1. Graduate course in statistical inference Helsinki Graduate School in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology Samu Mäntyniemi

2. Timetable 8 hour work days, 45 min/hour 6 hours of full work, 2 hours for breaks 2 coffee breaks, lunch break 9.5. 9-17 10.5. 9-17 15.5. 10-18 16.5. 9-17

3. Aims Understanding basic philosophy of statistical inference Ability to choose appropriate approach Ability to solve simple approach Ability to understand research papers

4. Teaching & learning Lectures Presentation about the theory and worked examples: make notes, everything is not in the slides! Demonstrations Walk-throughs with software: follow carefully Exercises Work at your own speed, discuss with others, ask for advice Generally stop and ask every time you feel the need for clarification – most likely others are wondering about the same stuff!

5. Completing the course 3 credit points can be earned by Participating at least 75% of the lectures and practical exercises and Completing correctly at least 50% of a set of homework exercises