This will be a hands-on course focussing on statistical procedures for examining water quality trends and differences using a mixture of techniques (including equivalence procedures), with some attention also to design of surveys and experiments. Instruction will include hands-on use of NIWA's Time Trends and Equivalence software (version 3.1, http://www.niwa.co.nz/our-science/freshwater/tools/time-trends ).

Date: April 2011, 19-20

Duration: 2 days

Location: Hamilton

Trainer: Graham McBride

Level: Intermediate – participants will need a rudimentary statistical background, but the general issues in statistical analysis will be presented as part of the course.

Cost per person: $800