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Biostatistics in public health : part II
Titulaire(s) du cours
Bram VANHOUTTE (Coordonnateur) et Katia CASTETBONCrédits ECTS
5
Langue(s) d'enseignement
anglais
Contenu du cours
AA.1 - Sampling Methods
Methods of sampling; sample size computation (alignment with objectives; statistical components related to the sampling plan); Calculation of weights and partial non-response; Parameters to be taken into account at the time of statistical analyses; real-life examples.
AA.2 - Regression analysis
Basic concepts and methods of statistics with illustrations from health sciences: multivariate general linear models and multivariate logistic models.
Objectifs (et/ou acquis d'apprentissages spécifiques)
To provide an understanding of concepts in statistical sampling methods and regression analysis. Emphasizes applications in health sciences. The course fosters ability of students to select relevant analysis techniques, synthesize knowledge, and apply insights to address public health problems.
Méthodes d'enseignement et activités d'apprentissages
AA.1 – Biostatistics – Sampling Methods – The course consists of state of the art lectures and practical exercises.
AA.2 - Biostatistics – Regression Analysis – The course consists of state of the art lectures, interactive case presentations, group discussions and practical exercises.
Contribution au profil d'enseignement
Contribution to SKILL 1. Applying a corpus of pluridisciplinary methodological knowledge to the analysis of various public health issues , specifically «Analyse data gathered using appropriate methods» and «Evaluate the quality and limits of the methods used to gather, save, analyse, and share research data»
Références, bibliographie et lectures recommandées
See recommendations given during the lessons.
Support(s) de cours
- Université virtuelle
Autres renseignements
Contacts
bram.vanhoutte@ulb.be
Campus
Erasme
Evaluation
Méthode(s) d'évaluation
- Examen écrit
- Autre
Examen écrit
Autre
AA.1 – Biostatistics – Sampling Methods – Sitting exam (theoretical part and applied part).
AA.2 - Biostatistics – Regression Analysis – Sitting exam
Construction de la note (en ce compris, la pondération des notes partielles)
AA.1 - Biostatistics – Sampling Methods : Theoretical part (50%) and applied part (50%) (weight in the final mark: 1/3)
AA.2 - Biostatistics – Multivariate Statistics : 100% sitting exam (weight: 2/3)
The two units are independent and to pass them at least 10/20 must be obtained for each of them separately. Only the failed sub-part(s) must be retested during the second session.
Langue(s) d'évaluation
- anglais