About this course
Topics covered include:
- Coding: theory, practical training, coding styles, unit testing
- Collaborative software development workflows
- Data analytics workflows
- (Generalised) linear mixed effects models
- Bayesian statistics
- Data visualisation
- Workflow automation
- Meta-science
Learning outcomes
Students will gain insights into specific analytics for behavioural data as well as more general concepts usable for any data types. They will learn about programming languages, data analytics workflows from wrangling to modelling and visualisation, and study the underlying statistical methods. Students can choose from workflows based on Python, R/tidyverse, or Matlab. Data will be provided and include videos, movement trajectories, ANS effector recordings, and neuroimaging data.
Prerequisites for participation
45 ECTS; Basic knowledge of at least one programming language (not necessarily the
one used in the module)
Necessary language skill
English
Semester(s) in which the module takes place
Winter Semester
Course type
Practical + Seminar
Course level
Masters
Course start date
06 Jan 2025
Course end date
28 Feb 2025
Involvement period
8 weeks
Teaching mode
Local
Local attendance
Required
Workload in ECTS
15
Graded
Yes
Person in charge of module
Prof. Dr. Dominik Bach
Local module ID
WPP 54