Survey in Biostatistical Methods

SPH BS 401

Course This course is offered through the Summer Institute in Biostatistics (SIBS) Program and is not for graduate credit. The objectives of this course are to introduce undergraduate students accepted to the program to biostatistics as a vibrant, vitally important discipline that provides essential tools for biomedical research and offers many exciting possibilities as a career. Students will learn the basic principles of biostatistical analysis, epidemiological analysis, design and analysis of clinical trials and statistical genetics. The course also includes an introduction to the SAS computing package and exposure to NHLBI studies of heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders to illustrate the management, analysis and reporting of data. The class is offered in June and July.

Note: this course is also offered during Summer Term

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