Medical Statistics III: Common Statistical Tests in Medical Research

Description

Medical Statistics III is the third in a three-course statistics series. Medical Statistics III teaches students how to graph and analyze data in R or SAS (students may use either program).

Topics include data visualization, tests for comparing groups, tests for correlated observations, non-parametric tests, linear regression, logistic regression, Poisson regression, Cox regression, interaction, confounding, model building, testing model assumptions, and regression pitfalls. The course teaches the basic math behind these tests but does not require knowledge of calculus or linear algebra. Students learn how to analyze real data; interpret data analysis results; and critically evaluate the statistics in medical studies.

Prerequisites: Medical Statistics I and II or the equivalent recommended.

What you will learn

  • How to choose the right statistical test and plot for a specific research question 
  • How to implement specific tests and plots in R or SAS 
  • How to interpret output from specific statistical tests 
  • How to avoid data analysis pitfalls

Tuition

All-Access Plan -  365 days to access course materials, video lectures and assignments, and exams. You can take courses in any order, sequentially or simultaneously, and move freely in and out of all courses in the program. Complete all three courses within one year and earn a certificate.

  • $299

Please visit the certificate page for more information.

Individual Courses  - 60 days to view and complete course materials, video lectures, assignments and exams, at your own pace.

  • $129 per required course

Time to Complete

You should expect to spend 20-22 hours to complete each course, depending on your familiarity with the topic.

For individual courses, we recommend that you designate 3-4 hours per week to watch video lectures and complete assignments in order to finish within 60 days.

Since the All-Access Plan allows you to access all courses for one year, you can determine how quickly to progress, but you must complete courses with 365 days in order to receive credit.

Continuing Education Units

By completing this course, you’ll earn 2 Continuing Education Unit (CEU). CEUs cannot be applied toward any Stanford degree. CEU transferability is subject to the receiving institution’s policies.

CME Credits

Accreditation

The Stanford University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Stanford University School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 16.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For more information about CME credits, please click here.

Questions
Please contact
stanford-medstats@stanford.edu