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BSTA5211: Regression Modelling for Biostatistics 2 (RM2)
2025 unit information
The aim of the unit is to teach the use of Generalised Linear Models (GLMs) and Survival Analysis methods, with proper attention to the underlying assumptions of these models. The unit will teach how GLMs can be used to analyse count data using Poisson and Negative Binomial regression; how Logistic regression models can be applied to binary, multinomial, and ordinal data; and the use of GLMs with continuous data. The unit covers methods to analyse time to event survival data including the Kaplan Meier curve, the Cox proportional hazards model, and parametric accelerated failure time models. The unit will focus on methods to assess the model fit and diagnostics of GLMs and survival models, and the practical interpretation and communication of model results.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Public Health |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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(BSTA5210 or BSTA5007) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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BSTA5008 and BSTA5009 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Explain the theory of generalised linear models (GLMs) and statistical inference based on GLMs
- LO2. Analyse data using logistic regression models for binary, multinomial and ordinal categorical data
- LO3. Analyse count and rate data using Poisson regression, Negative Binomial, Zero-Inflated models, and continuous data using GLMs
- LO4. Explain the nature of survival data and summarise and display survival data using nonparametric methods, including the Kaplan-Meier curve
- LO5. Analyse survival data using the Cox proportional hazards model, including time dependent covariates and the stratified Cox model
- LO6. To assess and evaluate the model fit and diagnostics of GLMs and survival model
- LO7. Synthesise results of analyses to present and communicate findings
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Semester 1 2024
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2024
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2025
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Semester 2 2025
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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