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This course can be used as part of the research training for Epidemiologist (A/B)
Objectives
To refresh and deepen basic knowledge on basis statistical methods for the analysis of data from health care research project. Emphasis will be given to the interpretation and understanding of these statistical methods. To support the statistical calculations the software package SPSS will be used. The course prepares participants also for a more in-depth and detailed course on longitudinal data analysis (mixed models).
Target Group
GSMS PhD students. The course assumes some familiarity with common statistical terms used in the medical literature but does not assume any deep understanding.
Form / Content
Each course day consists of a lecture, a workshop and self-study.
The following topics will be covered: descriptive statistics, normal and binomial distribution, study design, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing, comparison of groups of categorical and continuous outcomes, linear and logistic regression analysis, longitudinal and survival data analysis.
Material
Syllabus 'Basic Medical Statistics'. The syllabus will be provided at the start of the course.
Exam
Optional
Certificate without exam will be issued on active participation during the whole course (at least 80%).
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