Basics of Biostatistics (SL_013)
About Study Course
Objective
To get basic knowledge in data processing methods (descriptive statistics, inferential statistics to estimate differences), that can be used in bachelor's paper, analysis of scientific literature and research work in their specialty.
Prerequisites
Secondary school knowledge in Mathematics and Informatics.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate knowledge that allows to:
* recognise terminology used in statistics and basic methods used in different publications;
* know Excel and IBM SPSS Statstics offered data processing tools;
* know data processing method criteria;
* correctly interpret the most important statistical indicators.
Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate skills to:
* input and edit data in computer programs Excel and IBM SPSS Statistics;
* prepare data for statistical analysis correctly;
* choose appropriate data processing methods, incl., ability to do statistical hypothesis testing, correlation analysis;
* statistically analyse research data using computer programs Excel and IBM SPSS Statistics;
* create tables and graphs in Excel and IBM SPSS Statistics programs with obtained results;
* correctly describe obtained research results.
Upon 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 Excel and IBM SPSS Statistics, practically use learned statistical basic methods to process research data.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physiotherapy, RFFN | 9 | Bachelor’s | Required | Vinita Cauce, Ināra Kantāne, Lāsma Asare, Silva Seņkāne | |
| Nutrition, RFUN | 7 | Bachelor’s | Required | Vinita Cauce, Ināra Kantāne, Lāsma Asare, Silva Seņkāne |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audiologopaedics, RFA | 4 | Bachelor’s | Required | Diāna Kalniņa, Ināra Kantāne, Vinita Cauce, Lāsma Asare | |
| Occupational Therapy, RFE | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | Vinita Cauce, Lāsma Asare, Ināra Kantāne, Diāna Kalniņa | |
| Physiotherapy, RFF | 4 | Bachelor’s | Required | Diāna Kalniņa, Ināra Kantāne, Vinita Cauce, Lāsma Asare | |
| Orthotics and Prosthetics, RFO | 6 | Bachelor’s | Required | Diāna Kalniņa, Ināra Kantāne, Vinita Cauce, Lāsma Asare | |
| Nutrition, RFU | 6 | Bachelor’s | Required | Diāna Kalniņa, Ināra Kantāne, Vinita Cauce, Lāsma Asare |
