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Epidemiology and Bio-statistics using Stata

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Ended last Dec 04, 2020
KES  130,000.00

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Introduction

Participants will learn the principles of epidemiology and biostatistics and gain skills in using epidemiological and biostatistical tools to describe, monitor and investigate the determinants of population health. The statistical background required to conduct research, describe, summarize, develop hypothesis, assess associations, analyze data, interpret and communicate results will be studied comprehensively. The course targets health care professionals who wish to consolidate their knowledge and skills and increase their understanding of the importance of epidemiology and statistics in public health today.

 

DURATION

10 Days

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  •                    Use epidemiological and biostatistical tools to describe, monitor and investigate the determinants of population health.
  •                    Gain key statistical background necessary for conducting valid research
  •                    Describe and summarize data
  •                    Develop hypothesis and analyze data.
  •                    Interpret and communicate results

 

Outline

Module 1:

1. Data management & graphics in Stata

  • Introduction to Stata

Module 2:

  • Creating and changing variables
  • Transforming variables and data set
  • Introduction to Stata graphics

Module 3:

2. Biostatistics

  • Introduction to statistical concepts
  • Hypothesis testing
  • Tests of differences in population means

Module 4:

  • Analysis of contingency tables
  • Non-parametric methods
  • Linear regression and correlation

Module 5:

3. Epidemiology

  • Measures of disease frequency

Module 6:

  • Measures of effect for categorical data
  • Measures of effect for stratified categories
  • Vital statistics
  • Clinical research designs

Module 7:

  • Case report and series
  • Cross-sectional studies
  • Cohort studies
  • Case-control studies
  • Misclassification

Module 8:

  • Confounding
  • Remedies for confounding
  • Effect modification 

Module 9:

  • Introduction to survival analysis

Module 10:

  • Research ethics and statistics

 

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TRAINING CUSTOMIZATION

This training can also be customized for your institution upon request. You can also have it delivered your preferred location.

For further inquiries, please contact us through Mobile: +254 732 776 700 or Email: [email protected]

 

REQUIREMENTS

Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.  During the trainings, participants should come with their own laptops.

 

TRAINING FEE

The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.

 

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact us through Mobile: +254 732 776 700 or Email: [email protected]

 

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to FineResults Research Limited bank before commencement of training. Send proof of payment through the email: [email protected]

 

CANCELLATION POLICY

  •                    All requests for cancellations must be received in writing.
  •                    Changes will become effective on the date of written confirmation being received.

 

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FineResults Research Services offers training solutions to individuals, communities, governments and civil society organizations, both local and international.

We also provide application-oriented and field-based consultancy services in all aspects of research and evaluations from inception to completion. This includes research designs, designing monitoring and evaluations systems, technical reviews, programme evaluations, questionnaire validation, data collection, data capture, data analysis and report writing. FineResults Research Services is a limited company incorporated under the laws of Kenya. Its head office is in Nairobi Kenya.

The organization has a wide range of experience working with both local and international organizations in both consultancies and capacity building in Africa and beyond.

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