SHRI SHIVAJI SCIENCE COLLEGE, AMRAVATI
DBT STAR COLLEGE PROJECT ACTIVITY
ACTIVITY REPORT
Training program on “Application of Statistic in Biological Sciences”
Activity Dates: 7th March 2025
Type of Activity: Students Workshop
Organizing Department: Department of Environmental Science
Program Coordinators: Dr. K. J. Gawai
Head of the Department: Dr.Sangita Ingole
External Collaborator (if any): No
Objectives:
- 1. To familiarize students with fundamental statistical concepts and their relevance in biological sciences.
- 2. To develop skills in data collection, organization, and interpretation for biological research.
- 3. To highlight the application of statistics in research studies.
- 4. To train students in interpreting statistical results and effectively presenting them in scientific reports and publications.
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No of Beneficieries: 35
Classes Involved: B.Sc.III & B.Sc.I
Venue of the Activity: A. V. Theatre of the college.
Activity Report:
Department of Environmental Science, Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati organized Training program on “Application of Statistic in Biological Sciences” under DBT STAR college scheme on 7th March 2025 in A. V. Theatre of the college.The program aimed to equip students of U.G. with statistical concepts applicable in biological research, to cover the topics of statistics included in their syllabus and highlight its practical applications in various subjects of Biological Sciences. Training program includes guest lecture and the hands on sessions.
The program commenced with a lighting of lamp & paying homage to Dr. Panjabrao alias Bhausaheb Deshmukh, founder president of Shri Shivaji Education Society. It was followed by the welcome of speaker of Ist session, Dr. H. S. Lunge sir, former Professor & Head, Dept. of Statistics and IQAC co-coordinator of the college by Dr. Sangita P. Ingole, Head, Dept. of Environmental Science and IQAC co- coordinator of the college by presenting sapling. Dr. Ingole madam then presented introductory speech of the program.
In the introductory speech, Dr. Ingole madam told students the importance of statistics in biological sciences. She also mentioned that this program is designed to bridge the gap between biological questions and statistical solutions. She added that statistical thinking can enhance to draw meaningful conclusions in biological research. She urged students to ask questions and actively participate in the discussions and hands-on exercises. Then the anchor of the program told students the overall program details about the sessions - I, II & III. Dr. Lunge sir was then requested to start his lecture of Ist session.
In his lecture of the training program, Dr. Lunge sir thoroughly explained in a very simple language the importance of statistical methods in life sciences. He covered near about all topics including classification of biostatistics, stages in statistical investigation, various terms in statistics, variables, measurement scales, mean, mode, median, measure of dispersion, correlation coefficient, regression, linear equation, statistical inference, hypothesis testing, t- distribution, t- test, independent & dependent samples, z-test, chi-square analysis, ANOVA, f-test etc. His overall lecture emphasized how statistical analysis is useful in fields of life sciences. After the lecture, question and answer session was conducted. The student gave feedback that he explained the topics well and that his lecture helped them understand statistical concepts easily.
After the lecture, the program moved on to practical sessions conducted by Mr. V. R. Charthad and Dr. Sajia Patel, fix pay teachers from Dept. of Statistics of the college. Mr. V. R. Charthad, guided students through exercises to calculate mean, median, standard deviation, and interpret biological data sets while Dr. Sajia Patel provided a thorough explanation and practical demonstrations of t-test, f-test, chi- square test, ANOVA and other statistical methods. With this, she helped students to understand & experience the practical significance of these methods in life sciences. In the question and answer session students said that these sessions boosted their confidence in using statistical tools and methods. These sessions enabled participants to gain practical exposure to statistical tools and techniques.
The program witnessed enthusiastic participation of 35 students of B.Sc.III & B.Sc.I from subjects of Environmental Science, Bioinformatics, Zoology, chemistry and Botany who engaged actively in discussions and practical exercises. The interactive nature of the hands-on sessions fostered a deeper understanding of statistical applications in biological research.
The first session of the training program was concluded with a vote of thanks to the speakers and participants by Dr. K. J. Gawai & IInd, IIIrd sessions by Dr. Manisha A. Jane.
Outcomes:
- 1. Participants understood basic statistical concepts and terminologies relevant to biological data analysis.
- 2. Participants were able to apply descriptive and inferential statistical techniques to biological data sets.
- 3. Participants learned to choose appropriate statistical tests for biological research.
- 4. Participants were able to interpret statistical results in the context of biological questions.
- 5. Participants developed skills to critically evaluate statistical methods.
Photos:
 Dr. H. S. Lunge Delivering Lecture |  Mr. V. R. Charthad taking hands-on session on statistical problems. |
 Dr. Sajia Patel taking hands on on various tests in statistics |  Group Photo of Training Program. |
 Students participated in training program |  Blank |
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