Foundations of Research Design and Data Science

Overview

"Statistical thinking will one day be as necessary for efficient citizenship as the ability to read and write" H.G. Wells

This introductory statistics and research methods course is concerned with all areas of statistics, from data collection through to interpretation. It is impossible to consider any of these in isolation. For example, to try and interpret results of formal analyses without consideration of the data collection process and the form of the data (as shown by the initial summaries) would be foolhardy and liable to error.

Where analyses are described, the emphasis is on understanding the principles rather than on the mechanics of calculation. Where the intricacies of the calculations are given this is to enable a better understanding of the outcomes and limitations of the analyses. Excel spreadsheets are incorporated into the web-based material to assist in simple calculations.

Concessions

A 50% discount is available for UCL staff, students, alumni. If you're eligible for a discount, email ich.statscou@ucl.ac.uk before booking to be sent the discount code.

The course is available for free to those associated with the Institute of Child Health or Great Ormond Street Hospital, and UCL doctoral students. Please also email ich.statscou@ucl.ac.uk to gain a booking code.