ME-619 Quantitative Researche Methods and Regression Analysis
- Studiepoeng:
- 5
- Ansvarlig avdeling:
- Fakultet for helse- og idrettsvitenskap
- Undervisningssemester:
- Vår, Høst
- Varighet:
- 1 semester
Emnet er tilknyttet følgende studieprogram
- Ph.d.-program i helse- og idrettsvitenskap
Anbefalte forkunnskaper
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EX-602 Philosophy of Science
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ME-428 or corresponding courses
Innhold
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Advanced with respect to research designs
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Power calculations
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Imputation
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Statistical regression models including continuous and categorical outcome variables
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Statistical analysis of data from longitudinal studies and randomized controlled trials
Læringsutbytte
On successful completion of the course, the candidate:
Knowledge
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can critically reflect regarding strengths and limitations with respect to research designs
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be aware of the issue of missing data and knows how to deal with missing data
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can perform regression analysis
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can critically reflect on strengths and limitations in different statistical approaches
Skills
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is aware of sample size and power calculations issue
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can plan, conduct and interpret data from regression analysis in randomized controlled trials and longitudinal studies
General competence
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has an overview of type od study designs and independently plan, analyze, and interpret own and others results from regressions analysis
Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen
Participation in compulsory lectures as stated in the course pamphlet.
Undervisnings- og læringsformer
Lectures combined with practical statistical exercises in a computer lab. Examples of analysis of data will to a great degree be connected to the faculty¿s on-going or planned research projects.
Eksamen
Individual 14-days home examination. The examination will be assessed as pass/fail.