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140.624.88 STATISTICAL METHODS IN PUBLIC HEALTH IV

Department: Biostatistics
Term: 4th term
Credits: (4 credits)
Contact: Judy Holzer
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructor:
Description:

Expands students’ abilities to conduct and report the results of a valid statistical analysis of quantitative public health information. Develops more advanced skills in multiple regression models, focusing on log-linear models and on techniques for the evaluation of survival and longitudinal data. Also presents methods for the measurement of agreement, validity, and reliability.

Student Evaluation: Student evaluation based on problem sets, a data analysis project, and a final exam.
Location: Internet
Enrollment Minimum: 10
Enrollment Restriction: Pacific Rim DrPH cohort only
Instructor Consent: No consent required
For consent, contact: jholzer@jhsph.edu
Prerequisite:

Introduction to Online Learning is required prior to participating in any of the School's Internet-based courses. and 140.623

Auditors Allowed: No
Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Catalog Subcommittee Actions: TermId, CourseOfferRationaleNote, .02/27/2013;
Special Comments: Course Materials Fee is $40.00
Frequency Schedule: One Year Only
Next Offered: 2013-2014