Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives On the completion of this subject students will understand the basic principles that underlie research design, data analysis and the interpretation of results including, analysis of survival data, diagnostic tests, and clinical trials; be able to solve a number of important statistical problems arising in medicine; be aware of directions for further learning.
Synopsis Survival analysis, clinical trials, diagnostic tests, planning investigations, sample size, epidemiology.
Assessment Examinations (1.5 hours): 90% + Tests and/or assignments: 10%