May 16, 2024  
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SPH 519 - Biostatistics I


Course Career Graduate
Units 3
Approved Hours 3-0-1
Fee index 6
Faculty Public Health
Department Public Health
Typically Offered either term

Description
An introduction to elementary biostatistical methods used to analyze epidemiologic data. Topics will include analysis of 2 x 2 tables, nonparametric methods, linear regression, analysis of variance, direct and indirect standardization, and analysis of censored data. Prerequisite: Introductory statistics course or consent of Instructor. Note: Credit may not be obtained for both PHS 598 and SPH 519.