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Introduction to Statistical Methods
ID 570

Course Information

Description

This course covers basic statistical techniques that are important for analyzing data arising from epidemiology, environmental health and biomedical and other public health-related research. Major topics include descriptive statistics, elements of probability, introduction to estimation and 
hypothesis testing, nonparametric methods, techniques for categorical data, regression analysis, analysis of variance, and elements of study design. Applications are emphasized. Background in algebra and calculus strongly recommended.

Class Notes

This course is restricted to students in the Online SM program.

School Harvard Chan School
Credits 5
Cross Reg

Not Available for Cross Registration

Course Component Online
Instruction Mode Online
Grading Basis HSPH Ordinal
Course Requirements HSPH Online SM Students only