BMTRY722

BMTRY 722 : Analysis of Survival Data

DESCRIPTION

This is an introductory course in theory and application of analytic methods for time-to-event data. The methods covered include nonparametric, parametric, and semi-parametric (Cox model) approaches. The topics covered will also include types of censoring and truncation, sample size and power estimation, and a brief introduction to counting process method. Extensive use of R is incorporated and SAS will also be reviewed.

TOPICS:

• Introduction to survival analysis/censoring
• Basic statistics and functions
• Parametric models/likelihood construction
• Kaplan-Meier and Nelson-Aalen estimators
• Confidence intervals and bands on S(t)
• Estimation of mean and median survival times
• Cohort life table
• Hypothesis testing
• Sample size and power estimation
• Proportional hazards regression
• Regression diagnostics
• Parametric regression methods
• Multivariate Survival Data
• Accelerated failure time models
• Frailty models
• Competing risks

PREREQUISITES AND OFFERINGS

BMTRY 700, 701, 706, and working knowledge of SAS.  Typically offered every other summer semester.