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Unit convenor and teaching staff | Unit convenor and teaching staff |
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
((Admission to MBioStat or GradDipBioStat or GradCertBioStat) and (BCA801 or STAT8601) and (BCA817 or STAT8603)) or (admission to MActPrac and (STAT810 or STAT806 or STAT8310))
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
((Admission to MBioStat or GradDipBioStat or GradCertBioStat) and (BCA805 or STAT8604)) or admission to MActPrac
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to enable students to apply methods based on linear models to biostatistical data analysis, with proper attention to underlying assumptions and a major emphasis on the practical interpretation and communication of results. The following topics are covered: the method of least squares; regression models and related statistical inference; flexible nonparametric regression; analysis of covariance to adjust for confounding; multiple regression with matrix algebra; model construction and interpretation (use of dummy variables, parametrisation, interaction and transformations); model checking and diagnostics; regression to the mean; handling of baseline values; the analysis of variance; variance components and random effects
Because of the multi-institutional nature of the BCA units, there is an early cut-off for enrolment in this unit, which is typically one week before the start of the session. Please contact the program coordinator for details.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
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