2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
    Jul 31, 2025  
2025-2026 University Catalog
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BIO 401 - Biostatistics

Description

This course in Applied Basic Biostatistics offers a practical application of fundamental statistical concepts and methods using computer software in solving biological and health-related problems. A variety of topics, including understanding of variable types and measurement levels, descriptive statistics (graphical and numerical summaries), principles of probability/probability distribution and statistical inferences involving bivariate analyses (such as independent sample t-test, paired sample t-test, one-way ANOVA, correlations/ simple linear regression and chi-square test/binary logistic regression) will be covered. Using a hands-on problem-based learning (PBL) approach, the course equips learners with the tools for understanding and analyzing data and interpreting results using statistical software such as SPSS, without requiring prior computing experience. 


Course Delivery Model(s): Online

Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Total Hours: 135
Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Repeatable (# of times): 5

Grade Type: Letter



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