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Introduces the basic concepts and methods of statistics with applications in the experimental biological sciences. Demonstrates methods of exploring, organizing, and presenting data, and introduces the fundamentals of probability. Presents the foundations of statistical inference, including the concepts of parameters, estimates, and the use of confidence intervals and hypothesis tests. Includes topics: experimental design, linear regression, the analysis of two-way tables, and sample size and power calculations. Introduces and employs the freely available statistical software, R, to explore and analyze data.