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Fundamentals of Statistics

EPI2012
Two hours English

Fundamentals of Statistics

Fundementals of Statistics
1 Introduction to Statistics (Data, Variables, Scales and Parameters)
2 Study Designs and The Statistical Framework
3 Measures of Centrality
4 Measures of Variation
5 Measures of Positing
6 The Normal Distribution
7 Inferential Statistics (Standard Error & Confidence Intervals)
8 Hypothesis Testing
9 Sampling Methods
10 Screening Tests
11 Risk Measures
12 Data Visualization
13 Excel and/or SPSS practice 1
14 Excel and/or SPSS practice 2
15 Vital Statistics
1.1 Mapped to: K.1

Define and identify different types of data and variables

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Assessment Methods Quiz and Exams
1.2 Mapped to: K.2

Understand and apply concepts related to descriptive & inferential statistics

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1.3 Mapped to: K.2

Describe and interpret different data visualization methods

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2.1 Mapped to: S.4

Calculate and utilize statistical analysis methods

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2.2 Mapped to: S.4

Interpret basic results of data analysis

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2.3 Mapped to: S.4

Apply available statistical and data analysis software (SPSS and/or Excel) in data analysis and presentation

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3.1 Mapped to: V.2

Recognize and explain the value of statistics health sciences

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Assessment
Weight
Quiz
10%
Mid-term Exam
20%
Assignment
20%
Final Exam
50%
Total
100%