Courses & Units
Introduction to Biostatistics CAM625
Introduction
This unit offers an introduction to the fundamental concepts of biostatistics, providing a background in descriptive and analytical methods that are used to estimate associations between variables. This unit covers statistical theory, data entry and manipulation methods, data summarising, basic methods of association, and regression modelling. With the basic tools found within this course, students will be able to enter, manipulate, and check the validity of data, and use statistical software to analyse and interpret results. The analytical methods used here will form the foundation of research methods in epidemiology and health services research.
Summary
| Unit name | Introduction to Biostatistics |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAM625 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Medicine |
| Discipline | Medicine |
| Coordinator | Doctor Karen Wills |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Apply your knowledge of statistical theory to produce summary statistics for health research data.
- Implement data management guidelines for health research data.
- Manage and analyse health research data using a statistical package.
- Identify and apply appropriate statistical methods to analyse health research data.
- Interpret, summarise and communicate the results of a statistical analyses.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 069900 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $2,648.00 |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On Campus Enrolment: Independent Learning - 8 hours weekly; Tutorial 1 hour (2 times per week); Workshop 2 hours (once only) Online Enrolment: Independent Learning 8 hours weekly; Tutorial (Online) 1 hour (2 times per week) |
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| Assessment | Statistical report 1 (10%)|Statistical report 2 (40%)|Take-home tests (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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