EP9. Why The World Needs Biostatistics with Dr. Richard Webster

Behind The Numbers

English - November 23, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
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This week we are delighted to host our very first biostatistician/methodologist on the show, Dr. Richard Webster! Dr. Webster conducts research out of the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). In this episode, Dr. Webster sheds light on the difference between biostatistics, data science, and machine learning, what exactly a methodologist is, and important lessons for graduate and post-doctoral students to set themselves up for success. Enjoy!