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PHHE 605 - Biostatistics in Public Health

Introduction to the use of biostatistical analysis of health indicators, vital statistics, population and demographic variables, and other data important to the practice of public health. Includes basic descriptive and analytical statistical concepts, visual presentation of data, and use of public access data sets with emphasis on the use of biostatistics in designing, implementing, and evaluating public health programs, measures that complement epidemiological techniques, and statistical methods commonly used in biomedical and health research. Includes an introduction to the use of a computer-based statistical software program.

Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Admitted MPH students or consent of school.

Credits: 3