STAT 509 - Design and Analysis of Clinical Trials
Fall 2013, Section 001 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 183649
Important Dates
Reg Period: 3/14/2013 - 9/4/2013
First Day of Class: 8/26/2013
End of Class: 12/13/2013
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Course Description
An introduction to the design and statistical analysis of randomized and observational studies in biomedical research.
Strong writing skills are recommended for this course. If English is not your native language, it is important that you read additional information regarding English language proficiency before registering for this course.
Prerequisites
STAT 500
Sample Course Syllabus
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Costs and Fees
This course will be included in your semester bill.
Remarks
Students are strongly recommended to have access to a PC in order to use the required software. This is a graduate-level survey course that stresses the concepts of statistical design and analysis in biomedical research, with special emphasis on clinical trials. SAS for Windows statistical software will be used throughout the course for data analysis. For students who plan to graduate this semester, please communicate your intent to graduate to your instructor. This will alert your instructor to the need to submit your final grade in time to meet the published graduation deadlines.
Schedule This Course
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|---|---|
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Material Requirements
Your course materials are listed below. Textbooks can be acquired from any number of textbook sellers. If you wish, you may purchase your books from the sources listed below. The information displayed is provided pursuant to the U.S. Higher Education Opportunity Act.
| Material Title | Edition | Author | ISBN | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Trials: A Methodologic Perspective | 2nd | Piantadosi, S. | 9780471727811 | MBS |
| SAS 9.3 Student License and Media (optional) | 9.3 | SASSTUWIN7 | CAC |
Technical Requirements
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Software Requirements
Requires: Students will need to have Microsoft Word 2003 or higher and SAS 9.1.3, 9.2 or 9.3 to complete the requirements of this course. SAS 9.1.3 will NOT run on Windows 95, 98, or ME. Students will need to upgrade to the PROFESSIONAL version. If you do not have Microsoft Word you can purchase the latest version through Journey Ed (www.journeyed.com) or a vendor of your choice. Students may purchase SAS through the Penn State Computer Store at http://computerstore.psu.edu for approximately $30. Students will need to have their nine-digit PSU ID to purchase SAS.
Note: The above information is subject to change at any time by The Pennsylvania State University.