Biostatistics is the application of statistical reasoning to the life sciences, and it is the key to unlocking the data gathered by researchers and the evidence presented in the scientific literature. In this course, we'll focus on the use of statistical measurement methods within the world of public health research. Along the way, you'll be introduced to a variety of methods and measures, and you'll practice interpreting data and performing calculations on real data from published studies. Topics include summary measures, visual displays, continuous data, sample size, the normal distribution, binary data, the element of time, and the Kaplan-Meir curve.
This course is part of the Biostatistics in Public Health Specialization
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The recommended math prerequisite is up through and including basic algebra including logarithms and the equation of a line.
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Calculate continuous data measures
Interpret data visualizations
Analyze binary data
Analyze time to event data
Skills you will gain
- Statistics
- Normal Distribution
- summary measures
- binary data
The recommended math prerequisite is up through and including basic algebra including logarithms and the equation of a line.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
The Role of Statistics in Public Health Research
Continuous Data Measures
The Normal Distribution
Binary Data
Dealing with the Element of Time
Course Project
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TOP REVIEWS FROM SUMMARY STATISTICS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
At the beginning of the online courses, I thought, perhaps it will be easy. True to say, once I am working on the assignment and course projects. It is really tough and challenging.
I found this course really useful. It actually made you do work and it wasn't necessarily easy to pass the end of module content, which I feel made the course so much more valuable. Highly recommend.
A great way to get introduced to the field of Biostatistics is through this course ! The content as well as the quizzes are very well designed for entry level public health professionals.
Great course. Couple of hiccups along the way, but I think they are all ironed out now. The instructor is excellent at explaining and providing relevant samples to demonstrate course material.
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