Competency Area |
Specific Competencies |
Learning Opportunities |
Evaluation Opportunities |
Work independently as a practicing biostatistician, on an equal basis as a collaborator with public health and medical researchers in designing, carrying out, and analyzing clinical trials, case control studies, and other experimental and observational studies. |
Collaborate with scientific experts to elucidate and refine scientific aims of a proposed study. Communicate effectively with them to identify and understand the statistical and scientific issues associated with the study’s aims. |
- PubH 7420 Clinical Trials
- PubH 8400 Seminar on Statistical Genomics
- PubH 8435 Latent Variable Models.
- PubH 8445 Statistical Genetics
- PubH 8472 Spatial Biostatistics
- PubH 8482 Sequential Analysis
- PubH 8494 Directed research.
- PubH 8888 Thesis Credit: Doctoral
- Preliminary oral exam and final oral exam.
- Professional meetings
- Working groups
- Research assistantships
- Biostatistics Seminar Series
- Internships
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- Course Work & Exams
- Preliminary Oral Exam
- Thesis Work
- Public Thesis Presentation
- Final Oral Exam
- Research Assistantship
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Formulate the study’s scientific questions in a framework for statistical analysis. Choose and justify an appropriate study design. Justify that the study is sufficiently powered. Ensure that appropriate data collection systems are in place, and monitor them throughout the study as needed. |
- PubH 7420 Clinical Trials
- PubH 8400 Seminar on Statistical Genomics
- PubH 8435 Latent Variable Models.
- PubH 8442 Bayesian Decision Theory
- PubH 8445 Statistical Genetics
- PubH 8452 Longitudinal Data Analysis
- PubH 8462 Advanced Survival Analysis
- PubH 8472 Spatial Biostatistics
- PubH 8482 Sequential Analysis
- PubH 8494 Directed research.
- PubH 8888 Thesis Credit: Doctoral
- Preliminary oral exam and final oral exam.
- Professional meetings.
- Biostatistics Seminar Series
- Internships
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- Course Work & Exams
- Written Preliminary Exam
- Preliminary Oral Exam
- Thesis Work
- Public Thesis Presentation
- Final Oral Exam
- Research Assistantship
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| Use a thorough understanding of statistical and mathematical theory and principles to correctly choose and apply biostatistical methods to the study’s data. Recognize situations requiring the development of new, or adaptation of standard, methodology. |
- Math 5615 Introduction to Analysis
- Stat 8111 Mathematical Statistics I
- Stat 8112 Mathematical Statistics II
- Stat 8311 Linear Models
- PubH 8400 Seminar on Statistical Genomics
- PubH 8432 Probability Models
- PubH 8442 Bayesian Decision Theory
- PubH 8462 Advanced Survival Analysis
- PubH 8482 Sequential Analysis
- PubH 8494 Directed research.
- PubH 8888 Thesis Credit: Doctoral
- Biostatistics Seminar Series
- Internships
|
- Course Work & Exams
- Written Preliminary Exam
- Preliminary Oral Exam
- Thesis Work
- Public Thesis Presentation
- Final Oral Exam
- Research Assistantship
- Teaching Assistantship
|
Communicate effectively with scientific collaborators on the biostatistical methods used, their appropriateness and benefits, and the scientific interpretations of the statistical analysis. |
- PubH 8400 Seminar on Statistical Genomics
- PubH 8435 Latent Variable Models.
- PubH 8445 Statistical Genetics
- PubH 8462 Advanced Survival Analysis
- PubH 8472 Spatial Biostatistics
- PubH 8482 Sequential Analysis
- PubH 8494 Directed research.
- Preliminary oral exam and final oral exam
- Professional meetings.
- Working groups.
- Research assistantships.
- Biostatistics Seminar Series
- Internships
|
- Course Work & Exams
- Preliminary Oral Exam
- Thesis Work
- Public Thesis Presentation
- Final Oral Exam
- Research Assistantship
|
| Write up the study results for publication in peer-reviewed journals, participating as either co-author or primary author. |
- PubH 7420 Clinical Trials
- PubH 8435 Latent Variable Models
- PubH 8445 Statistical Genetics
- PubH 8452 Longitudinal Data Analysis
- PubH 8462 Advanced Survival Analysis
- PubH 8472 Spatial Biostatistics
- PubH 8482 Sequential Analysis
- PubH 8494 Directed research.
- PubH 8888 Thesis Credit: Doctoral
- Preliminary oral exam and final oral exam.
|
- Course Work
- & Exams
- Preliminary Oral Exam
- Thesis Work
- Public Thesis Presentation
- Final Oral Exam
- Research Assistantship
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Conduct and publish original research, solely or collaboratively, on the theory and methodology of biostatistics. |
In situations requiring the development of new statistical methodology, identify a potential new methodological approach and meaningful scientific applications for such methodology. |
- PubH 7420 Clinical Trials
- PubH 8400 Seminar on Statistical Genomics
- PubH 8435 Latent Variable Models
- PubH 8445 Statistical Genetics
- PubH 8452 Longitudinal Data Analysis
- PubH 8462 Advanced Survival Analysis
- PubH 8472 Spatial Biostatistics
- PubH 8482 Sequential Analysis
- PubH 8494 Directed research.
- PubH 8888 Thesis Credit: Doctoral
- Preliminary oral exam and final oral exam.
- Research Assistantship.
