Medical Statistics I: Introduction to Data Analysis and Descriptive Statistics

Monday, May 15, 2023, 12:00 AM - Thursday, May 14, 2026, 11:59 PM, On Demand

Medical Statistics I is the first in a three-course statistics series. Medical Statistics I covers the foundations of data analysis, programming in either R or SAS (students may use either program), descriptive statistics, visualizing data, study design, and measures of disease frequency and association. The course uses real examples from the medical literature and popular press. Participants will learn how to critically evaluate the statistics in medical studies. The course also prepares participants to be able to analyze their own data.

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course. Students will need to be familiar with a few basic math tools: summation sign, factorial, natural log, exponential, and the equation of a line; a brief tutorial is available on the course website for students who need a refresher on these topics.

What you will learn
- Basic programming in either SAS or R. 
- How to visualize and describe data.
- How to calculate and interpret measures of disease frequency and association. 

  Original Release Date: February 1, 2020
  Review Date: May 17, 2023
  Expiration Date: May 14, 2026
  Estimated Time to Complete: 13 Hours
  Registration Fee: See fee schedule on registration.

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AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (13.00 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (13.00 hours)

1. Analyze, interpret, describe, and visualize data
2. Complete basic programming in R or SAS
3. Analyze the foundations of probability and statistical inference
4. Review statistical tests and graphs used in medical research
5. Consider common statistical pitfalls and errors.

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation

American Medical Association (AMA)
Stanford Medicine designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Reference/Bibliography List
For additional resources, please visit the course.

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