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Biostatistical Methods for Clinical
Research II
Biostat 208 Winter 2010 (3 units)
Course Director: Steven Shiboski, PhD
Professor, Division of Biostatistics, Department
of Epidemiology & Biostatistics
| OBJECTIVES |
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This is a second course in statistics, covering multi-predictor
methods, including exploratory data analysis and multiple regression (linear
and logistic). Emphasis is on the practical and proper use of statistical
methodology and its interpretation. The statistics package STATA will
be used throughout the course.
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- To describe the roles of descriptive versus inferential statistics.
- To identify characteristics of the problem to help choose the appropriate
analytic technique.
- To describe techniques appropriate for handling a single outcome variable
and multiple predictors.
- To outline data limitations and their consequences.
| PREREQUISITES |
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Designing Clinical
Research (Epi 202), and Biostatistical
Methods I (Biostat 200) or Intro
to Statistical Analysis (Biostat 183). If Biostat 200 has not
been taken, evidence of knowledge of the use of STATA is required. Exceptions
to these prerequisites may be made with the consent of the Course Director,
space permitting.
| FACULTY |
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| FORMAT |
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1. Lectures: Tuesdays, 10:30 to 12:00, CB 6702
2. Labs: Thursdays, 10:30 to 12:30, CB 6704
3. Problem Review Sessions: Tuesdays, 12:00-1:00, Jan. 19, Feb.
2, Feb. 16, Mar. 2, CB 6702
| TEXTBOOK |
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Regression Methods in Biostatistics by Vittinghoff,
Glidden, McCulloch, and Shiboski. Springer, 2005.
The statistical software package Stata (Stata Corporation, College Station, Texas) is used in the program. The TICR Program has arranged for a sizeable discount for UCSF-affiliated personnel via the Stata GradPlan program.
| GRADING |
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Grades will be based on five homework assignments (70%)
and a final exam (30%). The exam will be distributed on 3/11/10 and due
on 3/21/10. Late work is not accepted.
| ENROLLMENT |
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This course is open to a limited number of individuals outside
of the ATCR and Master's programs. Preference is given to UCSF-affiliated personnel.
We regret that auditing is not permitted. To apply for this course please fill
out and submit the application below. Cost and submission information are in
the application.
Application (Word doc, 20KB)
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