BSHS 450 - Healthcare Biostatistics

Min Units: 3
Max Units: 3
This course is designed to prepare the health science student to apply the concepts of research design and statistical analysis within the healthcare environment. Research skills developed in this course will emphasize a systematic and scientific approach to problem solving. The class will provide an overview of problem formulation, hypothesis generation, study design, measurement, data collection, and analysis. Additionally, there will be a focus on statistical concepts: descriptive analysis, univariate analysis, bivariate and multivariate analysis. This course is purposefully designed to be an appropriate course for undergraduate students pursuing either clinical or non-clinical careers in healthcare. (U) Fall
Prerequisite(s): BSHS or PHE student; and junior standing