Masterclass: Simulation studies

Simulation studies are an invaluable tool for statistical research. They help us to understand the properties of statistical methods and to compare different methods. To perform a meaningful simulation study, careful thought must be put into planning, coding, analysis, presentation and interpretation. Unfortunately, simulation studies are frequently planned poorly and reported woefully.

In this session, statistician Dr Tim Morris, will help you to understand how simulation studies work, giving you the understanding to critique published simulation studies and to go about designing one yourself .

Links

• Read Dr Tim Morris' research paper: 'Using simulation studies to evaluate statistical methods'
• Dr Tim Morris' academic profile

This event is part of a Masterclass series organised by the UCL Network of Applied Statisticians in Health.