Course Overview

> The aim of this course is

- To understand applications of probability in statistics.
- To understand how to organize and describe epidemiological data.
- To understand how to perform data estimations, comparisons and
predictions.
- To understand how to estimate the sample size and power of
epidemiology studies.
- To introduce the principles of multivariable comparisons.

Learning Achievement

Competence

Course prerequisites

- Bachelor degree in Health or Life Sciences.
- Language prerequisites: Non-native English speakers must provide a
certificate proving a minimum of English B2 level (cf. Europass
[http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/]).
- Computer and internet requirement.

Grading Philosophy

- Assessment is usually a mix of continuous and final assessment. 
- Final assessment takes place by videoconference

Course schedule

> This course consists of the following parts:

- Introduction to statistics and probability
- Estimates
- Statistical testing

> Introduction to multivariable linear regression

Course type

Recorded and live lectures, readings, home assignments, on-line quizzes, forums, wikis, live seminars.

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Other information

- Professionals: 3,000€/year.
- Students: 1,500€/year.
- No additional costs and no mobility required.

Duration: 12 weeks

Language of instruction: English
Mode of delivery: E-learning

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