Non-Parametric Statistics for Health Professions

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Pre-requisites: Precalculus and Differential Calculus Course. The course presents the basic concepts of statistical inference related to hypothesis testing and statistical methods for non -normal variables. These methods represent an alternative to traditional parametric methods, for which normality is essential. Appl ications to research in Health Science area are presented. Statistical packages as well as online interactive calculators available at the World Wide Web are used along with the traditional hand solving methods for mathematical problems. Active learning st rategies and methodologies are used. FARM 7115 - Introductory Practicum. One and a half (1.50) credits. Pre-requisites: FARM 7166, FARM 7116, FARM 7105, FARM 7135, FARM 7117, FARM 7206. This practice is designed to provide the student an ample vision of the science and the profession of pharmacy and existing career opportunities. The student observes, practices, and analyzes, according to his/her level of development, the responsibilities and activities that pharmacist carry out in a variety of settings, with emphasis on those as members of a team.