Epidemiology and Biostatistics I

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This course presents epidemiologic principles and biostatistical methods essential to health research and practice. Data from a variety of public health research studies will be used to draw inferences about the health status of populations (e.g. identify patterns, determinants, and disparities in health outcomes). Biostatistical techniques are used to examine relationships among contributing factors for population health in order to plan and evaluate health services and programs. Epidemiological methods for conducting studies will be discussed in detail, with an emphasis on group and population methods used to inform evidence-based health decision-making, program planning, and policy development. Ethical issues related to the application of biostatistics and data privacy, such as IRB requirements, genomics, population genetics, clinical trials, and public health epidemiological studies are addressed.