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Only one application needs to be completed for all courses desired during the quarter.
Deadline:
09/11/2026
Format:
In-person
Term Offered:
Fall
Overview
This is a fourth course in statistics, covering advanced methods for building and evaluating regression models. The emphasis is on methods which cut across common families of regression models in biostatistics: cubic splines, hierarchical models, missing data, and causal inference. Stata will be the primary package, but R resources will be integrated.
Course Details
The specific objectives of this course are to:
- Understand cubic splines and their applications
- Correctly select and implement methods for cluster and longitudinal data
- Understand the missing at random assumption and critique its application
- Implement multiple imputation for missing data
- Correctly select and implement g-methods for causal inference
Designing Clinical Research (EPI 202), Biostatistical Methods I (BIOSTAT 200), Biostatistical Methods II (BIOSTAT 208) and Biostatistical Methods III (BIOSTAT 209). Exceptions may be made with the consent of the course director, space permitting.
- Lecture followed by question and answer discussion
- Homework Review sessions
- Regression Methods in Biostatistics by Vittinghoff et al. Springer Publisher. 2nd Edition. 2012. An electronic copy of the book is available from the UCSF library (UCSF sign-in required)
- Stata or R software installed
Books may be purchased either through the publisher or a variety of commercial venues (e.g., Amazon.com).
Grades will be based on 6 equally weighted homework assignments.
Students not in full-year DEB Education Programs who satisfactorily pass all course requirements will, upon request, receive a Certificate of Course Completion.
Only UCSF students (defined as individuals enrolled in UCSF degree or certificate programs) will receive academic credit for courses. Official transcripts are available to UCSF students only. A Certificate of Course Completion will be available upon request to individuals who are not UCSF students and satisfactorily pass all course requirements.
For UC-Affiliated learners, the course fee is $2,100
For Non-UC-Affiliated learners, the course fee is $2,500
UC-Affiliation: Concurrent enrollment in a University of California-sponsored residency or post-doctoral fellowship program that is recognized by the Office of Graduate Medical Education; or a registered student in one of the professional schools or graduate programs at the University of California (in a program other than the TICR program); or individuals who hold full-time salaried University of California faculty, academic or staff positions. Please note: Individuals will be asked to provide proof of UC status.
The specific objectives of this course are to:
- Understand cubic splines and their applications
- Correctly select and implement methods for cluster and longitudinal data
- Understand the missing at random assumption and critique its application
- Implement multiple imputation for missing data
- Correctly select and implement g-methods for causal inference
Designing Clinical Research (EPI 202), Biostatistical Methods I (BIOSTAT 200), Biostatistical Methods II (BIOSTAT 208) and Biostatistical Methods III (BIOSTAT 209). Exceptions may be made with the consent of the course director, space permitting.
- Lecture followed by question and answer discussion
- Homework Review sessions
- Regression Methods in Biostatistics by Vittinghoff et al. Springer Publisher. 2nd Edition. 2012. An electronic copy of the book is available from the UCSF library (UCSF sign-in required)
- Stata or R software installed
Books may be purchased either through the publisher or a variety of commercial venues (e.g., Amazon.com).
Grades will be based on 6 equally weighted homework assignments.
Students not in full-year DEB Education Programs who satisfactorily pass all course requirements will, upon request, receive a Certificate of Course Completion.
Only UCSF students (defined as individuals enrolled in UCSF degree or certificate programs) will receive academic credit for courses. Official transcripts are available to UCSF students only. A Certificate of Course Completion will be available upon request to individuals who are not UCSF students and satisfactorily pass all course requirements.
For UC-Affiliated learners, the course fee is $2,100
For Non-UC-Affiliated learners, the course fee is $2,500
UC-Affiliation: Concurrent enrollment in a University of California-sponsored residency or post-doctoral fellowship program that is recognized by the Office of Graduate Medical Education; or a registered student in one of the professional schools or graduate programs at the University of California (in a program other than the TICR program); or individuals who hold full-time salaried University of California faculty, academic or staff positions. Please note: Individuals will be asked to provide proof of UC status.
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How to Enroll
Whether you're exploring the field, enhancing your skills, or working toward a larger academic goal, most individual courses are open to everyone. Current learners enrolled in DEB Education programs have priority in enrollment for this course. Any extra spaces are available to non-DEB Education learners (i.e., those from the Institute for Global Health Sciences, School of Nursing, external groups, etc).
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