EPM5028 Regression modelling for biostatistics II
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
EPM5028 Regression modelling for biostatistics II is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Alfred Hospital. It needs EPM5002, EPM5014, MPH5040, EPM5003 and (EPM5004 or EPM5026).
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Alfred Hospital
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EPM5028
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After EPM5028
No unit lists EPM5028 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in a postgraduate course.
Overview
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Alfred Hospital | De |
| Second semester | Alfred Hospital | De |
Assessment
- Written mathematical and analytical tasks (Equivalent to 1,800 words)30%
- Written modelling report (Equivalent to 1,800 word)30%
- Written analytical and modelling tasks (Equivalent to 2,400 words)40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the theory of generalised linear models (GLMs) and statistical inference based on GLMs.
- 2
Analyse data using logistic regression models for binary, multinomial and ordinal categorical data.
- 3
Analyse count using the general theory and application GLMs.
- 4
Explain the nature of survival data, and summarise and display survival data.
- 5
Analyse survival data using the Cox proportional hazards regression model, including time-dependent covariates and the stratified Cox model.
- 6
Assess and evaluate the model fit and diagnostics of GLMs and survival models.
Workload and teaching
Off campus: Twelve hours per week, consisting of (on average) 4 hours per week for reading core material, 4 hours per week completing exercises (manual, computer-based, or on-line), 2 hours per week for on-line communication via online moderated discussions, and 2 hours per week for assignment preparation. No residential component is required.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Andrew Forbes
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EPM5028?
You need EPM5002, EPM5014, MPH5040, EPM5003 and (EPM5004 or EPM5026) before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is EPM5028 offered?
In 2022, EPM5028 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Alfred Hospital.
Does EPM5028 have an exam?
No. EPM5028 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.