Introduction to Data & Information Management in Health Sciences

3 units

This course presents the basic principles for understanding the design, conduct, analysis, and endpoints of clinical trials. The class will review statistical terminology and explain trial design from a clinician's point of view, including theoretical and practical aspects of randomization, stratification, blinding, and single center versus multi-center trials. Additional topics include hypothesis formulation, commonly used research designs, statistical significance, confidence intervals, and statistical tests.