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CHS 789

Biostatistical Theory

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
Average gradeA
Standard

Overview

Description

An introduction to bio-statistical theory used in public health and biomedical research. The fundamental statistical concepts and methods such as distribution of random variable, central limit theorem, interval estimation, hypothesis testing, maximum likelihood estimation, generalized linear models, EM algorithm, mixed/hierarchical model and GEE will be covered.

Requirements

Recommended Preparation

  • Calculus II
  • an introductory biostatistics course
Original catalog text

Recommended Preparation

Calculus II; an introductory biostatistics course.

Units

Lecture3

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Offered: Every Fall

Terms

fall

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • apply probability theory to important public health and biomedical problems.
  • apply the properties of random sample to interval estimation and hypothesis testing.
  • apply maximal likelihood theory in public health and biomedical research.
  • demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the basic concepts of modern statistical theory and their probabilistic foundation.