BIOE 805 - Using R for Biostatistics I

Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0)

This course will introduce optional statistical software computing associated with topics discussed in Biostatistics I. 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, t-tests, confidence intervals, chi-square test, analysis of variance (ANOVA), simple and multiple regression, and non-parametric methods. This course is designed to enrich computing skills. Simultaneous or past enrollment in Biostatistics for Health Sciences I is not required, but is highly recommended. Students should have a background in fundamental statistics. Students must provide their own notebook computer.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Zoran Bursac