Courses: Distance (Online) Learning
We offer Biost 511, Biost 512, and Biost 513 (Medical Biometry I, II, III), via UW Online Learning.
The courses run concurrently with the quarter system (511 in Autumn, 512 in Winter, 513 in Spring). A certificate program is also available.
All online courses are administered by Professional and Continuing Education. Please contact them for further information:
Course descriptions:
BIOST 511 Medical Biometry I (4 credits)
Presentation of the principles and methods of data description and elementary parametric and nonparametric statistical analysis. Examples are drawn from the biomedical literature, and real data sets are analyzed by the students after a brief introduction to the use of standard statistical computer packages. Statistical techniques covered include description of samples, comparison of two sample means and proportions, simple linear regression and correlation. Offered: Autumn.
BIOST 512 Medical Biometry II (4 credits)
Multiple regression, analysis of covariance, and an introduction to one-way and two-way analyses of variance: including assumptions, transformations, outlier detection, dummy variables, and variable selection procedures. Examples drawn from the biomedical literature with computer assignments using standard statistical computer packages. Prerequisite: either BIOST 511 or BIOST 517, or equivalent. Offered: Winter.
BIOST 513 Medical Biometry III (4 credits)
Analysis of categorical data including two sample methods, sets of 2 x 2 tables, R x C tables, and logistic regression. Classification and discrimination techniques. Survival analysis including product limit estimates and the Cox proportional hazards model. Prerequisite: BIOST 512 or permission of instructor. Offered: Spring.