Design field trials and analyse treatment comparisons. Account for replication, randomisation, bias and measurement error.

Learning outcomes

  • Choose a defensible trial design
  • Analyse a small trial dataset
  • State uncertainty clearly

Main topics

  • Trial questions
  • Randomised designs
  • Sampling
  • Analysis of variance

Practical task

Design a replicated field trial for two crop practices and analyse supplied example results.

Assessment

Trial protocol, analysis workbook and interpretation.