FREE COURESE FROM STANFORD -STATISTICS IN MEDICINE

The Registrations are Open for Stanford University School of Medicine (Online Course) HRP258 “Statistics in Medicine”. Online classes will starts from 11th June 2013 GMT.
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ABOUT THIS COURSE

This course aims to provide a firm grounding in the foundations of probability and statistics. Specific topics include:
1. Describing data (types of data, data visualization, descriptive statistics)
2. Statistical inference (probability, probability distributions, sampling theory, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, pitfalls of p-values)
3. Specific statistical tests (ttest, ANOVA, linear correlation, non-parametric tests, relative risks, Chi-square test, exact tests, linear regression, logistic regression, survival analysis; how to choose the right statistical test)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Will I get a Statement of Accomplishment?

Yes, students who score at least 60 percent will pass the course and receive a certificate.
Students who score at least 90 percent will receive a certificate with distinction.
How much of a time commitment will this course be?

You should expect this course to require 8 to 12 hours of work per week.
Any additional textbooks/software required?

No, readings are optional; and the use of the R statistical package is optional.

 

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