E8600c Multivariate Methods - practices

Faculty of Science
Spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jan Zdražil (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Jiří Jarkovský, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
RNDr. Jiří Jarkovský, Ph.D.
RECETOX – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Mgr. Jan Zdražil
Supplier department: RECETOX – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Mon 16. 2. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 9:00–10:50 F01B1/709
Prerequisites
Bi8600 Multivariate Methods
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Abstract
The course objectives are to improve knowledge and practical skills of the students about multivariate data analysis. During the course, the students will learn methods for visualization of multivariate data, the mathematical background of multivariate methods for analysis of such data, and they will also practice interpretation of acquired results.
Learning outcomes
After the course, the students will be able to:
  • Describe and visualize multivariate data;
  • Use multivariate statistical tests correctly;
  • Choose appropriate distance or similarity metrics;
  • Calculate and visualize association matrices;
  • Select and apply relevant clustering methods;
  • Apply ordination methods on multivariate data;
  • Interpret results obtained by multivariate analyses.
    • Key topics
    • 1. Description and visualization of multivariate data
    • 2. Multivariate statistical tests: multivariate t-test; multivariate analysis of variance
    • 3. Distance and similarity metrics in multidimensional space and their calculation
    • 4. Association matrix, its calculation and use
    • 5. Cluster analysis and its application in analysis of multivariate data
    • 6. Ordination methods – principal component analysis (PCA)
    • 7. Basics of other multivariate techniques
    Study resources and literature
    • Legendre, P., Legendre, L. (1998) Numerical Ecology. Elsevier, 2nd ed
    • FLURY, B., H. RIEDWYL: Multivariate Statistics. A Practical Approach, Chapman and Hall, London — New York 1988
    • Zar, J.H. (1998) Biostatistical Analysis. Prentice Hall, London. 4th ed
    • THEODORIDIS, Sergios. Introduction to pattern recognition : a MATLAB approach. Amsterdam: Academic Press, 2010, x, 219. ISBN 9780123744869. info
    Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
    The lessons consist of analyzing and discussing multidimensional data problems. Specific examples are solved, the correct use of the methods discussed is demonstrated, and students have the opportunity to try out these procedures both manually and using R software.
    Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
    The course is finished by credit. Submission of one project on multivariate data analysis is required.
    Language of instruction
    Czech
    Further Comments
    Study Materials
    The course is taught annually.
    The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025, Spring 2027.
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