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NEW! MSCI 5004 Introduction to Biostatistics

Posted by on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in Uncategorized .

MSCI 5004
MSCI 5004-01 Introduction to Biostatistics, 3 credit hours
October 30 – November 17, 2023
MTWRF, 8:00 – 11:00 am
Online Synchronous

This is a comprehensive course that aims to equip medical professionals with the necessary statistical knowledge to interpret clinical data analysis and critically review clinical research. This course covers a wide range of topics, including descriptive statistics, probability distributions, statistical power and sample size, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis. Special topics (e.g., Bayesian methods, meta-analysis) may be covered. The course is designed to be accessible to anyone with a basic understanding of mathematics and no prior experience in statistics. By the end of this course, participants will have a strong foundation in biostatistics that will enable them to make informed decisions based on clinical data.

MSCI Quick Admit Application: https://redcap.link/MSCI_Courses_2023-24
Deadline to Apply: Friday, October 6, 2023
Contact MSCI@vanderbilt.edu for more information.

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