514741-HS2026-0-PHS: Biostatistics and Regression Modelling in R - ADVANCED





Root number 514741
Semester HS2026
Type of course Course
Allocation to subject Public Health Sciences Course Program
Type of exam not defined
Title PHS: Biostatistics and Regression Modelling in R - ADVANCED
Description Consultation: 26.11.2026/ 08.12.2026: Exam

In this course, participants study the second edition of the book "Essential Medical Statistics" by B. Kirkwood and J. Sterne. Participants develop an in-depth understanding about theoretical concepts in biostatistics and regression modelling.

Preparation for this exam consists of:
-> Self-study: February – November 2026 (Recommended book: Essential Medical Statistics (2nd edition) by Kirkwood and Sterne ISBN 978-8126563760), book ans test exam are to be found on Ilias
-> Course "Linear and Logistic Regression Modelling in R", root number 484096
-> Consultation with lecturer
-> Exam
ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course) Registrations are transmitted from CTS to ILIAS (no admission in ILIAS possible). ILIAS
Link to another web site Further information for this course
Lecturers Prof. Dr. Ben SpycherInstitut für Sozial- und Präventivmedizin (ISPM) - Environmental & Spatial Epidemiology 
ECTS 1.5
Recognition as optional course possible No
Grading 1 to 6
 
Dates Thursday 26/11/2026 09:00-12:30
Tuesday 8/12/2026 13:30-17:00
 
Rooms
 
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