Using Simulation Studies to Evaluate Statistical Methods

University College London

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In London

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    London

  • Class hours

    6h

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Simulation studies are an important tool for statistical research. They help statisticians and researchers understand the properties of statistical methods and compare different methods.
This one-day course will teach you how to plan, code, analyse and interpret simulation studies using Stata (data analysis and statistical software). To perform a meaningful simulation study each of these elements needs to be given careful thought.
At the end of the course you'll receive a certificate of attendance.
This course is run by the Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology at UCL.

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London
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Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

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About this course

By the end of this course you'll:
be able to explain the rationale for simulation
understand the importance of careful planning
have the tools to code and debug simple simulation studies in Stata
know how to analyse simulation studies producing estimates of uncertainty
be able to present methods and results for publication

This course is suitable for:
methodological or applied statisticians who need to evaluate the statistical properties of one or more methods
PhD students who use simulation studies
readers of methodology articles that evaluate methods by simulation

You should already be familiar with Stata and know, for example, how to generate data, run a regression command and produce simple graphs.
You'll need to bring your own laptop with Stata (version 12) installed.

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Subjects

  • Simulation
  • Planning
  • Coding
  • Stata
  • Evaluate Statistical Methods
  • Simulation Studies
  • Analysing
  • Analysing simulation studies
  • Reporting simulation
  • Reporting of results

Course programme

Topics covered by the course include the following:

  • Planning a simulation study
  • Coding a simulation study in Stata
  • Analysing simulation studies
  • Analysing your simulation study and feeding back results
  • Reporting simulation studies

The course involves a series of lectures and tutor-led group activities.

Please note: Examples will be taken from the lecturers’ experiences, primarily relating to medical statistics. The principles for simulation studies in other applied areas are the same, but the examples may be less relevant.

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