Basic statistics theory

statistics
live training

Basic statistics theory

Target Audience:
VIB PhD Student
VIB Postdoc
VIB Staff Scientist
Location:

Leuven

General context

This training gives an introduction to the use of statistics for basic analyses of life sciences data. 
This training is a prerequisite introduction to a series of hands-on trainings on the statistical analysis of life sciences data: 'Basic statistics in R' and 'Basic statistics in Graphpad Prism'. If you want to follow one of these trainings, you have to follow this introduction. Ít will give you all the theoretical background that you need. 
Those that already have a strong statistical background may register directly for the 'Basic statistics in R, part II' training. 

Objectives

After this basic statistics theory session, you should be able to:

  • Understand basic statistical concepts and methods for statistical analysis of life sciences data
  • Choose the correct statistical test for analyzing your data
  • Interpret and critically assess the results of basic statistical analyses
Required skills

No skills required.

Course materials

Trainers

Program

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Theoretical background

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Which statistical test should you choose?

The do's and don'ts of reporting statistics

Examples

Practical info

Location & Venue
Leuven - Campus Gasthuisberg

Herestraat 49
3000 Leuven
Belgium

Public transport
Leuven - Campus Gasthuisberg
Public transport
Route description
Leuven - Campus Gasthuisberg
Parking

Please use Parking West - Follow 'Dagcentrum Onco' to get to the O&N buildings. Take the stairs on you left after exiting Parking West. You are now in front of buidling O&N4 and on the left you find O&N5.

Map 0&N

 

Venue contact
Leuven - Campus Gasthuisberg