EPID 315 Statistical Research: Data Management & Analysis

5 credits

This course introduces statistical analysis software packages typically encountered in epidemiological research. Students will develop data analysis techniques for dataset analysis for the various software packages.

Prerequisites: MATH 351

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Conduct basic statistical analysis using software
Import data of different types and create a clean dataset
Evaluate correlations between variables of interest
Create data analysis including data visualization specific to epidemiology
Design an effective presentation of findings

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

Apply statistical and other quantitative analysis tools and techniques to issues in public health
Evaluate and analyze data as it relates to health outcomes and prevention, management, and treatment strategies

Total Hours: 60 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 40 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20