Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
STAT-0002
Organization's ID:
491
Organization:
Statistics.com
Location:
Online
Length:
8 weeks (120 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Biostatistics
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide a comprehensive overview of statistical methods and techniques used in health and medicine. It covers the principles of probability, the construction and interpretation of confidence intervals, the significance of statistical versus medical results, and the design and analysis of clinical trials. Special emphasis is placed on the practical application of these methods to real-world medical research and decision-making.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand and apply basic and advanced statistical concepts relevant to medical research.
  • Interpret the results of medical tests and clinical trials using statistical reasoning.
  • Develop skills in designing and analyzing clinical research studies.
  • Assess medical research findings with an understanding of statistical significance and medical implications.

General Topics:

  • Probability in Health and Medicine
  • Confidence Intervals
  • Statistical vs. Medical Significance
  • Statistical Tests for Quantitative Data
  • Introduction to Designs for Clinical Trials
  • ROC Curves
  • Relative Risk (RR) and Odds Ratio (OR)
  • Introductory Survival Analysis
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Discussion
  • Textbook readings

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Quizzes
  • Graded practical exercises and discussion forums

Minimum Passing Score:

73%
Supplemental Materials