Statistics for Basic Sciences

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide graduate students working in the research laboratory or studying the experimental sciences with fundamental knowledge in biostatistics. It focuses on descriptive statistics, elements of probability theory, estimation, tests of hypotheses, methods of categorical data tabulation and analysis. After completion of the course, students should be able to develop an appropriate study plan to explore a biomedical research question and execute simple statistical analysis of the data collected in the study. Emphasis is placed on understanding concepts as well as learning to apply the covered statistical techniques. Students also learn how to read, interpret, and critically evaluate statistical concepts in the literature.