MF9130E – Introductory course in statistics

Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

The aim of the course is to make the participants acquainted with basic statistical ideas and methods. No special previous knowledge of mathematics or statistics is assumed. The statistical software R and the RStudio environment will be used in many of the exercises. Analysis of examples from biomedical research will be emphasized.

Learning outcome

The participants shall get a basic understanding in the following areas: Elementary probability; probability distributions: binomial distribution and normal distribution; design of clinical trials and epidemiological studies; statistical theory of estimation; construction of confidence intervals; testing statistical hypotheses; analysis of paired data and comparison of two samples; analysis of tables; linear regression analysis with one or several explanatory variables; survival analysis.

Admission

PhD candidates at UiO will have first priority at admission to this course.

How to apply:

  • PhD candidates admitted to a PhD programme at UiO:
  • Applicants who are not admitted to a PhD programme at UiO:

Reply to course application:

  • This course has registration type Application.
  • Applicants must wait for a reply to the course application.
  • A reply will be given in StudentWeb and sent by e-mail about 1 week after the application deadline has expired.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisite knowledge

No obligatory prerequisites beyond the minimum requirements for entrance to higher education in Norway.

Teaching

The course is organized as a full-time course over two weeks (corresponding to eight full days) and includes lectures, group and class discussions, group exercises and computer labs.

The participants must also have time for literature studies and take home exercises after study period 1.

The course is also taught in Norwegian:
MF9130 Innføring i statistikk

You have to participate in at least 80 % of the teaching to be allowed to take the exam. Attendance will be registered.

Examination

A take-home exam will be given at the end of the course.

Submit assignments in Inspera

You submit your assignment in the digital examination system Inspera. Read about how to submit your assignment.

Use of sources and citation

You should familiarize yourself with the rules that apply to the use of sources and citations. If you violate the rules, you may be suspected of cheating/attempted cheating.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.

Explanations and appeals

Resit an examination

Withdrawal from an examination

It is possible to take the exam up to 3 times. If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline or during the exam, this will be counted as an examination attempt.

Special examination arrangements

Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.

Evaluation

The course is subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students to participate in a more comprehensive evaluation.

Facts about this course

Credits
8
Level
PhD
Teaching
Every spring

Teaching spring 2024:  8.4 - 12.4 and 22.4 - 25.4.    Application period: 1.12.2023 - 1.2.2024.

Course registration:  See information on how to apply in the section "Admission" in the course description below.

Examination
Every spring
Teaching language
English