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SC/BIOL 2060: Statistics for Biologists 
Comprehensive Revision Guide and Notes 2025 
 
Part 01: Topic Summary and Exam Tips 
Part 02: Exam Practice Questions and Answers 
Part 03: Sample Examination 
Part 04: Suggested Solutions to Exam Paper 
 
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YorkU - SC/BIOL 2060: Statistics for Biologists

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2025 - 2026

University	York University
Department	Biology
Course Code	SC/BIOL 2060
Course Name	Statistics for Biologists
Notes Title	Comprehensive Revision Guide and Notes
Page Length	59

Master SC/BIOL 2060: Statistics for Biologists (York University) with a clear, complete revision guide built for self-study from day one to your final review. Inside are concise topic notes, worked examples, and exam-style questions with fully explained solutions. The set flags priority areas, explains common pitfalls, and includes quick checklists so you focus where it matters most. It also outlines the final exam format and question types to help you practice under realistic conditions. Updated to reflect current course content, this resource keeps everything in one place.

SC/BIOL 2060: Statistics for Biologists at York University focuses on statistical reasoning as a foundation for analyzing and interpreting biological data. The course develops understanding across data visualization and description, probability and inference, hypothesis testing, and model-based analysis, including correlation, regression, and variance methods. Students learn how to select suitable statistical techniques for both parametric and nonparametric data, assess assumptions, and draw meaningful conclusions from biological experiments. Through applied interpretation and problem solving, the course strengthens students’ ability to evaluate evidence and communicate quantitative insights with clarity and confidence.

Prerequisites: LE/CSE 1520 3.00, or LE/CSE 1530 3.00, or LE/CSE 1540 3.00, or LE/EECS 1520 3.00, or LE/EECS 1530 3.00, or LE/EECS 1540 3.00; SC/MATH 1014 3.00 or SC/MATH 1505 6.00 or both SC/MATH 1013 3.00 and SC/MATH 1025 3.00 or equivalents.

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