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Clinical Biostatistics (University of Zurich)
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Abstract
Discussion of the different statistical methods that are used in clinical research.
Content
Discussion of the different statistical methods that are used in clinical research. Among other subjects the following will be introduced: sample size calculation, randomization and blinding, analysis of clinical trials (parallel groups design, analysis of covariance, crossover design, equivalence studies), intention-to-treat analysis, multiple testing, group sequential methods, adaptive designs, diagnostic studies, and agreement studies.
Resources
Literature
- Matthews, J. N. S. (2006). Introduction to Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials. Chapman & Hall/CRC Texts in Statistical Science. - Cook, T. D. and DeMets, L. D. (2008). Introduction to Statistical Methods for Clinical Trials. Chapman & Hall/CRC Texts in Statistical Science. - Pepe, M. (2003). The Statistical Evaluation of Medical Tests for Classification and Prediction. Oxford University Press. - Schumacher, M. and Schulgen, G. (2008). Methodik klinischer Studien. Springer, Berlin.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise |
Clinical Biostatistics (University of Zurich)
**Course at University of Zurich**
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4 h weekly |
Offered In
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Statistics Master (The following courses belong to the curriculum of the Master's Programme in Statistics. The corresponding credits do not count as external credits even for course units where an enrolment at ETH Zurich is not possible.)
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