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| Semester | spring semester 2021 |
| 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 21.4./5.5/2.6.2021: Swiss TPH room Alpamayo |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 09.15-13.00 | - Online Präsenz - |
| Comments | 21.4./5.5/2.6.2021: Swiss TPH room Alpamayo |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 03.03.2021 | 09.15-13.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 10.03.2021 | 09.15-13.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 17.03.2021 | 09.15-13.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 24.03.2021 | 09.15-13.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 31.03.2021 | 09.15-13.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 07.04.2021 | 09.15-13.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 14.04.2021 | 09.15-13.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 21.04.2021 | 09.15-13.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 28.04.2021 | 09.15-13.00 | Zz- STPH alt, Kilimanjaro |
| Wednesday 05.05.2021 | 09.15-13.00 | Zz- STPH alt, Kilimanjaro |
| Wednesday 12.05.2021 | 09.15-13.00 | Zz- STPH alt, Kilimanjaro |
| Wednesday 19.05.2021 | 09.15-13.00 | Zz- STPH alt, Kilimanjaro |
| Wednesday 26.05.2021 | 09.15-13.00 | Zz- STPH alt, Kilimanjaro |
| Wednesday 02.06.2021 | 09.15-13.00 | Zz- STPH alt, Kilimanjaro |
| Modules |
Courses: Master Infection Biology (Master's Studies: Infection Biology) Doctorate Science Epidemiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Epidemiology) Modul: Fields: Public Health and Social Life (Master's degree program: African Studies) 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 |