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 is the key to unlocking the data gathered by researchers and the evidence presented in the scientific literature. In this course, we'll focus on the use of statistical measurement methods within the world of public health research. Along the way, you'll be introduced to a variety of methods and measures, and you'll practice interpreting data and performing calculations on real data from published studies.  Topics include summary measures, visual displays, continuous data, sample size, the normal distribution, binary data, the element of time, and the Kaplan-Meir curve.

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

Approx. 15 hours to complete

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What you will learn

Calculate continuous data measures
Interpret data visualizations
Analyze binary data
Analyze time to event data

Skills you will gain

Statistics
Normal Distribution
summary measures
binary data

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Course 1 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. 15 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

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Week1

Week 1

1 hour to complete

The Role of Statistics in Public Health Research

1 hour to complete

6 videos (Total 64 min)

4 hours to complete

Continuous Data Measures

4 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 88 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

The Normal Distribution

3 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 75 min)

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Binary Data

3 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 78 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

6 videos

Introduction2mBinary Data: Definition and Summarization (Binomial Distribution, P-Hat, SD)11mComparing Distributions of Binary Data: Risk Difference and Relative Risk22mComparing Distributions of Binary Data: Odds Ratios16mA Brief Note About Ratios (Will Also Be Revisited Later in the Course)12mAdditional Examples13m

1 reading

Summative Quiz Solutions10m

2 practice exercises

Practice: Binary Data30mBinary Data1h

Week4

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Dealing with the Element of Time

3 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 85 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

6 videos

Introduction3mTime to Event Data: Definition (Censoring) and Numerical Summary Measures (Incidence Rates)24mNumerically Comparing Groups on Time to Event Outcomes11mSummarizing Time-to-Event Data, Graphically27mGraphically Comparing Groups on Time to Event Outcomes9mAdditional Examples10m

1 reading

Summative Quiz Solutions10m

2 practice exercises

Practice: Dealing with the Element of TimeDealing with Elements of Time1h

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 asthma medication and the other about self-administration of injectable contraception. The two research teams have asked you to help them interpret previously published results in order to inform the planning of their own studies.

2 hours to complete

2 readings

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TOP REVIEWS FROM SUMMARY STATISTICS IN PUBLIC HEALTH

by MZJul 4, 2022

it was an amazing opportunity for me to learn from a great man in the Biostatistics field and importantly from such a great university. all videos were so understandable and comprehensive.

by PSApr 25, 2020

I enjoyed and learnt a lot from the course. Dr. McGready is an excellent teacher. His style of going over the material in great detail helped me understand the concepts well. Thank you Dr. McGready!

by ERJan 22, 2019

Great course. Couple of hiccups along the way, but I think they are all ironed out now. The instructor is excellent at explaining and providing relevant samples to demonstrate course material.

by DSMay 11, 2020

Excellent explanations and interesting quizzes. I really enjoyed the final project. There was some echo throughout the lectures which was somewhat distracting, but that's minor. Thank you very much!

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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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