This course is part of the Biostatistics in Public Health Specialization

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Biostatistics in Public Health SpecializationJohns Hopkins University

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Biostatistics is the application of statistical reasoning to the life sciences, and it's the key to unlocking the data gathered by researchers and the evidence presented in the scientific public health literature. In this course, we'll focus on the use of simple regression methods to determine the relationship between an outcome of interest and a single predictor via a linear equation. Along the way, you'll be introduced to a variety of methods, and you'll practice interpreting data and performing calculations on real data from published studies.  Topics include logistic regression, confidence intervals, p-values, Cox regression, confounding, adjustment, and effect modification.

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The recommended math prerequisite is up through and including basic algebra including logarithms and the equation of a line.

Approx. 13 hours to complete

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What you will learn

Practice simple regression methods to determine relationships between an outcome and a predictor
Recognize confounding in statistical analysis
Perform estimate adjustments

Skills you will gain

P-Value
Proportional Hazards Model
Confounding
regression

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Course 3 of 4 in the

Biostatistics in Public Health Specialization

Beginner Level

The recommended math prerequisite is up through and including basic algebra including logarithms and the equation of a line.

Approx. 13 hours to complete

English

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John McGready, PhD, MS

Associate Scientist, Biostatistics

Bloomberg School of Public Health

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Simple Regression Methods

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 148 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

8 videos

Introduction3mSimple Regression: An Overview17mSimple Linear Regression with a Binary (or Nominal Categorical) Predictor14mSimple Linear Regression with a Categorical Predictor22mSimple Linear Regression with a Continuous Predictor25mSimple Linear Regression Model: Estimating the Regression Equation—Accounting for Uncertainty in the Estimates25mMeasuring the Strength of a Linear Association22mAdditional Examples17m

2 readings

Solutions to Linear Regression Practice Quiz10mQuiz 1 Solution10m

2 practice exercises

Practice Quiz: Simple Linear RegressionSimple Linear Regression30m

3 hours to complete

Simple Logistic Regression

3 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 114 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

7 videos

Introduction2mSimple Logistic Regression: An Overview9mSimple Logistic Regression with a Binary (or Categorical) Predictor22mSimple Logistic Regression with a Continuous Predictor25mSimple Logistic Regression: Accounting for Uncertainty in the Estimates15mEstimating Risk and Functions of Risk from Logistic Regression Results16mAdditional Examples21m

2 readings

Solutions to Practice Quiz on Simple Logistic Regression10mQuiz 2 Solutions10m

2 practice exercises

Practice Quiz: Simple Logistic RegressionLogistic Regression30m

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Simple Cox Proportional Hazards Regression

3 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 101 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

7 videos

Introduction2mSimple Cox Regression: An Overview17mSimple Cox Regression with a Binary (or Categorical) Predictor17mSimple Cox Regression with a Continuous Predictor23mSimple Cox Regression: Accounting for Uncertainty in the Estimates14mEstimating Survival Curves from Cox Regression Results11mAdditional Examples14m

2 readings

Solutions for Practice Quiz on Simple Cox Regression15mSolutions to Summative Quiz 310m

2 practice exercises

Practice Quiz: Simple Cox Proportional Hazards RegressionSimple Cox Regression30m

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Confounding, Adjustment, and Effect Modification

3 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 117 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

10 videos

Introduction57sConfounding: A Formal Definition and Some Examples15mAdjusted Estimates: Presentation, Interpretation, and Utility for Assessing Confounding11mAdjusted Estimates: The General Idea Behind the Computations8mAdditional Examples7mEffect modification: Introduction with an analytic example17mEffect modification: Tree damage and elevation example15mEffect modification: Examples from the literature16mConfounding versus effect modification: A review7mAdditional examples15m

1 reading

Solutions to Summative Quiz 410m

2 practice exercises

Practice Quiz: Confounding and Effect Modification30mConfounding and Effect Modification30m

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Course Project

During this module, you get the chance to demonstrate what you've learned by putting yourself in the shoes of biostatistical consultant on two different studies, one about self-administration of injectable contraception and one about medical appointment scheduling in Brazil. The two research teams have asked you to help them interpret previously published results in order to inform the planning of their own studies. If you've already taken other courses in this specialization, then this scenario will be familiar.

2 hours to complete

1 reading

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TOP REVIEWS FROM SIMPLE REGRESSION ANALYSIS IN PUBLIC HEALTH

by ABApr 17, 2020

Dives in depth into regression coefficients and intercept, how to interpret them, and how to evaluate significance.

by ZAJun 4, 2020

Thank you so much for a beautiful explanation and presentation of topics that a lot of physicians tend struggle with, by making it understandable and logical

by UKJul 26, 2019

Very practical course. The tutor makes complex concepts seem easy.

by SSJul 23, 2022

I really enjoyed learning this course. Very informative. Thanks a lot.

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About the Biostatistics in Public Health Specialization

This specialization is intended for public health and healthcare professionals, researchers, data analysts, social workers, and others who need a comprehensive concepts-centric biostatistics primer. Those who complete the specialization will be able to read and respond to the scientific literature, including the Methods and Results sections, in public health, medicine, biological science, and related fields. Successful learners will also be prepared to participate as part of a research team.

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