Biostatistics Laboratory I (DCS 5101)

This course is an introduction to biostatistical methods through case studies, conceptualizing research questions, and collecting and preparing data. As a part of this lab the student will collect data (or use current study data), create a small dataset, perform an analysis, and write up results. Course objectives are:

  1. Entering and importing data into SAS and preparing data for analysis
  2. Using statistical procedures in SAS
  3. Evaluating analysis techniques, performing an analysis, and writing up results

Prerequisites: None. Taken concurrently with DCS 5391 Mathematical Biostatistics for the Clinical Investigator or DCS 5309 Conceptual Biostatistics for the Clinical Investigator.

Credit: 1 hour, all program students

Grading Criteria: Pass/Fail

Semester Offered: Fall

Course Director:
Alan C. Elliott, MBA, MAS
Dept. of Clinical Sciences
Division of Biostatistics (E1.401)
Phone: 214-648-2712
Fax: 214-648-7673

Course Administrator:
Mack Dressler
Dept. of Clinical Sciences (E5.506)
Phone: 214-648-6489
Fax: 214-648-3934