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12385-01 - Lecture: Bayesian Biostatistics (5 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2026 |
| 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 18.02.2026 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 25.02.2026 | 09.15-13.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Wednesday 04.03.2026 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 1 |
| Wednesday 11.03.2026 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 1 |
| Wednesday 18.03.2026 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Wednesday 25.03.2026 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Wednesday 01.04.2026 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 08.04.2026 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 15.04.2026 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 22.04.2026 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 29.04.2026 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 06.05.2026 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 13.05.2026 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 20.05.2026 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 27.05.2026 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Modules |
Doctorate Science Epidemiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Epidemiology (Start of studies before 01.08.2025)) 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 |