For students attending the course Biostatistics 1, (7.5 ECT credits) course code 4FH083
The course introduces the student to identify and distinguish important concepts of statistical thinking. Descriptive vs inferential statistics. Theoretical vs empirical distributions. Population parameters vs sample estimates. Pre-data vs post-data error probabilities. Testing hypothesis vs confidence intervals. Parametric vs non-parametric methods.
In addition, the student will learn professional use of Stata programming language.
Syllabus
Welcome to the course "Biostatistics 1", Fall 2024
The course starts November 11, 2024.
A very varm welcome to the third course on the master program in Public Health Sciences. We are looking forward to meet you all on November 11, 2024 at 09:00. Lecture hall will be announced.
Registration
Registration to keep your place and attend the course is compulsory. You register yourself in Ladok. The registration period is one week before the course starts and three days into the course. More information about web registration
The morning introduction will be followed by a roll-call. Please contact us beforehand if you have any difficulties attending the first day.
During the first day you will receive detailed information about the course.
For further information about this course, please contact:
Nicola.orsini@ki.se
Course leader and examiner
The schedule for Fall 2023 will published two weeks before the start of the course
Course analysis and course evaluation
Contact information
Nicola Orsini
Course director and examinerAnette Nilsson
Education administrationGPH Study Counsellor
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