BIOE 806 - Using R for Biostatistics II

Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0)

This course will introduce optional statistical software computing associated with topics discussed in Biostatistics II. The primary statistical software will be R. R is an extremely versatile and powerful statistical package that is becoming very popular among researchers in virtually every research realm. Topics will include but not limited to inputting data, calculation of descriptive statistics, statistical graphics, correlation, simple and multiple linear regression, general linear models, experimental designs, logistic regression, factorial analysis of variance and repeated measures. This course is designed to enrich computing skills. Simultaneous or past enrollment in Biostatistics for Health Sciences II is not required, but is highly recommended. Students should have a background in fundamental statistics. Students must provide their own notebook computer. Not required but highly recommended: BIOE 811 Biostatistics for Health Sciences I, BIOE 821 Biostatistics for Health Sciences II, and BIOE 805 Using R for Biostatistics I
Instructional Method: Lecture-based
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor
Term offered: Spring

Instructor of Record, Spring: Zoran Bursac