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Biostatistics
1. Introduction to Biostatistics
2. Types of Data and Variables
3. Descriptive Statistics
4. Data Visualization
5. Probability Fundamentals
6. Probability Distributions
7. Sampling Methods and Study Design
8. Study Design Types
9. Bias and Confounding
10. Statistical Inference
11. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
12. Correlation and Simple Regression
13. Multiple Regression Analysis
14. Categorical Data Analysis
15. Survival Analysis
16. Advanced Statistical Methods
17. Clinical Trial Methodology
18. Epidemiological Measures
19. Data Management and Quality
20. Statistical Software and Computing
21. Results Interpretation and Communication
22. Ethical Considerations in Biostatistics
2.
Types of Data and Variables
2.1.
Categorical Variables
2.1.1.
Nominal Variables
2.1.1.1.
Definition and Properties
2.1.1.2.
Examples in Health Research
2.1.1.3.
Coding and Representation
2.1.2.
Ordinal Variables
2.1.2.1.
Definition and Properties
2.1.2.2.
Examples in Health Research
2.1.2.3.
Ranking and Ordering
2.1.3.
Binary Variables
2.1.3.1.
Special Case of Nominal Data
2.1.3.2.
Disease Status and Outcomes
2.1.3.3.
Treatment Response Variables
2.2.
Numerical Variables
2.2.1.
Discrete Variables
2.2.1.1.
Definition and Properties
2.2.1.2.
Count Data in Health Research
2.2.1.3.
Examples and Applications
2.2.2.
Continuous Variables
2.2.2.1.
Definition and Properties
2.2.2.2.
Measurement Data
2.2.2.3.
Laboratory Values and Biomarkers
2.3.
Variable Identification and Classification
2.3.1.
Determining Variable Type
2.3.2.
Impact on Statistical Analysis Choice
2.3.3.
Data Transformation Considerations
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