Open University: Biostatistics in Epidemiology II, 2023-2024
Avoin yliopisto
- Laajuus:
- 3 opintopistettä
- Kampus tai kaupunki:
- Kuopio
- Kategoria:
- Sosiaali- ja terveysala
- Toteutusmuoto:
- Verkko-opetus, Itsenäinen opiskelu
- Hinta:
- 45 € (alv 0%)
Content
The most common data and variable types in epidemiology. The most common statistical methods used specifically for analyzing data from cross-sectional, prospective cohort, and RCT studies. Basics of diagnostics of statistical modeling. Basics of SPSS language.
Objectives
After the course, student
- understands how different study designs, variables, and statistical methods are related to each other
- understands basics of diagnostics of statistical modeling
- can use SPSS and apply the most typical statistical analysis methods in epidemiology
Generic skills: Critical thinking, identification and development of expertise
Study and implementation methods
Self-learning: an educational handout and scheduled learning assignments at online Moodle learning environment. Course is open 04.09.2023 - 31.05.2024.
If you plan to take the course during a fall semester, you need to send your learning assignment answers to the course eLearn Moodle by November 30, 2023. Correspondingly, if you plan to take the course during a spring semester, you need to send your learning assignment answers to the course eLearn Moodle by April 30, 2024. Please, remember to register as a student in the course eLearn Moodle in good time, preferably by the end of September for a fall semester and by the end of February for a spring semester.
You need to have access to SPSS software to study this course. SPSS software can be downloaded onto your personal computer after registration and receiving right to study.
Prerequisites
Basics in statistics, such as Biostatistics in Epidemiology I (TL00DH79).
Study materials:
No compulsory literature. Supporting literature will be informed in eLearn Moodle.
Evaluation criteria: 0-5. Learning assignments will be graded on a scale from Fail to 5/5.
Teacher: Ari Voutilainen
This price holds for the academic year 2023–2024.
For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi).
By paying the study fee, the student receives a temporary right to study that entitles them to attend a particular course. The right to study is course-specific, and is required to complete the course as specified in the syllabus for the term, covering both teaching and course exams. If the course is continuously open for registration, the maximum time to complete the course is from 1 August to 31 July for that academic year.
Literature acquisition costs and borrowing fees are not included in the tuition fee.
If your employer would pay your tuition fee, please contact our training secretary. Their contact details are below.
English-language courses are free for the 2023-2024 academic year for those with the status of temporary protection from Migri.
https://migri.fi/tilapainen-suojelu (in Finnish)
https://migri.fi/en/temporary-protection (in English)
https://migri.fi/uk/timcasovij-zahist (in Ukrainian)
See more on studying at UEF while under temporary protection here:
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