Brochure 2021

The 3rd edition of the virtual workshop "Biostatistics at Tea Time" will be held from February 15-25, 2021 by the Department of Biostatistics at NIMHANS, Bangalore. The 10-day workshop will consist of lectures and practical sessions covering topics such as study designs, sampling techniques, descriptive statistics, bivariate analyses including t-tests and chi-square tests, ANOVA, correlation, non-parametric methods, regression analyses and more. The workshop is intended for up to 60 faculty members, researchers, and postgraduates from medical and behavioral sciences.

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Application of Biostatistics

in Clinical Research
3rd Edition
15-25 February, 2021
Dept. of Biostatistics, NIMHANS, Bangalore Course contents

Study Designs.
Data collection
Biostatistics at Tea Time Sampling Techniques.
Descriptive Statistics
Why test Normality?
Bivariate Analyses
t-tests -student & paired
2, McNemar’s tests
ANOVA –one way, two-way
The 3rd edition of the workshop is planned as a Correlation - Pearson, Spearman
virtual workshop due to the pandemic, is titled Non-parametric methods
“Biostatistics at tea time”. Linear Regression analysis
Logistic regression analysis
This 10-day workshop is intended for faculty Analysis of covariance.
members, researchers, postgraduates from medical, Repeated Measures ANOVA.
behavioral and allied health sciences.
Sample size estimation.
Workshop consists of lectures with suitable Issues in Scale Construction
examples from medical and behavioral sciences. Factor Analysis
Survival Analysis
Course – 2 classes scheduled during 3-6 PM.

Course is limited to 60 participants.

Course fee is Rs.2000/-.

Feedback from delegates

of previous editions.
Contact us:
Dr. Mariamma Philip Based on 146 delegates
Dr. Prathyusha P.V.
Dept. of Biostatistics,
Dr. M V Govindaswamy Centre,
NIMHANS, Bangalore-29. Experienced faculty.
[email protected] Online training. 1
Ph:080-26995120/ 5717/ 5715(10AM-4PM)
Course Description: Registration
Application of Biostatistics in
This 10-day intensive programme (2 classes in the The number of participants will be restricted to
Clinical Research evening) mainly consists of lectures and practical about 60 and will be on a first come first serve
15-25 February 2021 basis.
sessions with emphasis on examples from medical and
3rd & virtual edition titled behavioural sciences. Delegates would have hands on
exposure on bivariate and multivariate data analyses Registration Fee
“Biostatistics at Tea Time” using SPSS. The course fee to be paid through NEFT. Payment
details and contents are on the next pages. Fee
Course contents
includes training, resource material.
Organizer:  Study Designs
Department of Biostatistics  Sampling Techniques How to register?
 Bivariate Analyses Registration is online and can be done only after
Dr. M.V. Govindaswamy Centre
 Non-parametric methods payment. Online registration would be active only
 Linear regression analysis for the first 60 registrations.
 Logistic regression analysis
 Analysis of covariance Registrations would be confirmed only after the
receipt of the payment.
 Repeated Measures ANOVA
 Sample size estimation
 Scale construction Contact information
 Factor Analysis Dr. Mariamma Philip / Dr. Prathyusha PV
 Survival Analysis Dept. of Biostatistics,
Dr. M V Govindaswamy Centre,
National Institute of Mental Health and Objectives of the course: NIMHANS, Bangalore-29
Neurosciences To enable delegates Ph:080-26995120 /5715 / 5717 (10AM - 4PM)
Institute of National Importance [email protected]
 To efficiently design studies
Bengaluru – 29
 To comprehend the application of statistical tests.
 To confidently analyse the datasets
 To appreciate and understand the outputs from SPSS
Co-ordinators
Who can apply?
Dr. Mariamma Philip,
Additional Professor This programme is intended for faculty, researchers
and post graduates from medical, behavioural and
Dr. Prathyusha PV allied health sciences who are keen on furthering their
Research Assistant knowledge in statistical methodology.

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Virtual edition of the workshop “Application of Biostatistics in Clinical Research”
Biostatistics at Tea Time
15-25 February, 2021
Department of Biostatistics
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore.

PAYMENT DETAILS
Amount: Rs. 2000/-

Mode: NEFT

Account Holder’s name: The Director, NIMHANS

Account name: NIMHANS Project Account

Account number: 54004640402

Account Type: Savings

MICR code: 560002480

IFSC code: SBIN0040675

Branch Code: 40675

Branch: State Bank of India, NIMHANS

Registration opens at 10 AM, Monday, 18th January 2021.

Click here to register: Registration Form

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Schedule of the workshop
Day & Time Topic
15th February 2021 2.30 – 3.00 Inauguration
Monday 3.00 – 5.00 Study Designs
(Observational & Experimental)
5.00 – 6.00 Methods of data collection
(questionnaire, checklist, rating scale)
16th February 2021 3.00 – 4.30 Sampling Techniques
Tuesday (Prob & Non Prob sampling)
4.30 – 6.00 Understanding the data
(Types of data, ways of describing data)
17th
February 2021 3.00 – 4.30 Summarizing the data
Wednesday (central tendency, variation, shape)
4.30 – 6.00 Importance of Normal Distribution
(Probability distn, Normal distn, transformation)
18th February 2021 3.00 – 4.30 Introduction to Statistical Inference
Thursday (CI, errors; p-value, power, tails)
4.30 – 6.00 Statistical tests – basic introduction
(comparison, association,relation,prediction)
19th February 2021 3.00 – 4.30 Categorical Data Analysis
Friday (Chi-square & Mc Nemar’s)
4.30 – 6.00 Comparison of Means-I
(t-test, paired t-test)
20th February 2021 3.00 – 4.30 Comparison of Means-II
Saturday (One-way, 2-way ANOVA)
4.30 – 6.00 Relationship among variables
(Correlation – Pearson, Spearman & Partial)
22nd February 2021 3.00 – 4.30 Non parametric Methods
Monday (MW, WSR, KW, Friedman test)
4.30 – 6.00 Comparison of Means-III
(RMANOVA, ANCOVA)
23rd February 2021 3.00 – 4.30 Linear Regression analysis
Tuesday (Simple & Multiple)
4.30 – 6.00 Logistic Regression analysis
(Simple & Multiple)
24th February 2021 3.00 – 4.30 Sample Size Estimation
Wednesday (Basic idea, what affects SS & examples)
4.30 – 6.00 Issues in Scale construction
25th February 2021 3.00 – 4.30 Introduction to Survival Analysis
Thursday
4.30 – 6.00 Understanding Factor Analysis
6.00 – 6.30 Feedback & Conclusion