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BIOS6960

Short Data Analysis Project

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Not available in 2012

Previously offered in 2006, 2005, 2004

Develops familiarity that allows the student to gain experience with exploratory statistical analysis of a dataset of a moderate size, consult with a 'client' and report writing.

Objectives
1. Identify an appropriate research question 2. Define a hypothesis or hypotheses (up to 3)
3. Perform exploratory data analysis addressing the research question
4. Interpret the results 5. Define appropriate further analysis that needs to be carried out for a complete analysis
6. Draw preliminary conclusions 7. Identify limitations of the dataset in relation to answering the research question.
Content
All students enrolled in this course will be assigned a supervisor to work with on their project. The allocation of a supervisor will be
based on topic of the data analysis project. Students without a data set will be provided with data for this project. Ideally the dataset should consist of between 15 to 30 variables and between 150 to 2000 courses or other appropriate analysis unit, and be in a health-related area. Students are encouraged to use their own data.
Replacing Course(s)
BIOS6960A and BIOS6960B - Multi Term Sequence courses.
Transition
None required - all students complete.
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
BIOS6910 Biostatistics A and BIOS6920 Biostatistics B, or equivalent; basic epidemiological concepts.
Modes of Delivery
Distance Learning : Paper Based
External Mode
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Email Discussion Group
Assessment Items
Reports
Assessment will be based entirely on a written thesis which will present background, research question, airms, hypothesis, data collection and statistical methods, results and discussion and conclusion. The report may be submitted in the format of a research paper or publication.
Contact Hours
Email Discussion Group: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term