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Last updated: 4 March 2022
Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)Trimester 3: Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
Nil
HSH746
Online independent and collaborative learning including 1 x 2 hours face to face or online computer practical each week
Online independent and collaborative learning including 1 x 2 hour online computer practical each week
In this introductory unit on biostatistics, students will explore the philosophical basis of statistical thought, examine fundamental statistical concepts and methods and explore their application in a variety of health settings. The delivery of the Unit is designed to facilitate the syntheses of the basic components of learning through practical exercises, statistical computing labs and the application of biostatistical techniques to realistic health-related data. The main topic areas covered will include: descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, comparison of means, inference on proportions, contingency tables, correlation and basic regression concepts.
Identify the basic data types and summarise them.
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
ULO2
Critique basic sample designs.
ULO3
Apply basic statistical analysis techniques using statistical software and interpret the results.
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO3: Digital literacy
ULO4
Calculate and interpret confidence intervals.
ULO5
Apply regression techniques to study the association between variables.
ULO6
Conduct a statistical analysis which integrates different statistical techniques and interpret the results.
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO2: CommunicationGLO4: Critical thinkingGLO5: Problem solvingGLO6: Self-management
Assessment 1: Data manipulation and analysis
Equivalent to 1000 words
20%
Assessment 2: Data manipulation, analysis and interpretation
Equivalent to 1500 words
30%
Assessment 3: Examination
2 hours
50%
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
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