Course	Section	Credits	Instructor	Dates	Status	Call Number
PBH	1001	3 (3 max credits)	Mukhopadhyay Dwaipayan	Jan. 19, 2027 to May. 8, 2027	Open	26728

Description

This course provides an introduction to biostatistical concepts and reasoning and provides a survey of data and data types. Specific topics include tools for describing central tendency and variability in data; methods for performing inference on population means and proportions via sample data; statistical hypothesis testing and its application to group comparisons; issues of power and sample size in study designs; and random sample and other study types. While there are some formulae and computational elements to the course, the emphasis is on interpretation and concepts.

Prerequisites

Notes

This is an Internet class; refer to Canvas instructions at https://unlv.instructure.com.
Technical requirements for this course, purchased at the student's expense, include: access to Wifi, computer (no chrome books or tablets). In addition, you may be required to download free software to be used throughout the semester.

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