- Biostatistics Seminar Series
|
- Course Work & Exams
- Preliminary Oral Exam
- Thesis Work
- Public Thesis Presentation
- Final Oral Exam
- Research Assistantship
|
Critically review and interpret the statistical literature relevant to the methodology. |
- PubH 8400 Seminar on Statistical Genomics
- PubH 8432 Probability Models
- PubH 8442 Bayesian Decision Theory
- PubH 8445 Statistical Genetics
- PubH 8462 Advanced Survival Analysis
- PubH 8472 Spatial Biostatistics
- PubH 8482 Sequential Analysis
- PubH 8494 Directed research.
- PubH 8888 Thesis Credit: Doctoral
- Preliminary oral exam and final oral exam
- Advisor/Faculty mentoring.
- Teaching Assistantship.
- Research Assistantship.
- Biostatistics Seminar Series
|
- Course Work & Exams
- Written Preliminary Exam
- Preliminary Oral Exam
- Thesis Work
- Public Thesis Presentation
- Final Oral Exam
- Research Assistantship
|
Using a thorough understanding of the mathematical theory and principles underlying statistics, determine the statistical properties of the new methodology using mathematical theory and computational tools. Design and conduct simulation experiments when needed for assessing methodological bias and efficiency. Demonstrate validity and usefulness of the methodology using real data. |
- PubH 8400 Seminar on Statistical Genomics
- PubH 8432 Probability Models
- PubH 8435 Latent Variable Models.
- PubH 8442 Bayesian Decision Theory
- PubH 8445 Statistical Genetics
- PubH 8462 Advanced Survival Analysis
- PubH 8472 Spatial Biostatistics
- PubH 8482 Sequential Analysis
- PubH 8494 Directed research.
- PubH 8888 Thesis Credit: Doctoral
- Preliminary oral exam and final oral exam.
- Advisor/Faculty mentoring.
- Teaching Assistantship.
- Research Assistantship.
- Biostatistics Seminar Series
|
- Course Work & Exams
- Written Preliminary Exam
- Preliminary Oral Exam
- Thesis Work
- Public Thesis Presentation
- Final Oral Exam
- Research Assistantship
- Teaching Assistantship
|
Write up the results of methodological investigations for publication in peer-reviewed journals. |
- PubH 7420 Clinical Trials
- PubH 8435 Latent Variable Models.
- PubH 8442 Bayesian Decision Theory
- PubH 8445 Statistical Genetics
- PubH 8452 Longitudinal Data Analysis
- PubH 8462 Advanced Survival Analysis
- PubH 8472 Spatial Biostatistics
- PubH 8482 Sequential Analysis
- PubH 8494 Directed research.
- PubH 8888 Thesis Credit: Doctoral
- Preliminary oral exam and final oral exam.
- Research Assistantship.
- Professional meetings.
|
- Course Work & Exams
- Written Preliminary Exam
- Preliminary Oral Exam
- Thesis Work
- Public Thesis Presentation
- Final Oral Exam
- Research Assistantship
- Teaching Assistantship
|
Teach biostatistics to public health and medical professionals, to other scientists, and/or to undergraduate
and graduate students using a broad range of knowledge and skills. |
Identify statistical knowledge and skills needed by a group of students (public health and medical professionals, other scientists, undergraduate and/or graduate). Develop a curriculum to provide that knowledge and those skills. Develop evaluation and grading standards. |
- Teaching Assistantship
- Research Assistantship
- Working Group Presentations.
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- Preliminary Oral Exam
- Final Oral Exam
- Research Assistantship
- Teaching Assistantship
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Communicate effectively to students the importance and utility of the course material. Communicate clearly and effectively in lectures and in course materials. Use teaching resources and technology such as podcasting and internet links, bulletin boards, and chat rooms. |
- All coursework.
- Teaching Assistantship.
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- Preliminary Oral Exam
- Final Oral Exam
- Research Assistantship
- Teaching Assistantship
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Develop a biological and public health perspective in research. |
Identify scientific goals where statistical methods can (and cannot) play a crucial role in drawing scientific conclusions, making decisions, and formulating policies. |
- PubH 7420 Clinical Trials
- PubH 8400 Seminar on Statistical Genomics
- PubH 8435 Latent Variable Models.
- PubH 8445 Statistical Genetics.
- PubH 8452 Longitudinal Data Analysis
- PubH 8472 Spatial Biostatistics
- PubH 8482 Sequential Analysis
- PubH 8494 Directed research.
- PubH 8888 Thesis Credit: Doctoral
- Preliminary oral exam and final oral exam.
- Teaching Assistantship
- Research assistantship
- Biostatistics Seminar Series
- Internships
|
- Course Work & Exams
- Preliminary Oral Exam
- Thesis Work
- Public Thesis Presentation
- Final Oral Exam
- Research Assistantship
- Teaching Assistantship
|
Review and understand biological, policy, and other background information as needed for collaborative projects. |
- PubH 8400 Seminar on Statistical Genomics
- PubH 8494 Directed research.
- PubH 8888 Thesis Credit: Doctoral
- Preliminary oral exam and final oral exam.
- Advisor/Faculty mentoring
- Research Assistantship
- Biostatistics Seminar Series
- Internships
|
- Preliminary Oral Exam
- Public Thesis Presentation
- Final Oral Exam
- Research Assistantship
- Teaching Assistantship
|
Review research and publication requirements and conventions in other scientific fields as needed for collaborative projects. |
- PubH 8494 Directed research.
- PubH 8888 Thesis Credit: Doctoral
- Preliminary oral exam and final oral exam
- Advisor/Faculty mentoring.
- Research Assistantship
- Internships
|
- Preliminary Oral Exam
- Thesis Work
- Public Thesis Presentation
- Final Oral Exam
- Research Assistantship
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