Course "Biostatistics for the Non-Statistician" has been pre-approved by RAPS as eligible for up to 12 credits towards a participant's RAC recertification upon full completion.
Why should you attend:
Statistics is a useful decision making tool in the clinical research arena. When working in a field where a p-value can determine the next steps on development of a drug or procedure, it is imperative that decision makers understand the theory and application of statistics.
Many statistical softwares are now available to professionals. However, these softwares were developed for statisticians and can often be daunting to non-statisticians. How do you know if you are pressing the right key, let alone performing the best test?
This seminar provides a non-mathematical introduction to biostatistics and is designed for non-statisticians. And it will benefit professionals who must understand and work with study design and interpretation of findings in a clinical or biotechnology setting.
The focus of the seminar is to give you the information and skills necessary to understand statistical concepts and findings as applies to clinical research, and to confidently convey the information to others.
Emphasis will be placed on the actual statistical (a) concepts, (b) application, and (c) interpretation, and not on mathematical formulas or actual data analysis. A basic understanding of statistics is desired, but not necessary.
Who will benefit:
Physicians
Clinical Research Associates
Clinical Project Managers/Leaders
Sponsors
Regulatory Professionals who use statistical concepts/terminology in reporting
Medical Writers who need to interpret statistical reports
Day 1 Schedule
Lecture 1 (90 Mins):
Why Statistics?
Do we really need statistical tests?
Sample vs. Population
Statistician ≠ Magician. What statistics can and can't do.
Descriptive statistics & measures of variability.
Lecture 2 (90 Mins):
The many ways of interpretation
P-values
Effect sizes
Confidence intervals
Statistical vs. Meaningful significance
Lecture 3 (90 Mins):
Common Statistical Tests
Why Test? Null Hypothesis Significance Testing (NHST)
Comparative tests
Correlation
Multiple Regression analysis
Non-parametric techniques
Lecture 4 (90 Mins):
Bayesian Logic
A different way of thinking
Bayesian methods and statistical significance
Bayesian applications to diagnostics testing
Bayesian applications to genetics
Day 2 Schedule
Lecture 1 (90 Mins):
Interpreting Statistics - Team Exercise
Team Exercise: Review a scientific paper and learn how to
Interpret statistical jargon
Look for reproducibility, transparency, bias, and limitations
Convey information coherently to non-statisticians
Lecture 2 (90 Mins):
Study power and sample size
Review of p-value, significance level, effect size and how they are use in sample size calculations
Formulas, software, and other resources for computing a sample size.
Lecture 3 (90 Mins):
Developing a Statistical Analysis Plan
Using FDA guidance as a foundation, learn the steps and criteria needed to develop a statistical analysis plan (SAP).
An SAP template will be given to all attendees.
Lecture 4 (90 Mins):
Specialized topics/Closing Comments/Q&A
Logistic Regression.
Comparing survival curves
Cox Regression
Question and answer session.
Speaker:
Elaine Eisenbeisz
Owner and Principal Statistician, Omega Statistics
Elaine Eisenbeisz, is a private practice statistician and owner of Omega Statistics, a statistical consulting firm based in Southern California. Elaine has over 30 years of experience in creating data and information solutions for industries ranging from governmental agencies and corporations, to start-up companies and individual researchers.
In addition to her technical expertise, Elaine possesses a talent for conveying statistical concepts and results in a way that people can intuitively understand.
Elaine's love of numbers began in elementary school where she placed in regional and statewide mathematics competitions. She attended University of California, Riverside, as a National Science Foundation scholar, where she earned a B.S. in Statistics with a minor in Quantitative Management, Accounting. Elaine received her Master's Certification in Applied Statistcs from Texas A&M, and is currently finishing her graduate studies at Rochester Institute of Technology. Elaine is a member in good standing with the American Statistical Association as well as many other professional organizations. She is also a member of the Mensa High IQ Society. Omega Statistics holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
Location: San Diego, CA Date: March 14th & 15th, 2019 and Time: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Downtown 1646 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Price:
1 ATTENDEE $2,000, Register for 1 attendee
5 ATTENDEES $10,000, Register for 5 attendees
10 ATTENDEES $20,000, Register for 10 attendees
Until February 14, Early Bird Price: $2,000. From February 15 to March 12, Regular Price: $2,200
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