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Intensive short courses in biostatistics for fellows and physicians
Author(s) -
Ambrosius Walter T.,
Manatunga Amita K.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
statistics in medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.996
H-Index - 183
eISSN - 1097-0258
pISSN - 0277-6715
DOI - 10.1002/sim.1212
Subject(s) - biostatistics , medical education , computer science , statistical analysis , cover (algebra) , mathematics education , work (physics) , psychology , medicine , statistics , mathematics , public health , engineering , nursing , mechanical engineering
At both of our universities we teach (with colleagues) introductory courses in statistics for fellows and physicians. We do not expect that those taking these courses will be able to do their own statistical work, but rather the intention is for them to ‘learn the language’ and to facilitate future collaboration. Basic principles of study design are introduced in the courses, as well as some of the most common statistical procedures. We will discuss the factors (what works and what does not) that may contribute to a successful course, a comparison to other courses, and our self‐evaluation strategy. Finally, we will cover the financial arrangements that we have made when teaching these courses. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.