Biostatistics for Health Data

Spring 2025 > Health Sciences > PUBH.5770 > 031

Course No: PUBH.5770-031; SIS Class Nbr: 5201; SIS Term: 3430
Course Status: Open

Course Description

This is a practical course in biostatistical methods for health research. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the use and interpretation of standard biostatistical methods. Topics include probability and sampling distributions, regression and ANOVA, methods for analyzing rates and proportions, power and sample size calculations. Students will gain experience in using a statistical software package to apply and expand their data analysis skills.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Karyn Heavner
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When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2025 Spring: Jan 21 to May 08
  • Course Level: Graduate
  • Tuition: $1800 | Pay as little as $367/mo for this course.
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  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: M.P.H. in Epidemiology, M.S. in Health Information Management: Health Informatics Option, DNP in Nursing Practice, Graduate Certificate in Public Health Studies

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