Learn key concepts in statistics. Classical and more recent exploratory data analysis techniques to efficiently summarise data and to detect outliers are covered. Statistical testing and decision-making in the presence of variation are also discussed.
This workshop offers an introduction to the fundamental principles and concepts in statistics. The first part covers classical and more recent exploratory data analysis (EDA) techniques to describe data with numerical and graphical tools. The various uses of these methods such as outlier detection is discussed. The second part addresses, with the help of real-life examples, the principles underlying statistical testing and decision-making in the presence of uncertainty. It covers risks involved, effect size, p-values as well as statistical significance and practical relevance. The use and interpretation of confidence intervals is also discussed. An excellent introductory module and a solid basis for all other courses.
Become more confident when discussing clinical results with leading healthcare providers. This course covers key biostatistical concepts required to review and interpret findings published in the biomedical literature. The exact course curriculum is tailored to the therapy area of interest. Selected scientific publications are reviewed, discussed and criticised.
The linear regression is a method used to model the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables by fitting a linear equation to observed data. Building a regression model with stats packages has become straightforward. However, interpreting the software output and building a good model are no simple tasks. Learn about statistical modeling with a focus on linear models. What is a model? Estimating and interpreting model coefficients. Dealing with continuous and categorical predictors and interactions. Evaluating model performance: explanatory vs. predictive. Common pitfalls and best practices. Introduction to nonlinear regression.
Shelf-life data possess specific features so that their design and analysis require adapted statistical tools. This workshop uses a variety of case studies to present the most important aspects to consider for a sound determination of product shelf life. Starting from the assessment of the differences between shelf-life and stability studies, participants learn for each type of study how to design efficient experiments to determine the failure time of products accurately. The issues discussed include the timepoint selection, how to handle destructive testing, the experiment size and the choice of samples. The workshop also emphasizes the appropriate ways to analyze life data and to adequately interpret and communicate the results obtained. The principle of accelerated shelf-life testing (ASLT) along with the conditions for a successful use are discussed.