Biostatistics (SL_014)
About Study Course
Objective
Aim of the course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills in general statistics and aplied mathematics in order to create comprehension about importance of on evidence-based medicine in the education of nutritionist.
Prerequisites
Secondary school background in mathematics and informatics. Basic knowledge in research methods.
Learning outcomes
After completion of this course, students will demonstrate basic knowledge that allow:
* to recognise terminology used in statistics and basic methods used in different publications;
* to know MS Excel and IBM SPSS offered data processing tools;
* to know data processing method criterias;
* to know how correctly interpret the most important statistical indicators.
After completion of this course, students will demonstrate skills:
* to input and edit data in computer programs MS Excel and IBM SPSS;
* to prepare data for statistical analysis correctly;
* to choose appropriate data processing methods, incl., are able to do statistical hypothesis testing;
* statistically analyse research data using computer programs MS Excel and IBM SPSS;
* create tables and graphs in MS Excel and IBM SPSS programmes with obtained results;
* precisely describe obtained research results.
After completion of this course, students will be able to argument and make decisions about statistical data processing methods, use them to achieve research aims, using computer programs MS Excel and IBM SPSS, practically use learned statistical basic methods to process research data.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition Science, UM | 3 | Master’s | Required | Vinita Cauce |
