Fundamentals of Study Design

Fundamentals of Study Design
A Biostatistics Short Course

Wednesdays Office Hours 3-4: 2/22/2027 - 4/05/2027 (skipping the week of 03/15 due to spring break)

A six-week short course for those wanting to become acquainted with basic clinical trial methodology, either to broaden their knowledge of public health and clinical research, or to obtain a basis for more advanced study of the design and conduct of clinical trials. Introduces clinical trial design in the context of epidemiological concepts, covers various topics in the design and conduct of clinical trials, and profiles clinical trials that illustrate these issues. 

Course Location 

ONLINE

Schedule of Topics:

Week 1: Study Design History and Comparisons

Week 2: Identifying the Research Hypotheses and Study Population, Collecting Data

Week 3: Exploration of Clinical Trial Designs I

Week 4: Exploration of Clinical Trial Designs II and Analyzing the Data

Week 5: Sample Size, Power, and Sequential Monitoring

Week 6: Novel Study Designs and Reporting Results

This introductory short course does not replace formal education in biostatistics. Online participation is required. A certificate of completion will be provided with 5 out of 6 recorded lectures completed.

This course will be virtual.

Virtual Course Fee: $340.00

A University P-card or personal credit card can be used for payment.

Sponsored by the Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD) core of the CCTSI.
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