APPLIED BIOSTATISTICS

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Study and application of quantitative research and its scope in the fields of Toxicology and Pharmacology. The course presents statistical methods applicable to the type of data and objectives relevant to biomedical science disciplines. It examines the paradigms, premises and theories that underpin quantitative research, its data collection and analysis strategies. Statistical correlation analysis and hypothesis testing are emphasized. These include sampling models and techniques (Probabilistic and Non -Probabilistic), determination of sample size, inferential statistic, and internal and external validity. The writing of research reports is also included, emphasizing the required mathematical language. Also, this course will present the use of computers to perform statistical analysis.