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12385-01 - Lecture: Bayesian Biostatistics (5 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers | Penelope Vounatsou (penelope.vounatsou@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Introduction to probability theory; Bayesian inference and computation; Regression models for continuous, binary, polytomous and count independent and correlated data; Models for spatio-temporal data; Meta-analysis of clinical trials; Modelling diagnostic error. Statistical inference will be taught using the frequentist and Bayesian approaches |
| Learning objectives | To understand the differences between Bayesian and maximum likelihood inferences, to formulate models within the Bayesian paradigm for different types of independent and correlated outcome data, to model different sources of variation, to estimate the model parameters using existing software and interpret the results. |
| Comments | Methods: Lectures, exercises, computer practicals and project work |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 19.02.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 26.02.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 05.03.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 12.03.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Fasnachstferien |
| Wednesday 19.03.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 26.03.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 02.04.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 09.04.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 16.04.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 23.04.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 30.04.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 07.05.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 14.05.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 21.05.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 28.05.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Modules |
Courses: Master Infection Biology (Master's Studies: Infection Biology (Start of studies before 01.08.2024)) Doctorate Science Epidemiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Epidemiology) Module: Advances in Epidemiology, Statistics and Global & Public Health (Master's Studies: Epidemiology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Assignments, written 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 |