BIOS 6300 Advanced Methods in Biostatistics

3 SCH. The course is the sequel to BIOS 5310 and focuses on advanced and specialized statistical concepts and methods often used in public health practice and research. Topics include regression diagnostic and remedial measures, non-linear regression, generalized linear models, experimental design, multilevel models, generalized estimating equations, factor analysis, principal component analysis, structural equation modeling, cluster analysis, sample size and power, missing data, Bayesian statistics, use of various statistical software, and statistical writing.
Prerequisite: Students must complete BIOS 5310 or BIOS 5311 or obtain permission of the instructor.
Offered Fall
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