Biostatistics in Epidemiologic Research I
Learning objectives
Upon successful completion of the course the post-graduate students are expected to be able to:
- understand the concepts of basic statistical methods such as descriptive and analytical statistics
- select the appropriate statistical method to address specific research questions
- use of the SPSS and STATA statistical software for data input, management, and analysis as well as the interpretation of results
Course content
The course aims to introduce students to the statistical concepts and methods, analysis of quantitative and qualitative data in the biomedical field. The following topics are covered:
- Descriptive statistics
- Presentation of data using tables and figures
- Confidence intervals, hypothesis testing with parametric and non-parametric tests
- Linear correlation, simple and multiple linear regression, confounding factors
- Definition of odds, simple and multiple logistic regression
The teaching methods include lectures and several practical training sessions, including use of the statistical software SPSS and Stata for the analysis of biomedical data. A group project of analyzing data using a statistical software and interpreting the results is assigned to students. The students present their work at a session at the end of the course.
Category: 1st semester