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Mar 19, 2026
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University General Course Catalog 2018-2019 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.
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CHS 788 - Data Science and Statistical Computation in Public Health (3 units)
An introductory-level course in statistical learning and data mining. This course will cover a basic concept of data mining and techniques used in data mining. Students will learn the general concepts of computation statistics with public health application.
Prerequisite(s): CHS 780 .
Grading Basis: Graded
Offered: Every Spring
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. evaluate, justify, and apply appropriate methodological and analytical approaches to address public health research questions.
2. manage and analyze data using classic and modern approaches appropriate for various study designs using software packages such as SAS/R.
3. defend analytical models and the results from statistical inferences to diverse audiences through written and oral presentations.
4. justify and apply statistical theory and methodology in public health and medical research.
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