Biostatistics
Biostatistics is a field of science of which methods are widely utilized in health, pharmaceutical, and biological sciences. Biostatistical methods are needed in various areas of research, such as study design and selection of research settings, data management, exploration and analysis, as well as data presentation and interpretation. A key aspect of biostatistical expertise is the ability to assess the reliability of results from the perspectives of accuracy and bias. Modern biostatistics allows for the analysis of a vast array of data types, ranging from traditional survey data and registries to curve clusters, bioinformatic omics measurements or 3D images. Therefore, biostatistics has connections to many contemporary data sciences.
The members of the group actively participate as part of research teams in various fields. Our research in the field of biostatistics focuses on issues such as the challenges of big data, unconventional data generation methods, and related special questions.
The Biostatistics group is located on the Kauppi campus and is part of the Unit of Health Sciences within the Faculty of Social Sciences.
