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Course unit, curriculum year 2019–2020
BTK0021
Statistics in Biomedicine, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2019–20.10.2019)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2019–31.12.2019)
Course code
BTK0021Language of instruction
English, FinnishAcademic year
2019–2020Level of study
Intermediate studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Reija AutioResponsible organisation
Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology 100 %
- Data collection, structure of data matrix, types of variables
- Descriptive statistics, frequency distribution
- Statistical dependency: cross-tabulation, correlation, group means/medians
- Basics of statistical inference: bias and variability, testing, estimation and confidence intervals
- Sample size and power calculation
- Statistical computing: SPSS or R
Learning outcomes
Further information
Learning material
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Luennot, kotitehtävät, tietokoneharjoitukset, tentti sekä harjoitustyö, jonka analyysit suoritetaan sopivaa tietokoneohjelmistoa käyttäen
Participation in teaching
09.09.2019 – 26.11.2019
Active in period 1 (1.8.2019–20.10.2019)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2019–31.12.2019)