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.

Simple Regression Analysis in Public Health

Simple Regression Analysis in Public Health
This course is part of Biostatistics in Public Health Specialization

Instructor: John McGready, PhD, MS
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Practice simple regression methods to determine relationships between an outcome and a predictor
Recognize confounding in statistical analysis
Perform estimate adjustments
Skills you'll gain
- Statistics
- Public Health and Disease Prevention
- Data Literacy
- Statistical Inference
- Quantitative Research
- Probability & Statistics
- Correlation Analysis
- Medical Science and Research
- Biostatistics
- Regression Analysis
- Logistic Regression
- Statistical Analysis
- Epidemiology
- Risk Modeling
- Public Health
- Risk Analysis
- Statistical Modeling
- Statistical Methods
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