Introduction to Biostatistics provides students with an understanding of the methods of biostatistics, applicable to epidemiological and clinical studies. It emphasizes concepts and application of statistical and epidemiological thinking. Basic statistical theory, parametric statistics, correlation, regression, ANOVA, non-parametric statistics, and methods in discrete statistical analysis, along with other quantitative methods including screening tests, will be introduced. This course will emphasize hands-on experience in statistical analysis and interpretation of data from epidemiological studies.
