Quantitative method and biostatistics

Target group
The course is suitable for a student at master's level or equivalent who aims to refresh their statistical background before their degree project or other studies/projects. The course is also suitable for someone working as a project leader or equivalent in healthcare science.

Content

The course discusses both basal statistics (such as scales, measures of central tendency, definitions of p-value, level of significance, power etc.) and more advanced methods as different tests (both parametric and non-parametric) and different regression methods. In addition, how to choose between different designs and hypothesis and the implications of these decisions are also introduced. 

After passing of the course

After passing of the course, you are supposed to be able to interpret, understand and value different statistical results. You understand the difference in interpretation, when used different methods and how to choose between these. You are also able to conduct an analysis by yourself by using a statistical program.

Distance learning course 25% study pace

This is an advanced course in biostatistics of 7.5 credits, given on part time (25 %).

The students will access the recorded lectures on Canvas, to give the student a possibility to have a flexible schedule. The students will meet for five mandatory group works (three computer sessions and two discussion seminars). Some lectures will be scheduled, where the students will have the opportunity to meet with the teacher (via Zoom) and discuss questions together. The exam will take place at Gothenburg.

Even if the lectures are recorded it is important the students set aside time at a regular basis, to be able to follow the courses time plan and be able to participate in the mandatory group works.

Application

Apply for the course via antagning.se.