Introductory Statistics for Biomedical Sciences, 3^rd edition

23, 24, 25, 30 September and 1 October 2025 | i3S, Porto, Portugal

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

Objectives: To develop knowledge and understanding of collecting, analyzing 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 packages SPSS and R, which will be used in the solution of the problems addressed in the classes.

Target audience: PhD students and Early Stage Researchers | i3S members only

Course duration: 15 hours (5 sessions) | [ 9:00h – 12:30] - Please note that course dates and times may be adjusted and rescheduled.

Certificate: A certificate of attendance will be issued to participants who attend 80% of the course sessions.

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

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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.

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

Registration fee includes the workshop participation and certificate. No coffee-breaks included.
i3S and P.CCC Raquel Seruca members only.
Limited number of participants: 20

Fees:
i3S and P.CCC Raquel Seruca members: 25€
Pre-registration until 31st of July 2025
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.

Course dates and times may be adjusted and rescheduled.

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

Cancelation policy:

The i3S will apply the following cancelation policy.

Cancellation by the course participant
In case a registered participant wishes to cancel a paid registration or does not attend the course, the registration fee will not be refunded. Substitutions will only be made in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the course organizers.

Cancellation by the Institution
The i3S 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. In case of cancelation by the organization the fee will be refunded.
In addition, i3S reserves the right to amend course times, dates or published prices if absolutely necessary. The organizer shall immediately inform the pre-registered participants of these alterations. Any cancellation or substitution requests should be requested by e-mail.

More information:
Advanced Training Unit | E-mail: training@i3s.up.pt | Tel: +351 226 074 900