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

Biostatistics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Beate Sick

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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:31

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
Mode: written 45 minutes
Aids: None

Registration & Places

Max Places: 60

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Biostatistics	No time listed	2 h weekly
exercise	Biostatistics	No time listed	1 h weekly

Offered In

Biomedical Engineering Master
- Track Courses
  - Bioimaging
    - Recommended Elective Courses (These courses are particularly recommended for the Bioimaging track. Please consult your track advisor if you wish to select other subjects.)
  - Biomechanics
    - Recommended Elective Courses (These courses are particularly recommended for the Biomechanics track. Please consult your track advisor if you wish to select other subjects.)
  - Molecular Bioengineering
    - Track Core Courses (During the Master programme, a minimum of 12 CP must be obtained from track core courses.)
MAS in Medical Physics
- Compulsory Courses (for both Specialisations)