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Biostatistics for Clinical Research

Match the analysis to the clinical design, from sample size to survival curves.

Proposed outline

Healthcare Research, Intermediate

What you will be able to do

  • Match the analysis to the study design.
  • Calculate and justify a sample size for common clinical designs.
  • Analyse time-to-event data with Kaplan-Meier curves and Cox models.
  • Read and report results to CONSORT and STROBE.

Syllabus

  1. 1

    Clinical study designs

    Trials, cohorts, case-control and diagnostic accuracy studies.

  2. 2

    Sample size

    Effect sizes, power and allowance for dropout.

  3. 3

    Comparing groups and adjusting

    Confounding, stratification and regression adjustment.

  4. 4

    Survival analysis

    Censoring, Kaplan-Meier, the log-rank test and Cox regression.

  5. 5

    Reporting standards

    CONSORT, STROBE and presenting risk clearly.

Who it is for
Clinicians, residents and health researchers running or reading clinical studies.
Prerequisites
Basic statistics. A clinical or health background is helpful.
Software
SPSS or R.
Certificate
A certificate of completion for participants who meet the attendance and assessment criteria. It is not a university credit or an accredited qualification.
Cancellation
The refund and cancellation terms are published before registration opens.

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Frequently asked questions

When do courses start?

Dates are not set yet. Register your interest and we will email you when a cohort is scheduled.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who meet the attendance and assessment criteria receive a certificate of completion. It is not a university credit or an accredited qualification.

Can my institution book a private course?

Yes. Any course can be adapted for a department or team. Use the institutional request form.

What language are courses taught in?

Each course page states its language. Most are planned in Arabic or English, depending on the cohort.

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