- Statistics
- Statistical Hypothesis Testing
- variability
- regression
- Normal Distribution
- summary measures
- binary data
- Confidence Interval
- p values
- sampling
- P-Value
- Proportional Hazards Model
Biostatistics in Public Health Specialization
Build Statistical Skills for Biological Sciences. Master the tools and methods you need to analyze, interpret, and communicate biostatistical data.
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What you will learn
Calculate summary statistics from public health and biomedical data
Interpret written and visual presentations of statistical data
Evaluate and interpret results of various regression methods
Choose the most appropriate statistical method to answer your research question
Skills you will gain
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Applied Learning Project
In each course, learners will assume the role of a biostatistical consultant helping research teams review and interpret the published scientific literature. Throughout the specializations, learners will return to two important studies, one on asthma medication and another on injectable contraception, to answer the researchers' questions about the published statistical methods and results.
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