Introduction to Survival Analysis
Date:
23/04/2024
Organised by:
University of Liverpool
Presenter:
Dr Susanna Todd
Level:
Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)
Contact:
Venue: Online
Description:
Time-to-event data are collected when individuals are followed over time. This course aims to provide grounding in statistical concepts and methods for the analysis of time-to-event data. Course participants will also gain an understanding of the design issues involved and learn to apply these methods using SPSS/R software, as well as find out how to interpret
their results. Course participants are requested to bring along a laptop or tablet so that they can take part in the SPSS practical.
By the end of this course delegates will:
- Be able to use various statistical methods to summarise and analyse time-to-event data
- Have an appreciation of how to analyse their data and interpret their results
- Have an understanding of how to use standard statistical software in this analysis
What does the course cover?
- Introduction to survival data including the concept of censoring
- Comparing survival between groups using Kaplan-Meier curves and log-rank tests
- Regression modelling and variable selection including the Cox model and other alternative models
- Design issues such as choice of endpoint and sample size calculations
- Introduction to software which can assist these processes
Cost:
1-day Course Price: £100 for external applicants, £50 for UoL/LSTM Staff, £25 for UoL/LSTM Students.
Website and registration:
Region:
North West
Keywords:
Frameworks for Research and Research Designs, Data Collection, Data Quality and Data Management , Qualitative Data Handling and Data Analysis, Research Skills, Communication and Dissemination (other), Survival Analysis
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