Explores the application of advanced multivariate statistical methods which are commonly used in life sciences and is an extension and continuation of Biostatistics I (CH&EP 805.3). Topics to be covered in the course are: general approaches for longitudinal data analysis, which include analysis of repeated measures using Analysis of Variance, Survival Analysis, statistical methods based on Generalized Estimating Equations and Maximum Likelihood; and brief introduction to handling missing data. Computer software used: SPSS and SAS. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): CHEP 805 or permission of the instructor.
Explores the application of advanced multivariate statistical methods which are commonly used in life sciences and is an extension and continuation of Biostatistics I (CH&EP 805.3). Topics to be covered in the course are: general approaches for longitudinal data analysis, which include analysis of repeated measures using Analysis of Variance, Survival Analysis, statistical methods based on Generalized Estimating Equations and Maximum Likelihood; and brief introduction to handling missing data. Computer software used: SPSS and SAS. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): CHEP 805 or permission of the instructor.