ESSO - Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services
(An Autonomous Body under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India)
An intense short course
on
"Advanced Statistical Concepts in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences"
February 23-28, 2015
Organized by
International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography (ITCOocean)
ESSO-INCOIS, Hyderabad, India
The International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography (ITCOocean) of the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (ESSO-INCOIS) is organizing an intense short course on "Advanced Statistical Concepts in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences" during February 23- 28, 2015.
The course provides a basic introduction to the statistical methods commonly applied in Meteorology and Oceanography and experience in the correct use and interpretation of the various statistical methods currently used in the analysis of atmospheric/oceanic observed and model simulated data.
Practical Exercises : Each topic covered in the lectures will be followed by tutorials (involving problem solving exercises)
Introduction : Scientific method, Sampling theory - qualitative, random and non-random samples, Data collection- classification, tabulation, graphic representation and diagrammatic representation, Use of Statistical software (excel /sigmaplot)
Advanced Statistics: Error Analysis, Measures of central tendency, Correlation coefficient, 't' test for significance of correlation , Linear regression - bivariate and multiple variate case, F test, Chi-square test, Distributions - binomial, Gaussian, Poisson, inter relationships, distribution of functions and applications Regression - Stepwise multiple regression, partial correlation coefficients, tests of significance analysis, Power spectrum analysis of time series, wavelet transform, Fourier Transform, Factor analysis, EOF analysis, Principal component analysis
Background in Meteorology and / or Oceanography, Minimal statistical knowledge with basic mathematics and computer skills will be assumed.
The course will help you to develop:
- statistical expertise necessary for atmospheric, oceanic and climate research
- an ability to choose appropriate analysis methods
- an ability to critically interpret the results of analysis
Course Fee and Financial support:
There is no course fee charged for the training course. The participants are expected to make their own arrangements for all expenses. However, INCOIS can provide accommodation at their Hostel for few deserving candidates. Preference in admission will be given to candidates who are supported by their own organizations.
Click here to Download the Application Form
The interested candidates should fill in the attached application form and send it by February 05, 2015 to:
ITCOocean Coordinator
Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)
(Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India)
"Ocean Valley", Pragathi Nagar (B.O.)
Nizampet (S.O.), HYDERABAD - 500 090
TELANGANA
INDIA
Tel : +91 40 23895000
Fax : +91 40 23895001
E mail : itcoocean@incois.gov.in
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