MHEO 425 Biostatistics
This course introduces students to statistical methods for public health practice. Students will learn principles of data collection, probability, and descriptive statistics, before moving on to foundations of inference. Topics will include point and interval estimates for categorical and numerical data, hypothesis testing, and the application of statistical modeling with multivariable linear and logistic regression. Application of methods in public health contexts will be addressed, and students will gain proficiency in evaluating statistical scientific studies. Measurement of health equity and of efforts to reduce inequities will be highlighted.
Prerequisite
Must be in the MPH Online Program to be eligible to enroll in this course.