Biostatistics Laboratory II (DCS 5102)

This course is a continuation of DCS 5101 Biostatistics Laboratory I and includes a more advanced exposure 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), perform an analysis, and write up results. Concurrent enrollment in DCS 5302 Biostatistics for Clinical Sciences II is required. Course objectives are:

  1. Preparing data for analysis; discovering and correcting data errors
  2. Using statistical procedures in SAS related to the Biostatistics II course
  3. Evaluating analysis techniques, performing an analysis, and writing up results

Prerequisites: DCS 5101 Biostatistics Laboratory I and either of the following: DCS 5391 Mathematical Biostatistics for the Clinical Investigator or DCS 5309 Conceptual Biostatistics for the Clinical Investigator.

Credit: 1 hour

Grading Criteria: Pass/Fail based on attendance (50%), and project, homework, and class participation (50%)

Semester Offered: Spring

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
Assistant Administrator for Education and Degree Programs
Department of Clinical Sciences (E5.506)
Phone: 214-648-6489
Fax: 214-648-3934