Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp

Brian Caffo

This class presents the fundamental probability and statistical concepts used in elementary data analysis. It will be taught at an introductory level for students with junior or senior college-level mathematical training including a working knowledge of calculus. A small amount of linear algebra and programming are necessary, but not required.

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For those having rendering problems

Here's screen shots. The answers might be in a different order for you
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B4QrfwPyx_SQS2wwN0p3OFFYSFE

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Brian

Mon 24 Sep 2012 6:42:00 AM PDT

If you like youtube.

Hey all,

In case you want it. I put the lectures on Youtube as "unlisted" (so not public and searchable, but available to anyone with the link). These are the preproduction videos and have some tech issues. But if you want a list of links to the unlisted videos, they're here:
http://www.bcaffo.com/home/teaching/biostat-140-751-and-140-752/videos

Brian

Sun 23 Sep 2012 7:41:00 PM PDT

Hey everyone

Hey everyone. There were some typos in the quiz and HW that I think I've fixed. (This class is a test for me too, and it looks like I'll have to study harder.) Thanks for pointing it out in the forums. Welcome to the class and keep those forums hot!

Brian

Sun 23 Sep 2012 7:18:00 PM PDT

Welcome Troops

Welcome to Mathematical Biostatistics Bootcamp.

I suggest that you get started by reviewing the syllabus. You can find it by clicking the link on the left-hand navigation bar. Please pay special attention to the due dates for each of the sections and to the grading policy at the bottom of the page.

Next, please visit the Discussion Forums and introduce yourself in the General Discussion thread. We would love to find out a little bit about each of you, including your background and your reasons for taking the course. You can also help us get to know you by updating your profile.

Finally, you can dive right into the things by completing all of the Week 1 activities:

Watch the Week 1 Video Lectures (Welcome to the Course, Lectures 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D)
Complete Homework 1 (optional)
Complete the Week 1 Quiz (required)

I'm so glad to see you here, and I hope you have come ready to learn. Please don't hesitate to use the Discussion Forums to ask questions, and please do your best to answer the questions posted by your fellow recruits. Although I would love to be able to answer each question personally, I know that isn't realistic. I will focus my attention on answer the questions that are getting the most up-votes and the questions that seem to be generating a lot of discussion.

Mon 10 Sep 2012 8:42:00 AM PDT