Section outline

  • Lecture: Statistics for life

    Biostatistic pearls. How to interpret P values. Standard error versus Standard deviation. Confidence intervals. Adjustment in multivariable analyses.

    Faculty:  Charles McCulloch

    Location:      HSW 302

    • DCR Lecture Biostat 2014 File

    • Required Reading:

      DCR-4 Chapter 5: Underlying Statistical Principles (starting on page 46)

    • Assignment: Download and review full assignment below.  Most important:

      1.  Review Chapters 5 (Statistics principles section) & 15 (Questionnaire Design) of DCR-4

      2.  Bring your own study questionnaire to section if you have one and be prepared to discuss pros and cons

      3.  Say goodbyes

      4.  No additional written assignment due this week (apart from study protocol)

    • Assignment Due Date:

      Only final protocol due today 8/25/14.  No other written assignment.