PBH 365: Pub Hlth Biostatistics
Section: 1002

Course Section Credits Instructor Dates Status Call Number
PBH 365 1002 3 (3 max credits) Kim Jihye Jan. 21, 2025 to May. 10, 2025 Open 25938

Description

This course provides an introduction to biostatistical concepts and reasoning and provides a survey of data and data types. Specific topics include tools for describing central tendency and variability in data; methods for performing inference on population means and proportions via sample data; statistical hypothesis testing and its application to group comparisons; issues of power and sample size in study designs; and random sample and other study types. While there are some formulae and computational elements to the course, the emphasis is on interpretation and concepts.

Prerequisites

MATH 124 or higher and PBH 205

Notes

This is an Internet class; refer to Canvas instructions at https://unlv.instructure.com.Technical requirements for this course, purchased at the student's expense, include: access to Wifi, computer (no chrome books or tablets). In addition, you may be required to download free software to be used throughout the semester.

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