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Introductory Statistics for Biomedical Sciences

18, 20, 25 and 27 September 2023 | i3S, Porto, Portugal

 

Basic and crucial statistical concepts will be introduced with focus on biological and medical science. The course aims to give the necessary support to young researchers interested in acquiring introductory skills in statistical methods.

Objectives: To develop knowledge and understanding on collecting, analysing and interpretation of data in biostatistics. To develop critical and analytical skills appropriated to data analysis in different contexts. The course will be based on problem solving, supported by the statistical package InVivoStat, which will be used in the solution of the problems addressed in the classes.

Target audience: i3S and P.CCC Raquel Seruca PhD students | Course closed to external members

Couse duration: 10 hours

Certificate:  A certificate of attendance will be assigned to participants who attend 80% of the lectures.

Language: English

Course requirements: Laptop with (programs SPSS, InVivoStat, G*Power)

 

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Venue

The course will be held at i3S – Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde. 

Rua Alfredo Allen, 208; 4200-135 Porto, Portugal 
Tel: +351 220 408 800 | Site: http://www.i3s.up.pt/ | E-mail: events@i3s.up.pt 
GPS coordinates: 41º 10’ 30.008’’ N, 8º 36’ 12.488’’ W.

 

Program

Descriptive statistics; Probability; Binomial and Poisson distributions; Normal distribution; Confidence intervals and hypothesis testing; Power Analysis and Sample Size; Analysis of Variance; Linear Regression and Correlation; Logistic Regression; Non Parametric Statistics.

Learning outcomes: To provide an overview of statistical methods and their importance to the practice of basic and clinical research. To develop critical skills, especially critical reading of literature in basic and clinical research.

Speakers

Pedro Oliveira

Associate Professor - Department of Population Studies
Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar – University of Porto    

Registration

Registration fee includes the workshop participation and certificate. No coffee-breaks included.

Course closed to external members

Limited number of participants: 20

 

Fees:

 

 Pre-registration until 26th June 2023  


 i3S members
 P.CCC Raquel Seruca members                

25€

 

Pre-registration link will be sent by e-mail. 

Please note that your pre-registration does not confirm that you have been selected for the course.

Payment will be requested only after confirmation of acceptance. Details for payment will be sent in the confirmation registration e-mail.

 

Cancelation policy:

In case of participant cancelation, the fee will not be refunded.

The organizer reserves the right to cancel the course in case of an insufficient number of participants, organizational reasons, or other unforeseeable events that render the execution of the course impossible. The organizer shall immediately inform the pre-registered participants of such changes.

 

More information:

Advanced Training Unit | E-mail: training@i3s.up.pt | Tel: +351 220 408 800