College calculus and ability to use a personal computer. Or, permission of instructor. This course will provide an introduction to the basic concepts of statistics as applied to the bio-medical and public health sciences.
Emphasis is on the use and interpretation of statistical tools for data analysis.
A Foundation for Analysis in the Health Sciences. , 7th ed. 1999, John Wiley and Sons, New York. Introduction to the Practice of Statistics , 2nd ed. 1993, W.H. Freeman and Co., New York. Can be purchased at Campus Computer Store. Please see me if you do not have access to Stata. There will be 4 homework assignments, generally due on Wednesdays one week after they are assigned.