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BMS2901 - Introductory Biostatistics and Data Analysis

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
Pre-requisite(s)
Course Offering Term*:
Semester B 2025/26
Semester B 2026/27 (Tentative)

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

This course aims to introduce concepts and methods of statistical analysis particularly those occurring in biomedical or biological sciences. The objective is to solve some practical issues in biomedical or biological sciences using statistical methods. Topics include descriptive measures, tests of hypotheses, significance tests, confidence levels, correlation, regression, chi-square tests and analysis of variance.


Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)

Continuous Assessment: 50%
Examination: 50%
Examination Duration: 2-3 hours
Min. Continuous Assessment Passing Requirement: 30%
Min. Examination Passing Requirement: 30%
 

Remarks for Examination: The exam will cover materials presented in lectures, labs, readings and assignments.

 
Detailed Course Information

BMS2901.pdf