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STAT8652 – Biostatistics Research Project Part B
2020 – Session 1, Fully online/virtual
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General Information
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
40cp in (BCA units at 8000 level or STAT8601-STAT8652) including 20cp from (BCA804 or BCA808 or STAT8606 or STAT8609)
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
BCA815 or STAT8651
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit exposes students to real-life biostatistical problems, with the aim of consolidating concepts and theories learnt through the program and further developing their analytical skills. A project may include any of the following: primary or secondary analysis of health data; scientific manuscript for a peer-reviewed journal; design work on a study, eg clinical trial or health survey; statistical consulting project; evaluation of a data collection, data management or health information system from the perspective of statistical analysis of the data. The project should not be of the same type as STAT8651, and must involve the use of different statistical methods and concepts. At least one project should involve complex multivariable data analysis. Because of the multi-institutional nature of the Biostatistics 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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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: apply appropriate statistical models/methods in planning and carrying out a significant statistical analysis project.
- ULO2: demonstrate a deep understanding of biostatistical theory and methods.
- ULO3: use modern statistical software packages in data analysis
- ULO4: communicate methods used and results obtained in a clear and concise manner suitable for a non-statistical audience, in particular a clinical or health professional audience
- ULO5: demonstrate the ability to undertake a biostatistics project independently.
Assessment Tasks
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