What is Biostatistics
?
Biostatistics is the application of statistical techniques to scientific
research in health-related fields,
including medicine, biology, and public health, and the development of new
tools to study these
areas. Since the beginning of the twentieth century, the field of biostatistics
has become an
indispensable tool in improving health and reducing illness.[1]
What do Biostatisticians do?
Biostatisticians play essential roles in designing studies, analyzing data
and creating methods
to attack research problems as diverse as
o the determination of major risk factors for heart disease,
lung disease and cancer
o the testing of new drugs to combat AIDS
o the evaluation of potential environmental factors harmful
to human health,
such as tobacco smoke, asbestos or pollutants [1]
What are the career prospects for Biostatistics Graduates?
Job prospects for biostatistics graduates are excellent, with career opportunities
in
university research facilities and pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Typical starting salaries range from US$45,000 to $70,000 for master's graduates,
and from US$75,000 to US$125,000 for doctoral graduates.[1]
What advice have Students given about enrolling
in the
Statistics or Biostatistics
Program at Cal State East Bay?
see Opinions
What are some statistical
topics covered in Biostatistics?
from Encyclopedia of Biostatistics
What Schools offer degrees
in Biostatistics?
see Biostatistics
programs in California and Washington
see Biostatistics
programs outside California or Washingtion
What is Bioinformatics?
see Bioinformatics
What is Survival Analysis?
Survival analysis concerns the statistical modelling of time-to-
outcome data, i.e. data where the variable of primary
interest is the time interval between some specified origin
and the event of interest occurring. The event of interest is
usually referred to as the outcome or endpoint (other terms
include terminating or target event, or failure).
Survival data may also be referred to as time-to-event data,
lifetime data, failure time data, reliability data, duration
data or event history data. It arises commonly in applications
in Medicine, Social Sciences and Engineering.
more details
What is a Clinical Trial?
A clinical trial is a research study to answer specific questions about vaccines or new therapies
or new ways of using known treatments. Clinical trials (also called medical research and research
studies) are used to determine whether new drugs or treatments are both safe and effective.
Carefully conducted clinical trials are the fastest and safest way to find treatments that work.
more details
What are some Statistical
Software Packages which are used
in Biostatistics or
Bioinformatics?
[1]quoted from University of Minnesota Biosatistics Dept.'s webpage.
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