140.652.01
Methods in Biostatistics II
- Location:
- East Baltimore
- Term:
- 2nd term
- Department:
- Biostatistics
- Credits:
- 4 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2022 - 2023
- Instruction Method:
- In-person
- Class Times:
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- Tu Th, 10:30 - 11:50am
- Lab Times:
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Tuesday, 1:30 - 2:20pm (01)
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Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:20pm (02)
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- Auditors Allowed:
- Yes, with instructor consent
- Undergrads Allowed:
- Yes
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructor:
- Contact:
- Ravi Varadhan
- Resources:
- Prerequisite:
- Description:
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Presents fundamental concepts in applied probability, exploratory data analysis, and statistical inference, focusing on probability and analysis of one and two samples. Includes 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:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss core applied statistical concepts and methods
- Discuss the display and communication of statistical data
- Describe the distinctions between the fundamental paradigms underlying statistical methodology
- List the basics of maximum likelihood
- List the basics of frequentist methods: hypothesis testing, confidence intervals
- Identify basic Bayesian techniques, interpretation and prior specification
- Discuss the creation and interpretation of P values
- Describe estimation, testing and interpretation for single group summaries such as means, medians, variances, correlations and rates
- Describe estimation, testing and interpretation for two group comparisons such as odds ratios, relative risks and risk differences
- Describe the basic concepts of ANOVA
- Methods of Assessment:
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 20% Homework
- 40% Midterm Paper
- 40% Final Exam
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required
- Special Comments:
Please note: This is the onsite section of a course that is also offered virtually. Students will need to commit to the modality for which they register. Students will choose only one of the two lab times.