MMPH6117 Advanced statistical methods I Coordinator: Dr EHY Lau Module Description: This module will provide a practical overview of commonly used biostatistical methods, building on the basic methods introduced in MMPH6117. This module covers transformation of variables, ANOVA, generalised linear models, factor analysis, instrumental variable analysis, and multivariate methods. The software package SPSS will be used. Tutorials will cover the practical application of methods on real datasets. Prerequisite: MMPH6002 Introduction to Biostatistics Semester 2 (Tuesday and Thursday/Saturday) Date Time 03 Feb 2015 6:30 – 8:30 pm 10 Feb 2015 TA: TBC Lecture Topic Lecturer / Tutor Venue 1. Applied Regression I Dr EHY Lau HKJC-S3 6:30 – 8:30 pm 2. Applied Regression II Dr EHY Lau HKJC-S3 17 Feb 2015 6:30 – 8:30 pm 3. Applied Regression III Dr EHY Lau HKJC-S3 05 Mar 2015 (Thu) 10:00 – 1:00 pm 4. Tutorial 1 Dr EHY Lau / Mr Tim Tsang CAL 07 Mar 2015 (Sat) 2:00 – 5:00 pm 4. Tutorial 1 Dr EHY Lau / Mr Tim Tsang CAL 10 Mar 2015 6:30 – 8:30 pm 5. Applied Regression IV Dr EHY Lau HKJC-S3 17 Mar 2015 6:30 – 8:30 pm 6. Experimental Design Dr EHY Lau HKJC-S3 24 Mar 2015 6:30 – 8:30 pm 7. Estimating Effects: Alternative Approaches to Reduce Confounding Dr EHY Lau HKJC-S3 9 Apr 2015 (Thu) 10:00 – 1:00 pm 8. Tutorial 2 Dr EHY Lau / Mr Eric Chan CAL 11 Apr 2015 (Sat) 2:00 – 5:00 pm 8. Tutorial 2 Dr EHY Lau / Mr Eric Chan CAL 14 Apr 2015 6:30 – 8:30 pm 9. Factor Analysis Dr LM Ho HKJC-S3 21 Apr 2015 6:30 – 8:30 pm 10. Multivariate Methods Dr EHY Lau HKJC-S3 25 Apr 2015 (Sat) 2:00 – 5:00 pm 11. Tutorial 3 Dr EHY Lau / Mr Tim Tsang CAL 30 Apr 2015 (Thu) 10:00 – 1:00 pm 11. Tutorial 3 Dr EHY Lau / Mr Eric Chan CAL 19 May 2015 6:30 - 9:30 pm Examination - CAL and SR 6 Module Assessment: Coursework: Final test: 30% 70% Recommended Reading 1. Forthofer RN, Lee E, Hernandez M. Biostatistics: A guide to design, analysis, and discovery. 2nd edition. Boston: Elsevier Academic Press, 2007. 2. Frank E. Harrell. Regression Modeling Strategies: With Applications to Linear Models, Logistic Regression, and Survival Analysis. New York: Springer, 2010. 3. Pett MA, Lackey NR, Sullivan JJ. Making Sense of Factor Analysis: The Use of Factor Analysis for Instrument Development in Health Care Research. London: Sage Publication, 2003. HKJC-S3: Room G-04, G/F, The HKJC Bldg for Interdisciplinary Research, 5 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, HK. CAL: SR 6: Computer-Assisted Learning Laboratory, Yu Chun Keung Medical Library, LG1 William MW Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road, HK. Seminar Room 6, G/F, Laboratory Block, LKS Faculty of Medicine Building, 21 Sassoon Road, HK. Tutor: Mr Eric Chan - [email protected], Mr Tim Tsang – [email protected]. Updated: 24 Nov, 2014
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