

Offered as five 90 minutes classes over two weeks in May each year.īBSP710 “Introductory Statistics for Laboratory Scientists” Introduces basic concepts and methods of statistics with an emphasis on applications in the experimental biological sciences. Statistical Learning/Machine Learning TextbooksīBSP705 “Best Practices for Rigor and Reproducibility in Research” This introductory class covers topics related to rigor and reproducibility in research. UNC Biostatistics Consulting and TrainingĪrticles Offering Practical Biostatistics AdviceĬommentaries for Biologists on Common Statistical Flaws If you are aware of additional resources that could be of benefit to share with our community, please contact our Student Services Specialist Michelle Hightower (michelle_hightower AT ) so we can update this list. The Education & Training Committee compiled the following resources. The Department of Microbiology & Immunology does not have sufficient faculty expertise or critical mass to offer courses in these topics, but there are many resources available to interested trainees either on or off campus. Statistical analysis to assess the likelihood that experimental results are significant is a key part of scientific research.
