PUH 5302 - Applied Biostatistics

Description

Identifies patterns in data and guides students to interpret the findings in a public health context. Examines topics in biostatistical concepts and reasoning as they are used in health sciences and public health. Specific topics include descriptive statistics, probability, sampling, study designs, hypothesis testing, and non-parametric statistics as they pertain to health research. Summarizing scientific evidence is emphasized.

Outcomes

1. Explain the foundational concepts of biostatistical analysis.
2. Discuss the role of biostatistical analysis in public health research.
3. Apply descriptive statistics commonly used to summarize health data.
4. Formulate scientific questions into statistical hypotheses.
5. Determine the limitations of evidence in informing public health decisions.
6. Interpret results of statistical analyses in public health research.
7. Recommend solutions to public health problems using biostatistical methods.

PreRequisites

None

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