- Introduction to categorical data analysis:
- Obtain and interpret relative risk, odds-ratios, and confidence intervals for odds-ratios.
- Binary Logit Models I:
- Fit and interpret a simple and multiple logistic regression model.
- Assess model fitness & classification rates.
- Perform model diagnostics & selection.
- Survival Analysis
- Develop nonparametric estimates of the survival function.
- Fit and interpret Cox Proportional Hazards models.
- Assess model fitness
No application is required to register for this course.
Hardware Requirements: You must have a computer and some kind of high-speed internet connection – we recommend a 128mbps connection at a minimum. You should also have a headset, preferably with a microphone (you can purchase these for less than $30 at any electronics store), which will allow you to engage in online conversations with professors as needed.
Software Requirements: You will be required to have access to R. R is freely available open source statistical analysis environment. The first course in the online certificate program is an introduction to R. It includes information on downloading and installing R.
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