Overview
Description
Introduction to theory and methods for the analysis of categorical data including analysis of contingency tables, chi-square and exact tests and logistic models.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- with at least an “A”
CHS 703
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHS 703 with at least an “A”.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall
Terms
fall
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- evaluate, justify, and apply appropriate methodological and analytical approaches to address public health research questions .
- manage and analyze data using classic and modern approaches appropriate for various study designs using software packages such as SAS, R, STATA, SPlus, and WinBUGS.
- interpret results from statistical analyses of epidemiologic studies.
- defend analytical models and the results from statistical analyses to diverse audiences through written and oral presentations.
- justify and apply statistical theory and methodology in public health and medical research.