Conference Agenda

Simulation studies are an invaluable tool for biostatistical research, as you will see at the ISCB46 conference this week, where they will play a prominent role in many presentations. You may even be presenting one of your own. Do you have the confidence to thoughtfully critique someone’s simulation study, or to defend yours? Although it is tempting to think of a simulation studies as a mere coding exercise, we have a rather different view. This short course will focus on the design of simulation studies, following the ADEMP framework (Aims, Data-generating mechanisms, Estimands, Methods of Analysis, Performance measures). Practical sessions will be interactive rather than computer-based, involving group discussions and debates on issues around the design of simulation studies.