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Medical and Computer Statistics (MED_U_159)
Statistics is the core of modern scientific methodology. Its role is most important in medical research and practice. With its knowledge we are able to conduct scientific research and to correctly evaluate the findings of studies. Statistics are essential for the design of experiments and studies, their analysis and presentation, and their utilization in drawing conclusions.
In this course the theory is applied, with the help of the computer and the use of the statistical program SPSS.
The specific objectives of the course are specialized in the following intended learning outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
He/she will be able to use the acquired knowledge in order:
- to enter and manage medical data in SPSS
- to conduct descriptive statistical analysis of data from clinical studies, i.e. to summarize the available data (with graphical and quantitative methods of data description)
- to conduct statistical analyses of medical data from clinical studies using medical statistical methods (such as t-test, ANOVA, χ2 test, Ratio of proportions, Diagnostic tests-ROC analysis, Regression, Non-parametric tests, Survival analysis, Design and Analysis of clinical studies, Meta-Analysis)
- to present the results of statistical analyses of data from clinical studies
- to interpret the results of statistical analyses of data from clinical studies
- to be able to collaborate with fellow students in order to search and analyze the international medical literature
General Abilities
- Research, analysis and synthesis of data and information, using the necessary technologies
- Decision making
- Autonomous work
- Promoting free, creative and inductive thinking