Stat 578 Survival Analysis

Time-to-event data subject to random and/or deliberate censoring. Specialized models and procedures that accommodate censoring are presented. Parametric models and methods, including accelerated failure time models, the Kaplan-Meier estimate of survival, Cox proportionate hazards model, the extended Cox model, and frailty models. Software package such as S-PLUS is used. Recommended prerequisite: Stat 452/552.