BCPS_Biostatistics

  1. Describe differences between descriptive and inferential statistics
    Ditto
  2. Identify different types of data (nominal, ordinal, continuous [ratio and interval]) to determine an appropriate type of statistical test (parametric vs. nonparametric).
    Ditto
  3. Describe strengths and limitations of different types of measures of central tendency (mean, median, and mode) and data spread (standard deviation, standard error of the mean, range, and interquartile range)
    Ditto
  4. Describe the concepts of normal distribution and the associated parameters that describe the distribution.
    Ditto
  5. State the types of decision errors that can occur when using statistical tests and the conditions under which they can occur
    Ditto
  6. Describe hypothesis testing, and state the meaning of and distinguish between p-values and confidence intervals
    Ditto
  7. Describe areas of misuse or misrepresentation that are associated with various statistical methods
    Ditto
  8. Select appropriate statistical tests on the basis of the sample distribution, data type, and study design
    Ditto
  9. Interpret statistical significance for results from commonly used statistical tests
    Ditto
  10. Describe the similarities and differences between statistical tests; learn how to apply them appropriately
    Ditto
  11. OBJECTIVE: Identify the use of survival analysis and different ways to perform and report it
    Ditto
Author
kkheal
ID
294650
Card Set
BCPS_Biostatistics
Description
BCPS_Biostatistics
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