EPM5006

Clinical biostatistics (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Prof Annette Dobson

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2003 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (OCL)

Synopsis: This unit involves practical applications of statistical methods in clinical and diagnostic settings. The underlying statistical theory will be presented as support, using a series of case studies the various methods will be presented in a clinical context with appropriate practical interpretation. Students will learn to apply methods for assessment of clinical agreement, the statistical properties of diagnostic tests and their interpretation, statistical and ethical issues involved in screening tests, and the fundamentals of modelling for clinical prediction. Students will be actively engaged in an in-depth analysis of issues in systematic reviews of medical research studies.

Assessment: Five written assignments