Basic statistics theory
General context
Replaced by online course on Tuesday March 17th !
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.
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
No skills required.
Trainers
Janick Mathys
Janick tries to help VIB scientists analyze their data by offering bioinformatics training and support. Next to organizing trainings, creating e-learning courses and teaching statistics, R, Python, Linux, HPC, bulk and single cell RNA-Seq analysis, she consults scientists and develops pipelines for omics analyses. Before joining VIB, she worked as a post-doc at KULeuven, doing research on transcriptomics and transcription regulation. She coordinated the Master of Bioinformatics program of KULeuven and taught the course on Biological Databases.
Program
Which statistical test should you choose ?
How to describe your data ?
How to visualize your data ?
The do's and don'ts of reporting statistics
Tips and tricks to improve the power of your tests
Examples
Practical info
17 March 2020
Ghent - Clemenspoort
Overwale 3
9000 Ghent
Belgium
17 March 2020
Ghent - Clemenspoort
The Clemenspoort, the Clemenshuis, and the Clemenshof are integrated into a network of other buildings on the grounds of the former Redemptorist monastery, now the Overwale street.
Located just 250 meters from Ghent St. Pieters Station.
17 March 2020
Ghent - Clemenspoort
40 bike parking lots available.
17 March 2020
Ghent - Clemenspoort
Parking facilities available (€ 1.80 per hour). GPS address: Sint-Denijslaan 251. Take the driveway of the HoGent Sports Hall (not the HoGent Campus) and drive all the way to the end - past the HoGent parking areas. If you are registered in the 411 app, activate your license plate under the option 'Garage parking via license plate'. The barrier will open automatically, and payment will be processed via 4411.
17 March 2020
Ghent - Clemenspoort
+32 476 46 10 40