BSTA 774 - Statistical Methods for Evaluating Diagnostic Tests

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Gimotty. Prerequisite(s): BSTA 510, BSTA 630, BSTA 631 or equivalent; permission of instructor. This course will cover statistical methodology for evaluating diagnostic tests.The topics will include: estimation of ROC curves, comparing multiple diagnostic tests, developing diagnostic tests using predictive models, measurement error effects on diagnostic tests, random effects models for multi-reader studies, verification bias in dosease classification, methods for time-dependent disease classifications, study design issues, related software, and metaanalyses for diagnostic test data.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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