Advanced Laboratory in Statistical Design and Analysis
- Course Number
- CHL5208H
- Series
- 5200 (Biostatistics)
- Course Instructor(s)
- Tony Panzarella
Course Description
There are two components to CHL5208H: 1) a weekly practicum where a student will work on a statistical project under the supervision of a faculty member. The practicum will allow students to develop numerous skills like problem solving, critical thinking, written and oral communication. The practicum component requires four hours of in-person interaction per week with the supervisor at the supervisor’s workplace. 2) a weekly 2-hour session that will follow a flipped classroom model; students will be assigned readings ahead of time and should come to class prepared to discuss these.
Course Objectives
At the end of the course students will be able to:
- Explain verbally and in writing the results of an advanced statistical data analysis that is consistent with the statistical design of the study for answering a primary research question
- Critically evaluate the methodological quality of a published paper
- Make ethical decisions in statistical practice by using guidelines published by two professional statistical organizations
- Demonstrate the essential elements of a statistical collaboration by preparing a statistical analysis plan for a research study
- Apply the four key principles that define a successful negotiation
- Outline the practical steps to consider if a career plan includes becoming a thought leader in the statistics profession.
Methods of Assessment
| Participation | 10% |
| Practicum supervisor evaluation 1 | 20% |
| Presentation 1 | 15% |
| Assignment – critical appraisal of a published paper | 15% |
| Final report | 40% |