[06] Biostatistics Flashcards
What topics are included in the “Biostatistics” deck?
- Basics of Biostatistics
- Regression analysis
- Survival analysis
- Hypothesis testing
- Basics of R or other relevant programming languages
Define ‘Biostatistics’
An application of statistics to a wide range of topics in biology
What is ‘Regression Analysis’ in biostatistics?
A statistical process for estimating the relationships among variables
How is ‘Survival Analysis’ used in biostatistics?
It is used to analyze the time until the occurrence of an event
What does ‘Hypothesis Testing’ in biostatistics involve?
A method in which sample data is used to make generalizations about a population
What are the basics of R in Biostatistics?
- Data manipulation
- Data visualization
- Statistical analysis
Why is ‘Biostatistics’ crucial?
It is core for data interpretation in biomedical research
What are the key elements in ‘Regression Analysis’?
- Dependent variable
- Independent variable
- The regression equation
What are the components of ‘Survival Analysis’?
- Time of occurrence
- Censoring
- Hazard function
What are the steps in ‘Hypothesis Testing’?
- State the hypotheses
- Formulate an analysis plan
- Analyze sample data
- Interpret the results
What processes are involved in R programming?
- Variables & Data Types
- Control Structures
- Functions
- Working with data in R
Define ‘Dependent Variable’
The outcome variable that the researcher wants to predict or explain
Define ‘Independent Variable’
The variable that is manipulated to determine its effects on the dependent variable
What is ‘Censoring’ in Survival Analysis?
A type of missing data problem common in survival analysis where the time to event is not known exactly
What is a ‘Hazard Function’?
It describes the risk of experiencing the event of interest at a given time point
