 | Study programme 2020-2021 | Français | |
| Introduction to biomedical statistics | |||
Learning Activity |
| Code | Lecturer(s) | Associate Lecturer(s) | Subsitute Lecturer(s) et other(s) | Establishment |
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| M-DOYM-051 |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term |
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| Français | Français | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q1 |
| Organisational online arrangements for the end of Q3 2020-2021 assessments (Covid-19) |
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| Description of the modifications to the Q3 2020-2021 assessment procedures (Covid-19) |
| The exam will cover the entire course (+ additional exercises on Moodle), with an emphasis on understanding the concepts seen in the course. It will be done in a written way, remotely (Moodle Examens) in the form of multiple choice questions. It can be done in an open class. |
Organisational arrangements for the end of Q2 2020-2021 assessments (Covid-19) online or face-to-face (according to assessment schedule)
- Written exam (multiple choice, open questions)
Description of the modifications to the Q2 2020-2021 assessment procedures (Covid-19) online or face-to-face (according to assessment schedule)
The exam will cover the entire course (+ additional exercises on Moodle), with an emphasis on understanding the concepts seen in the course. It will be done in a written way, in the form of multiple choice questions. It can be done in an open class.
Organisational arrangements for the end of Q1 2020-2021 assessments (Covid-19) online or face-to-face (according to assessment schedule)
- Written exam (multiple choice, open questions)
Description of the modifications to the Q1 2020-2021 online assessment procedures (Covid-19) online or face-to-face (according to assessment schedule)
The exam will cover the entire course (+ additional exercises on Moodle), with an emphasis on understanding the concepts seen in the course. It will be done in a written way, remotely (Moodle Examens) in the form of multiple choice questions. It can be done in an open class.
Content of Learning Activity
Definition and aims of biostatistics.
Variability in medicine. Types of variables.
Univariate descriptive statistics (localisation and dispersion parameters) and graphical output.
Bivariate descriptive statistics (linear correlation and simple linear regression)
Frequency and probability of events. Elements of combinatorics. Conditional probabilities and Bayes theorem. Random variable (discrete and continuous). Probability density function. Central limit theorem. Binomial and Poisson laws. Normal and Z laws. Use of statistical tables. Confidence interval for means and percentages.
Required Learning Resources/Tools
Not applicable
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
Not applicable
Other Recommended Reading
* Thierry Ancelle, Statistique - Epidémiologie (4è Edition). Maloine, 2017 (également conseillé pour les cours de statistique et épidémiologie de BA2). * Jean Bouyer, Méthodes statistiques - Médecine - Biologie. Vuibert, 2017 (également conseillé pour les cours de statistique et épidémiologie de BA2).
Mode of delivery
- Mixed
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
- Cours magistraux
Evaluations
The assessment methods of the Learning Activity (AA) are specified in the course description of the corresponding Educational Component (UE)