Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Advanced Biostatistics
Advanced Biostatistics
1
10560
1
Annual
OB
Main language of instruction: English
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, Spanish
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, Spanish
Teaching staff
Students are requested to email to arrange a meeting.
Dr Josep Maria Huguet
jmhuguet@uic.es
Introduction
Research is a process that must be integrated into our clinical practice, and its main purpose is to increase scientific knowledge in society in general and among health professionals. To correctly disseminate research findings, data must be carefully collected and analysed.
Pre-course requirements
Basic knowledge of biostatistics is required.
Objectives
To provide training and tools for the students to perform statistical analysis of research and learn how to interpret and communicate their results.
Learning outcomes of the subject
- The student understands and interprets the fundamental and specific concepts of biostatistics related to research in dentistry.
- The student knows how to use statistical tools properly in order to complete the analysis of their research data.
- The student uses specific computing tools to search literature.
Syllabus
Teaching and learning activities
Online
Learning activities: SEM (0.5 ECTS), TUT (0.5 ECTS)
Teaching activities: CM, MC, TRB
Evaluation systems and criteria
Online
Case study work: 100%
Bibliography and resources
- Cobo E, Muñoz P, González JA, Bogorra J. Bioestadística para no estadísticos: principios para interpretar un estudio científico. Barcelona: Elsevier Masson;2007.
- Daniel W. Bioestadística: base para el anàlisis de las ciencias de la salud. Mèxic, D.F[etc.]: Limusa;1995.
- Gonick L, Smith W. La estadística en cómic. Zendrera Zariquiey: Barcelona;2002.
- Martin A, Luna J. Bioestadística para ciencias de la salut. Madrid: Norma;1994.
- Paedell H, Cobo E, Canela J. Manual de bioestadística. Barcelona: Hill;1986
- Sentís J, Pardell H, Alentà H, Cobo Valeri E, Canela i Soler J. Manual de bioestadística. 3 ª ed. Barcelona: Masson;2003.
- Solanas A. Estadística descriptiva en ciencias del comportamiento. Madrid: Thomson; cop. 2005.
- Wonnacott TH, Wonnacott RJ. Introducción a la estadística. 2a ed. Mèxic: Limusa; 2006.