This course is an introduction to biostatistical methods through case studies, conceptualizing research questions, collecting and preparing data. As a part of this lab the student will collect data (or use current study data), create a small dataset, perform an analysis, and write up results. Course objectives are:
1. Entering and importing data into SAS and preparing data for analysis
2. Using statistical procedures in SAS
3. Evaluating analysis techniques, performing an analysis and writing up results.
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 1 hour; all program students; taken concurrently with DCS 5391 Mathematical Biostatistics for the Clinical Investigator, or DCS 5309 Conceptual Biostatistics for the Clinical Investigator.
Grading Criteria: Pass/Fail
Semester Offered: Fall
Course Director: Alan C. Elliott, MBA, MAS, Dept. of Clinical Sciences, Division of Biostatistics (E1.401), phone: 214 648-2712, fax: 214 648-7673
Course Administrator: Mack Dressler, Dept. of Clinical Sciences (E5.506), phone: 214 648-6489, fax: 214 648-3934
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