HLSC 6510 - Health Sciences: Statistical Research Methods I

3 hours

Introductory course in statistics for students interested in doing research in the health sciences. Students develop skills in conducting basic quantitative statistical analyses using statistical software, such as SPSS, interpreting the output and drawing appropriate conclusions, and reporting the results in a narrative format. Students are introduced to epidemiology and the use of statistical methods for determining the distribution and determinants of health-related states in populations.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the doctoral program in health sciences or related doctoral program; or consent of instructor.

Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40