Chi-square and Beyond for 2x2 Tables

NOTE: Due to the coronavirus outbreak, all courses will now be delivered online through a live video feed. You can expect the same level of group and individual support as you would have received in our face-to-face courses. 

Details

When data is collected from 2 binary variables on the same individuals or items, the data may be displayed as a 2 by 2 table. It is often of interest to determine whether there is some form of association between the two variables in the table, for example, comparing the % who test positive between two treatment groups, or between 2 subgroups such as males and females. The chi-square test is most commonly used by researchers to compare the percentage of individuals in two groups who share a trait.

However, there are many other statistics that may be applied to a 2x2 table to provide more useful information and this course aims to help guide the researcher through alternative analyses to decide on the most appropriate investigation of their data.

The following tests and concepts are covered in the course:

• Fishers exact testing
• Absolute Risk Reduction (ARR)
• Proportions tests
• Number needed to treat (NNT)
• Relative risk (RR)
• Attributable risk (AR)
• Odds ratio (OR)
• Kappa
• Sensitivity and specificity
• Positive and negative predictive values
• Likelihood ratios

For each statistic we consider the interpretation and appropriate usages.

Fees

Course fees

External Delegates (Non-UCL)	£125.00
UCL Staff, Students, Alumni	£62.50 *
Staff and Doctoral Students from ICH/GOSH	FREE †

* Valid UCL email address and/or UCL alumni number required upon registration. Please note, this category does not include hospital staff unless you hold an official contract with the university.

† Limited free spaces available. If there are no free places remaining, Staff and Doctoral Students from ICH/GOSH can still register at the UCL rate.

Cancellations

Please note that no refunds will be given for non-attendance or cancellations made within 5 working days of the start of the course. For delegates attending courses on funded places, a £50 fee will be charged for late cancellation, non-attendance or partial-attendance.

Future Dates

Dates	Time	Apply
17 - 18 March 2021	9.30am - 1.00pm^	Book Now
22 - 23 June 2021	9.30am - 1.00pm^	Book Now

^We recommend logging in 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to access materials and ensure the course can start promptly at 9.30am.

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"I found this course extremely interesting and useful. It clarified many points of definitions and limitations of the different tests. I thought the practicals were essential and useful to consolidate the points learnt.”

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