Certificate in Biostatistics

Biostatistics

About Biostatistics

The creation and use of statistical techniques for a broad range of biological subjects are known as biostatistics. It includes the planning of biological studies, gathering and analyzing the data obtained from such experiments, and interpreting the findings.

Why is Biostatistics important?

Through quantitative research, biostatisticians perform a special role in preserving public health and enhancing lives. Biostatisticians are able to work with other biomedical researchers to discover and resolve issues that pose risks to health and to quality of life by merging across quantitative disciplines.

Who should take the Biostatistics Exam?

• Professionals with an interest in studying and using standard methods in medical statistics.
• Beginners who desire to use their knowledge of biostatistics to participate in research activities in the biological sciences.
• Professionals working for a life sciences research institution.
• Novices want to perform research using biostatistics.

Biostatistics Certification Course Outline

1. Introduction to Biostatistics
2. Basic probability
3. Discrete and continuous distributions
4. Descriptive statistics
5. Confidence intervals
6. Hypothesis testing
7. Correlation
8. Simple regression
9. Chi-square tests
10. Analysis of variance (ANOVA)