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 presenting a portfolio or thesis made up of a preface and project reports. 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 (see Workplace Project Portfolio guidelines).
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.