Cancer Data Science Course

Are you interested in the field of cancer data science? Whether you’re intending to transform your career with it, or you’re just looking for some perspective, we hope this beginner series can be your roadmap to better understanding this pivotal field. 

Watch, read, and review your way through each chapter to learn fundamental information and skills. 

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Chapters

Chapter 3: Statistics Concepts and Principles for Cancer Data Science


Chapter Description

Do you need to be a math genius to understand the statistical concepts of data science? Don’t let the math daunt you. In this chapter, you will learn how to avoid common pitfalls in designing studies for data science and explore common statistical concepts you’ll need to know.

Start the Course

Required:

Watch our video, "5 Common Stats Questions from Early Career Researcher" (approx. 6 minutes long).

Test your knowledge!

You’re planning to do a study. When is the best time to talk to a statistician?
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Keep Going!

Continue to Chapter 4 to learn about big data technologies we think can accelerate your education and research!

Instructor

Lisa McShane, Ph.D.
NCI Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis (DCTD)
Dr. McShane is the associate director of NCI DCTD’s Biometric Research Program. She is an internationally recognized expert on precision medicine clinical trial design, the development of tumor markers and omics predictors, and reporting guidelines for health research studies.

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