Biostatistical Analysis

To strengthen the credibility of biostatistical research projects and collaborations, the SAMRC:

  • Provides input on the design of research documents (protocols, questionnaires, reports and manuscripts);
  • Manages power calculations for health surveys and clinical trials;
  • Develops biostatistical methods to highlight the results of collaborative projects; and
  • Offers biostatistical and biomedical postgraduate supervision, short courses and workshops to support the next generation of researchers.
Areas of expertise and interest
  • Survey sampling and analysis
  • Mixture models and latent variable modelling
  • Randomised, controlled trial design, analysis and monitoring (individual and cluster)
  • Spatial statistics and statistical epidemiology
  • Survival and longitudinal data analysis
  • The handling of missing data

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