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Applied Biostatistics

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
MoWeFr 3p.m. – 3:50p.m.		 University Hall Y04-4110 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
MoWeFr 3p.m. – 3:50p.m.
Location
University Hall Y04-4110
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course provides an introduction to applied biostatistics and corresponding statistical computing using one of common statistical software such as Statistical Applications Software or Stata. Course content includes basic probability, estimation using descriptive statistics, i.e., means, proportions, variances, correlation, and linear regression. Inferential statistical methods based on the central limit theorem, confidence intervals, and p-values will be covered. Hypothesis testing will be conducted for 1-sample, 2-sample, 2-sample designs using analysis of variance (ANOVA), analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), linear regression and logistic regression.

Prerequisites

EHS 280 (Statistics for Health Professions) or equivalent.

Guest registration opens August 18

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

University Hall Y04-4110

Enrolled / Capacity

8 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Philimon Gona

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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