Introduction to epidemiology and biostatistics (6 points)
(MED)
Leader: Dr F Cicuttini and Dr A Forbes
Offered:
AUSTIN First semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton First semester 2004 (OCL)
Parkville First semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (OCL)
AUSTIN Summer 2004 (OCL)
AUSTIN Term 1 2004 (OCL)
Parkville Term 1 2004 (OCL)
Parkville Term 3 2004 (OCL)
AUSTIN First semester 2005 (OCL)
Clayton First semester 2005 (OCL)
Parkville First semester 2005 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (OCL)
AUSTIN Summer 2005 (OCL)
AUSTIN Term 1 2005 (OCL)
Parkville Term 1 2005 (OCL)
Parkville Term 3 2005 (OCL)
Synopsis:
Objectives: On completion of the unit students will be able to: 1. appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of different epidemiological study designs; 2. demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts and methods of biostatistics; 3. interpret confidence intervals, p-values and sample size; 4. use epidemiological and biostatistical principles to critically evaluate epidemiological research.
Assessment: Two assignments (1500 words each): 50% + Examination (3 hours): 50%
Contact Hours: 12 hours per week
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