In addition to the lectures there are several resources that can help you learn biostatistics.
There will be 12 homework assignments throughout the semester. These will count 30% of your grade. Each problem set is due on Friday at the beginning of class according to the schedule below. No late sets will be accepted. The problems will be available here at least one week before their due date.
Make it look good! In particular: Write or print your name legibly on the first page. Staple all your sheets together with one staple in the upper left corner (no paper clips, fancy folds, etc.). No "spiral tearoffs".
In your solution, each problem will consist of up to four parts. You should always write out your answer to the problem, complete with your reasoning and method for solving it. Whenever applicable, you should also submit your R input code, your R output and graphical output. You may integrate these four parts as you like, but make sure that everything is clearly labeled and referenced.
Collaboration with your fellow students is fun and great for learning. You should do it! However, keep in mind the Academic Integrity Policy. In particular, you should NEVER copy other people's work (including fellow students, books, web pages, etc.) and try to pass it on as your own. Therefore: Everything you submit must have been written by you. If you receive help on a problem, say so.
Set 1, due Friday January 23rd.
Comments about reading in data in problem 3 R code for solutions
Set 2, due Friday January 30th.
Set 3, due Friday February 6th.
Set 4, due Friday February 13th.
Set 5, due Friday February 27th.
Set 6, due Friday March 6th.
Set 7, due Friday March 20th.
Set 8, due Friday March 27th.
Set 9, due Friday April 3rd.
Set 10, due Friday April 10th.
Set 11, due Friday April 17th.
Data for problem 2 Data for problem 4
Set 12, due Friday April 24th.
Data for problem 1 Data for problem 3
Storks deliver babies (p = 0.0008)
The office hours are times the instructor has specifically set aside to help you with the material. Take advantage of these! If none of the listed office hours work with your schedule, feel free to make an appointment for another time.
The office hours are Wednesday 4:00 - 5:00 PM, Thursday 10:30 - 11:30 AM, or by appointment.
All office hours are held in Cupples I, office 202. The office can be a little hard to find as it is off by itself on a "half-floor". If you enter Cupples I through the south-eastern entrance (from the quadrangle), you will find office 202 up the first set of stairs and to your right, before the second set of stairs.