PUBH 5330 - Statistical Methods in Epidemiology

(3 credits)

Prerequisites: PUBH 5310 and PUBH 5400. This is an intermediate class in basic statistical methods used with epidemiological research. This basic skills class focuses on the theory and rationale of the statistical methods used for data analysis. Specific statistical methods will be presented, as well as exercises to refine the student’s skill with data analyses. The class content is presented from a practical perspective. The emphasis of the course is on understanding the fundamental measures, principles of hypothesis testing, and statistical interpretation. A general knowledge of statistics and epidemiological methods is expected, as well as basic computer literacy (SAS or SPSS specifically), and familiarity with intermediate-level biostatistics. The class is taught through lectures and classroom exercises to promote these applied skills. This course does not require intensive memorization (e.g., of formulae); rather it aims to provide in-depth training for epidemiological reasoning, calculations, and research methods using statistical analyses and contemporary technology.

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