Essential analytical methods necessary for health-related research: data description, basic probability, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, sample size calculation, epidemiological measures of association, and simple linear regression. A knowledge of basic algebra is recommended.
This paper provides an introduction to the use of statistical methods to answer specific research questions in health-related areas.
| Paper title | Biostatistics |
|---|---|
| Paper code | HASC413 |
| Subject | Health Sciences |
| EFTS | 0.1250 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period | First Semester |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,216.88 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $4,934.75 |
- Limited to
- MHealSc, MPharm, MSc, PGDipHealSc, PGDipMLSc, PGDipSci, PGDipPharm
- Eligibility
- Suitable for students from any disciplines who are interested in learning introductory level biostatistics. A basic knowledge of algebra is assumed.
- Contact
- jimmy.zeng@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
- Convenor and Lecturer: Jiaxu Zeng
- Paper Structure
- This paper covers the following main topics:
- Introduction to epidemiological studies
- Descriptive statistics and graphical summaries
- Introduction to probability
- Probability distributions
- Sampling distributions
- Confidence intervals
- Hypothesis testing
- Power and sample size calculation
- Analyses for epidemiological studies
- Simple linear regression
- Teaching Arrangements
Lectures twice a week, one 1.5 hours, one 50 minutes, plus computer laboratory work, 2 hours
- Textbooks
- Kirkwood, BR & Sterne, AC (2003) Essential Medical Statistics
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, Critical thinking, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Perform basic statistical analyses to address simple research questions using a statistical software package (Stata)
- Understand the principles behind basic statistical analyses
- Understand how to interpret and present basic statistical analyses
Course Coordinator
Overview
This paper will emphasise computer data analysis with the goal of providing students with the tools for basic analysis of their research projects, including statistical aspects of study design, data description, handling data on a computer, using a statistical software package, and carrying out and interpreting simple statistical analyses. Familiarity with basic mathematical concepts is essential.
Objectives
Following completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Understand important statistical concepts and terminology
- Understand the basic statistical framework used in the design and analysis of health related studies
- Use a computer software package for elementary data analysis
- Complete a detailed statistical analysis of a simple study
- Critically appraise scientific research from a statistical perspective
- Understand the principles behind more complex statistical analyses
Timetable
Essential analytical methods necessary for health-related research: data description, basic probability, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, sample size calculation, epidemiological measures of association, and simple linear regression. A knowledge of basic algebra is recommended.
This paper provides an introduction to the use of statistical methods to answer specific research questions in health-related areas.
| Paper title | Biostatistics |
|---|---|
| Paper code | HASC413 |
| Subject | Health Sciences |
| EFTS | 0.1250 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period | First Semester |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2020 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MHealSc, MPharm, MSc, PGDipHealSc, PGDipMLSc, PGDipSci, PGDipPharm
- Eligibility
- Suitable for students from any disciplines who are interested in learning introductory level biostatistics. A basic knowledge of algebra is assumed.
- Contact
- jimmy.zeng@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
- Convenor and Lecturer: Jiaxu Zeng
- Paper Structure
- This paper covers the following main topics:
- Introduction to epidemiological studies
- Descriptive statistics and graphical summaries
- Introduction to probability
- Probability distributions
- Sampling distributions
- Confidence intervals
- Hypothesis testing
- Power and sample size calculation
- Analyses for epidemiological studies
- Simple linear regression
- Teaching Arrangements
Lectures twice a week, one 1.5 hours, one 50 minutes, plus computer laboratory work, 2 hours
- Textbooks
- Kirkwood, BR & Sterne, AC (2003) Essential Medical Statistics
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, Critical thinking, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Perform basic statistical analyses to address simple research questions using a statistical software package (Stata)
- Understand the principles behind basic statistical analyses
- Understand how to interpret and present basic statistical analyses
Course Coordinator
Overview
This paper will emphasise computer data analysis with the goal of providing students with the tools for basic analysis of their research projects, including statistical aspects of study design, data description, handling data on a computer, using a statistical software package, and carrying out and interpreting simple statistical analyses. Familiarity with basic mathematical concepts is essential.
Objectives
Following completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Understand important statistical concepts and terminology
- Understand the basic statistical framework used in the design and analysis of health related studies
- Use a computer software package for elementary data analysis
- Complete a detailed statistical analysis of a simple study
- Critically appraise scientific research from a statistical perspective
- Understand the principles behind more complex statistical analyses
