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401-8625-00L 7 Credits MSC D-MATH
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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
Registration modalities, date and venue of this performance assessment are specified solely by the UZH.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Clinical Biostatistics (University of Zurich)
**Course at University of Zurich**
  • Thu 09:00-09:45
  • Thu None-None
  • Thu None-None
  • Thu 15:00-15:45
  • Thu None-None
4 h weekly

Offered In

  • Statistik Master (Die hier aufgelisteten Lehrveranstaltungen gehören zum Curriculum des Master-Studiengangs Statistik. Die entsprechenden KP gelten nicht als Mobilitäts-KP, auch wenn gewisse Lerneinheiten nicht an der ETH Zürich belegt werden können.)