NHLBI Teaching Dataset
The NHLBI has prepared two datasets suitable for use
in an undergraduate or graduate level biostatistics instruction program. Either
or both of these datasets can be requested at no charge by sending an email to
Mr. Sean Coady at coadys@nhlbi.nih.gov or through regular
mail to Sean Coady, NHLBI/DPPS/EB, 6701 Rockledge Center MSC 7934, Bethesda,
MD 20892.
A longitudinal, epidemiology focused datasets was
developed using the Framingham Heart Study as the source for the data. This
dataset contains three clinic examination and 20 year folloup data on a large
subset of the original Framingham cohort participants. The documentation for the
Framingham dataset contains a variable list and coding help for the data.
A clinical trial focused dataset was developed using
the Digitalis Investigation Group (DIG). This dataset was designed to replicate
the results found in the February 1997 NEJM article. The documentation for the DIG
dataset contains a variable list and annotated forms.
Users are cautioned that these datasets are
completely unsuitable for publication purposes since specific statistical
measures were used to created anonymous versions.
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