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465-0953-00L 4 Credits MSC , NDS D-HEST , D-MAVT , D-PHYS , D-ITET
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Biostatistics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Beate Sick
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:35:59

Abstract

The course deals with simple quantitative and graphical as well as more complex methods of biostatistics. Contents: Descriptive statistics, testing hypotheses, confidence intervals, correlation, simple and multiple linear regression, classification and prediction, diagnostic tests, measurement of agreement, causality versus association.

Objective

- know the commonly used methods in biostatistics - perform simple data analysis with R

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC , NDS
Frequency
Every two years

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
written 45 minutes

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Biostatistics
  • Tue 10:00-12:00 (ON LI NE)
2 h weekly
exercise Biostatistics
  • Tue 17:00-18:00 (ON LI NE)
1 h weekly

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