PUBHLT 0310 - INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH BIOSTATISTICS

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Long Description This course will provide an overview of various statistical methods used in public health practice and research. It will emphasize simulations to reinforce the application of correct methods and proper interpretations. It will also focus on concepts needed to read literature while understanding the statistical methods used. Examples will mostly revolve around public health issues and students will receive hands on training to apply methods using statistical software. Topics include summarizing data, estimation and hypothesis testing techniques such as computing p-values, confidence intervals, t-tests, chi-square tests, analysis of variance, correlation analysis, and linear regression.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: MATH 0020 or any MATH greater than or equal to MATH 0031 or SAT Math Score (620 or greater) or ACT Math score (27 or greater) or Math placement score (61 or greater); LVL: Sophomore or greater

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