Dear Students,
I am pleased to present to you this course booklet dedicated to the Biostatistics and Informatics module for first-year medical students. In this module, you will find a comprehensive introduction to the analysis of biomedical data and its statistical processing using Excel and SPSS.
The content of this module is highly relevant to the current scientific challenges in medicine and computational medicine. The effective use of medical data and the application of statistical and computational methods are essential for advancing the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
That is why this booklet is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in statistics and informatics, which is essential for medical research, enabling you to make informed decisions and to conduct high-quality research.
The purpose of this booklet is to provide you with a clear and comprehensive learning resource to facilitate your studies. Each chapter begins with a summary of the key points to remember, followed by a detailed explanation of the concepts covered, along with numerous examples to help you fully understand the material presented. The practical exercises included will allow you to apply these concepts and acquire the skills necessary to succeed in our field.
In the following seven chapters, you will learn how to collect your data, preprocess it using various techniques, perform advanced statistical analyses such as analyzing relationships between variables, and work with probability distributions using SPSS. Each chapter is accompanied by practical examples to help you better understand the concepts and techniques discussed.
We hope that this booklet will provide you with a rewarding and stimulating learning experience. We wish you all an excellent reading and great success in your studies!
Sincerely,