results.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- AssignmentsAssignment50%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Exam50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Complete a statistical analysis on probability distributions, time series, and multi-variate data.
- 2
Apply standard statistical methods in climate dynamics data analysis.
- 3
Interpret the outcomes of the statistical analysis in the context of climate dynamics.
- 4
Read, understand and critically analyse the scientific literature on data analysis in climate dynamics.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
A total of 12 hours per week comprising:
- Two 1-hour lectures per week
- One 1-hour laboratory per week
- 3 hours working on assignments
- 6 hours of independent study
Where it fits
EAE5020 is part of 1 area of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Dietmar Dommenget
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Dietmar Dommenget
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EAE5020?
EAE5020 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EAE5020 offered?
In 2021, EAE5020 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is EAE5020?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EAE5020 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include EAE5020?
EAE5020 is part of Atmospheric science.