NMETH 590: Bayesian Clinical Trials
- Spring Quarter 2008 -



Week
Date
Topics

Textbook chapters

(1)
Introduction to Clinical Trials.

1

(2)
Basic Concepts from Traditional Statistical Analysis.

2

(3)
Overview of the Bayesian Approach.

3

(4)
Comparison of Alternative Approaches of Inference.

4

(5)
Prior Distributions.

5

(6)
Randomised Controlled Trials.

6

(7)
Observational Studies.

7

(8)
Evidence Synthesis .

8

(9)
Cost-effectiveness, Policy-Making and Regulation .

9

(10)
Discussions and Open questions .

10