Biostatistics and Medical Statistics

Module code: MTH7020P

Credits: 15.0
Semester: SEM2

Contact: Dr Nicolas Hernandez

This module will start by providing an overview of the field and its contemporaneous challenges with particular emphasis on ethical considerations and data confidentiality related to biomedical research.
Students will also be provided with a review of the basic probabilistic and statistical techniques such as the basic probability distributions and hypothesis testing.
The rest of the module will combine coverage of the following:

1. Statistical notions
Including analysis of categorical data (chi-square, logistic regression) and continuous data (t-test, ANOVA)

2. Applications
Data visualization, clinical trials, experimental design, survival analysis, meta-analysis and systematic reviews.

Connected course(s): UDF DATA
Assessment: 80.0% Examination, 20.0% Coursework
Level: 7