Discuss two concepts in this course that you believe will be most applicable to the professional discipline
Given the readings and assignments in the course:
Identify and briefly discuss two concepts in this course that you believe will be most applicable to the professional discipline you will enter upon completion of your degree program.
What is the importance of these concepts to the professional discipline?
How will you use these concepts in your future career?
Optional: Offer feedback on how the course and/or facilitation of the course can be improved.
Module 1
Describe data using frequency measures.
Define the types of data that are commonly used in research.
Calculate and describe a population using descriptive statistics.
Module 2
Distinguish between one-sample and two-sample populations.
Distinguish between and calculate one-sample and two-sample tests for categorical and continuous variables.
Module 3
Distinguish between and calculate the Odds Ratio, Relative Risk, and Analysis of Variance.
Module 4
Differentiate between logistic and linear regression.
Interpret the results from the two models (logistic versus linear) that are provided.
Reflection is a mental process that challenges you to use critical thinking to examine the course information, analyze it carefully, make connections with previous knowledge and experience, and draw conclusions based on the resulting ideas. A well-cultivated critical thinker raises vital questions and problems, formulating them clearly and precisely; gathers and assesses relevant information, using abstract ideas to interpret it effectively; comes to well-reasoned conclusions and solutions, testing them against relevant criteria and standards; thinks open-mindedly within alternative systems of thought, recognizing and assessing, as need be, their assumptions, implications, and practical consequences; and communicates effectively with others in figuring out solutions to complex problems. (Paul & Elder, 2008)
In order to earn maximum credit, the comment should be more than your opinion, and more than a quick “off the top of your head” response. Be sure to support your statements, cite sources properly, cite within the text of your comments, and list your reference(s). The response must be a minimum of 250 words.
Paul, R. & Elder, L. (February 2008). The miniature guide to critical thinking concepts and tools. Foundation for Critical Thinking Press
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Course Overview
This course introduces the principles of biostatistics and its role in public health research and policy making. It explores the different types of data that occur, including binary, categorical, continuous, and qualitative versus quantitative. This course will introduce the appropriate statistical test used for one- and two-sample populations, as well as how to accurately interpret the results of a statistical test. The successful student will be able to distinguish the types of data and statistical analyses that are appropriate in a given study design, and effectively communicate the results of the analyses.
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