In the modern world we are inundated with data. Statistics is a technology that allows us to process, analyze, interpret, and make decisions based on data. This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of statistics and probability. It will discuss how these concepts are commonly applied to address problems in drug development and biotechnology. The course will emphasize understanding and interpreting experimental results. These are essential skills not only for researchers, but for those on the management and business side of drug/technology discovery, development, and marketing. Use of modern statistical software will allow students to focus more on concepts and ideas rather than mathematical computations.
By completing this course, students will
- Learn fundamental statistical concepts and how they apply to clinical and translational research.
- Learn statistical thinking to a level sufficient to interpret and understand results in medical research papers and reports. This skill is vital not only for researchers, but for those on the management and business side of drug/technology development.
- Learn how to apply statistical thinking to research questions.
- Gain exposure to a variety of real datasets
Technical Skills
- Data analysis
- Statistics