Homework 1

Homework 1

Due: 2024-01-16, 11:59pm

Submission instructions

This and all subsequent homework should be submitted only on Blackboard.

Introduction (50%)

Post an introduction on discussion forum. You should cover the following:

• Mention what you do or study (program, department, field).
• Why do you what to take the class? What do you hope to learn?
• What is your past experience with R and programming languages in general? Did you take BIOE805 or an equivalent course?
• What is your past experience with statistics and biostatistics?
• Are there any special techniques or ideas you would like us to cover in this class?

Project idea and data (50%)

Write a brief note about your potential project topic and dataset. You may change you mind – the main idea is to get us all thinking about it. The project should have a higher level of complexity compared to what was expected in BIOE805. State any specialized techniques you might need to complete the project. The data should be in your possession by the end of February.