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28893-01 - Lecture with practical courses: Biostatistics (3 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2023 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Jan Hattendorf (jan.hattendorf@unibas.ch)
Dirk Keidel (dirk.keidel@unibas.ch, Assessor) Amanda Ross (amanda.ross@unibas.ch) |
| Content | Data description and presentation, graphical representations and summary measures Normal distribution Sampling distribution and confidence intervals Testing of statistical hypotheses Measures of association and agreement for categorical data Confounder control and assessment of effect modification Introduction to linear regression models and analysis of variance |
| Learning objectives | Understand the role of statistics in the scientific process; Describe data using simple plots and summary measures; Construct and interpret estimates and confidence intervals for key population parameters; Identify and apply appropriate statistical methods for simple analytical problems; Recognise and take into account confounding and effect modification; Apply this knowledge in practice using Stata. Description: This course covers basic concepts and methods of biostatistics and quantitative epidemiology. |
| Comments | Exam: |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| wöchentlich | Thursday | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 19.09.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Wednesday 20.09.2023 | 13.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 21.09.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Tuesday 26.09.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 28.09.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Tuesday 03.10.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 05.10.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Tuesday 10.10.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 12.10.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Tuesday 17.10.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 19.10.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Tuesday 24.10.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 26.10.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Hegenheimermattweg 167B, Lecture Hall 02. 097 |
| Tuesday 31.10.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 02.11.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Wednesday 08.11.2023 | 11.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Mikroskopie 3 |
| Wednesday 08.11.2023 | 11.15-14.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Modules |
Courses: Master Infection Biology (Master's Studies: Infection Biology) Doctorate Science Epidemiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Epidemiology) Module: Biostatistics and Computing (Master's Studies: Epidemiology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Weekly assignments, written final exam |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Schweizerisches Tropen- und Public Health-Institut |