Introduction to Statistics for Health Sciences

This course offers an introduction to critical appraisal skills in assessing evidence presented in health science, with a focus on real-life relevance. The application of statistical methods to the study of research questions will be explored in terms of both descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics to be included are: randomized experiments and observational studies, measurements, frequency distribution, measures of central tendency and variability, correlation and regression, sample survey, probability, confidence intervals construction and hypothesis testing. 

 

This course has multiple sections and delivery modes; please check MyOntarioTech for further details.
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): 24 credit hours
Credit restriction(s): STAT 2010U and STAT 2020U and STAT 2800U (for all BSc (Hons) students)  

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.