Course Details
Country:
Netherlands
Institution:
Free University of Amsterdam
Course Title:
Statistics and Methodology
Course Number:
AB_1201
Course Description:
Course Objective In the courses 'Introduction to Biomedical Sciences' and 'Research in Biomedical Sciences', the groundwork for the course 'Statistics and Methodology' was laid by generating structural statistical knowledge and skills in statistical reasoning. The overall goal of Statistics and Methodology is to broaden and especially deepen this knowledge, with a special focus on statistical reasoning, and the critical evaluation of methods and techniques. In the first part of the course, knowledge on statistical analyses will be broadened by introducing a selection of new statistical techniques including analysis of variance and (multiple) regression analysis. The second part of the course will include an in-depth discussion of statistical power, systematic review and meta-analysis, scientific integrity and a philosophical, critical reflection on the strengths and limitations of traditional statistics. Throughout the course, the student will gain skills in the analysis and evaluation of (scientific) reasoning. Students are expected to have achieved the
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
GCH 335
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