TILS221 Statistics in Epidemiological Research (4 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024
Description
In the seminar, students familiarize themselves with research designs and statistical methods in health sciences.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student:
- knows the key concepts of epidemiology and understands their connection to statistics,
- understands the implications of different research designs for statistical analysis and interpretation of results,
- is familiar with guidelines related to research reporting,
- can read research reports and independently seek additional information about the methods used,
- can orally present learned information in an understandable manner,
- can apply some statistical methods commonly used in epidemiology.
Description of prerequisites
Basic studies in statistics, generalized linear models recommended
Completion methods
Method 1
Description:
Active participation in seminar activities, giving a seminar presentation, preparing a practice assignment, and completing practice assignments.
Evaluation criteria:
The assessment is based on the seminar presentation, active participation in the discussions during the seminar, as well as the preparation and completion of practice exercises.
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Parts of the completion methods
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Teaching (4 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Evaluation criteria:
Arviointi perustuu seminaariesitykseen, aktiiviseen osallistumiseen seminaarissa käytetävään keskusteluun sekä harjoitustehtävien laatimiseen ja ratkaisemiseen. Tarkemmat arviointiperusteet ilmoitetaan opetusohjelmassa.
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:
Aktiivinen osallistuminen seminaarin toimintaan, seminaariesitelmän pitäminen , harjoitustehtävän laatiminen ja harjoitustehtävien suorittaminen.