Course overview
Formally known as the Workplace Project Portfolio, the aim of this course is that the student gains practical experience, usually in workplace settings, in the application of knowledge and skills learnt during the coursework of the Master's program. The student will usually provide evidence of having met this goal by completing training in research integrity, preparation of a statistical analysis plan, presenting the outcomes of their research project in a short oral presentation, and submitting a written portfolio or thesis made up of a preface and project report(s). An outline of options for the structure of this course, including supervision and assessment requirements, is available at https://www.bca.edu.au/course-information/study-guides
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of the ethical and integrity issues that may face a biostatistician in professional practice.
- Develop a research question and associated biostatistical analysis plan in an area of health or medical sciences.
- Perform data integrity checks and appropriate statistical analyses to address the research question.
- Communicate the results and their interpretation in oral and written form suitable for a clinical research audience.