Introduction to Biomedical Statistics

Faculteit—

NiveauMaster

Studiejaar2026-2027

Beschrijving

Course goals

Testing and Course aims

The assessment for this course consists of three parts:
• Practical assignments (50%):
a. Students develop knowledge and understanding of fundamental methodological and statistical concepts needed for the design of clinical (experimental and observational) studies (Knowledge and Understanding)
b. Students are able to translate a research question to an appropriate methodological and statistical design of a clinical study (Applying Knowledge and Understanding).
c. Students are able to reflect on the implications of various clinical study designs on inference (Judgment)
d. Students are capable of distinguishing between various methodological and statistical techniques, to apply these techniques using statistical software and of independently studying new methodological and statistical developments (Learning skills)
e. Students are able to reflect on ethical and societal responsibilities when designing a clinical study and interpreting the results of clinical research (Judgment)
f. Students are able to translate and communicate results from statistical analyses and corresponding conclusions to a non-specialist audience in a clear and unambiguous way (Communication)

• Analyzing a case study, writing a report (35%):
a. Students are able to translate a research question to a methodological and statistical design and analysis (Applying Knowledge and Understanding)
b. Students are able to reflect on theoretical and methodological implications of a study design and evaluate scientific knowledge about the various study designs (Judgment)
c. Students are able to write the statistical methods and results sections for a Journal publication in scientific English (Communication)
d. Students are able to translate and communicate results from statistical analyses and corresponding conclusions to a non-specialist audience in a clear and unambiguous way (Communication)
e. Students are able to reflect on ethical and societal responsibilities interpreting the results of clinical research (Judgment)

• Reviewing the report of another student/group (peer review) (15%)
a. Students are able to identify and reflect upon strengths and weaknesses of the scientific work of their peers (Judgment)
b. Students are able to communicate constructively criticism of the scientific work of their peers (Communication)

Content

In clinical research, the research question drives the research design and analysis. Research questions can essentially be of either etiological, diagnostic, prognostic or therapeutic nature and research designs are often either observational or experimental. This course addresses the most common designs in clinical research and their impact on inference and statistical analysis. It will address epidemiological designs, such as case-control, cohort and cross-sectional designs and clinical trials. It will also cover some common statistical analyses that are often found in clinical research (e.g. survival analysis and meta analysis), and design issues specific to clinical trials. Upon completion, students will be able to translate the research question into an appropriate design and statistical analysis plan (SAP) and are able to communicate the results of their analysis with medical researchers.

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