CHS 729 - Applied Multivariable Statistics In Social & Behavior Health

(3 units)

This is course presents applications of multivariable statistics related to social and behavioral sciences. It provides statistical techniques for exploring and summarizing multivariable data using numerical methods to uncover hidden information and patterns.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): Admission into Doctoral Program in Public Health.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
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. effectively defend research methodology and findings through concise scientific writing and oral presentations.
3. manage and analyze data using classic and modern approaches appropriate for various study designs using software packages such as SAS, R, STATA, SPlus, and WinBUGS.
4. defend analytical models and the results from statistical inferences to diverse audiences through written and oral presentations.

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