4858 (v.6) Epidemiology and Biostatistics 684

Area:

School of Public Health

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

13152 (v.2) Health Research Methods 681 or any previous version

Co Requisite(s):

    6103 (v.7) Epidemiology and Biostatistics 582
    OR
    13554 (v.2) Epidemiology and Biostatistics 782

Syllabus:

Multiple linear regression, logistic regression, survival analysis, diagnostic methods. The use of statistical computer software is an essential part of the unit.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Apply advanced statistical methods such as logistic regression, survival analysis and multiple linear regression. Be familiar with issues and concepts underlying the modelling and analysis of data and be able to use appropriate computer software to conduct data analyses.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Altman D.G., (1991), Practical Statistics for Medical Research, Chapman and Hall. Hair J.F., Anderson R.E., Tatham R.L. and Black W.C., (1998), Multivariate Data Analysis, 5th ed., Prentice-Hall. Neter J., Wasserman W. and Kutner M.H., (1990), Applied Linear Statistical Models, 3rd ed., Irwin. Pagano M. and Gauvreau K., (1993), Principles of Biostatistics, Duxbury Press. Selvin S., (1995), Practical Biostatistical Methods, Duxbury Press. Tabachnick B.G. and Fiddell L.S ., (1996), Using Multivariate Statistics, Harper Collins.

Unit Texts:

Afifi A.A. and Clark V., (1996), Computer-Aided Multivariate Analysis, 3rd ed., Chapman and Hall. Coakes S.J. and Steed L.G., (2001), SPSS - Analysis Without Anguish, Version 10.0 for Windows, John Wiley and Sons.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 25%, Mid-semester Test 25%, Final Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y