HIP 528 Applied Biostatistics I

Credits: 3
This course explores the application of fundamental biostatistics topics that are widely used in health sciences research, including categorical data methods, linear regression and others. Most topics will be covered on a conceptual and applied level by evaluating literature, exploring datasets and discussing interesting examples provided by instructor and/or guest faculty. The objective of this course is to expand upon the biostatistics foundation provided in earlier clinical research training courses (HIP 511, HIP 512, HIP 513) so that students can:

learn how to perform basic biostatistics analyses,
evaluate which methods or statistical tools may be appropriate for their own research projects, and,
communicate effectively with biostatistics collaborators to design, analyze and interpret data.

Students will apply the concepts covered in class using real datasets through weekly homework and other applied practice opportunities. The primary software used in class will be STATA.

Graded: Pass/No pass
May be taken only once for credit