Non-Parametric Methods and regression alternatives

Knowledge

• Understand the problems associated with having skewed data:
• In terms of using standard methods for hypothesis testing
• In terms of constructing confidence intervals for the mean
• Learn simple methods for transforming the data, such that standard methods may still be applied in the analysis
• Understand the concept of bootstrapping, and why this is a useful method in health economics
• Understand the concept of generalized linear models, and their usefulness when analyzing skewed data

Keywords

• Non-parametric tests for skewed continuous data
• Transformation of variables
• The bootstrap - A method for constructing valid confidence intervals in the case of skewed observations
• Alternatives to standard linear regression in case of skewed data

This course is only available for students at the following master programmes:

MFM2-HEPAM

MFM2-EMHEM

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Written examination, individual.

Examination and grading at The Faculty of Medicine.

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All written and printed material.

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For students at Eu-HEM: English

For students at HEPAM: The examination set will be given in English. Answers can be given in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or in English.