Biostatistics and Information Technology for the Biomedical Scientist
BMS2231
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Description
This module will involve a basic study of inform technology essential to the biomedical scientist. Use of computer packages. Word processing. Spreadsheets. Accessing the internet. Data processing. Use of on-line retrieval systems (e.g. MEDLINE, the World-Wide Web). Use of statistical packages. Statistical methods in epidemiological surveys and data analysis. Health statistics. Research project design and management. This module will introduce the principles of statistics required for the biomedical scientist to record, manipulate numerical and non-numerical biological information and in addition select and use appropriate techniques and statistical considerations to carry out experimental activities. Use of biological facts and principles to construct hypotheses and make predictions.
