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140.651.01
Methods in Biostatistics I

Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
Biostatistics
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2012 - 2013
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Tu, Th, 10:30 - 11:50am
Lab Times
Tuesday, 1:30 - 2:20pm (01)
Wednesday, 3:00 - 3:50pm (02)
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Working knowledge of calculus and linear algebra

Description
Presents fundamental concepts in applied probability, exploratory data analysis, and statistical inference, focusing on probability and analysis of one and two samples. Topics include discrete and continuous probability models; expectation and variance; central limit theorem; inference, including hypothesis testing and confidence for means, proportions, and counts; maximum likelihood estimation; sample size determinations; elementary non-parametric methods; graphical displays; and data transformations.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Discuss core applied statistical concepts and methods
  2. Discuss the display and communication of statistical data.
  3. List the distinctions between the fundamental paradigms underlying statistical methodology
  4. Identify the basics of maximum likelihood
  5. Identify the basics of frequentist methods: hypothesis testing, confidence intervals
  6. Identify basic Bayesian techniques, interpretation and prior specification
  7. Discuss the creation and interpretation of P values
  8. Describe estimation, testing and interpretation for single group summaries such as means, medians, variances, correlations and rates
  9. Describe estimation, testing and interpretation for two group comparisons such as odds ratios, relative risks and risk differences
  10. Describe the basic concepts of ANOVA
Special Comments

Students will choose one lab time: Tuesday 1:30-2:20 OR Wednesday 3-3:50.