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PUBH401 Biostatistics in Public Health

  • Department Public Health
  • Level Upper
  • Format Online
  • Credits 3

Description

This course provides a foundational overview of statistical techniques employed in public health research. It encompasses fundamental probability theory, descriptive statistics, principles of statistical inference, regression and correlation methodologies, and analysis of variance in understanding public health research data. In this course, students will develop a proposal for a statistical analysis of a public health research topic of interest to them.

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Prerequisites

PUBH 301 Introduction to Public Health, PUBH 302 Research Methods in Public Health, PUBH 303 Public Health Policy and Leadership, PUBH 304 Introduction to Epidemiology, PUBH 305 Environmental Public Health, PUBH 306 Critical Issues in Public Health

Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC)

To be designated as a Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) course, all instructional materials will be provided at no cost to students. These may include Open Educational Resources (OER), free materials, or library resources. Check your syllabus for more information.

Sections

Listing all available sections for this course, including their term, duration, and dates.
Term Dates Term & Duration Format
March 2, 2026 to April 26, 2026 Spring II - 8 Week Online
June 29, 2026 to August 23, 2026 Summer II - 8 Week Online