Advanced Methods in Biostatistics

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Pre-requisite: BIOE 6535 or equivalent. The purpose of the course is to provide participants with tools to identify, design, apply and explain the most appropriate qualitative, quantitative and mixed statistical methods for investigation of various Public Health issues at multiple (individual, group, organization, community and population) levels. The main topics of the course are the following: linear regression models, stratified analysis, logistic regression model, Poisson regression model and survival analysis. To facilitate statistical calculations, some statistical software will be used, such as STATA or SPSS. The course will be offered face -to-face, through interactive lectures, practical exercises, and discussions. At the end of the course, the student will be trained for the analysis and interpretation of data related to different epidemiological designs. CISO 6099 - Special Topics in Social Sciences. One to six (1-6) credit(s). This course will be offered by a special arrangement where the student agrees to carry out a study or research project or an independent study with a faculty member of the Social Sciences Unit.