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Summary Statistics in Public Health
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 15 hours
  • Course by Johns Hopkins University
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About

Biostatistics is the application of statistical reasoning to the life sciences, and it is the key to unlocking the data gathered by researchers and the evidence presented in the scientific literature. In this course, we'll focus on the use of statistical measurement methods within the world of public health research. Along the way, you'll be introduced to a variety of methods and measures, and you'll practice interpreting data and performing calculations on real data from published studies. Topics include summary measures, visual displays, continuous data, sample size, the normal distribution, binary data, the element of time, and the Kaplan-Meir curve.

Modules

The Role of Statistics in Public Health Research

    • 6 Videos
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  • Welcome
  • Introduction and Overview
  • Samples Versus Population
  • Considerations with Regard to Study Design
  • Data Types and Summarization
  • Additional Examples

Formative Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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  • Practice Quiz: The Role of Statistics in Public Health Research

Continuous Data Measures

    • 6 Videos
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  • Introduction
  • Useful Summary Statistics
  • Visual Displays
  • The Role of Sample Size on Sample Based Estimates
  • Comparing Distributions of Continuous Data
  • Additional Examples

Formative Assessment

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  • Practice: Continuous Data Measures

Summative Assessment

    • 1 Readings
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  • Continuous Data Measures

1 Readings

  • Summative Quiz Solutions

The Normal Distribution

    • 5 Videos
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  • Introduction
  • The Standard Normal Distribution Defined
  • Applying the Principles of the Normal Distribution to Sample Data to Estimate Characteristics of Population Data
  • What Happens When We Apply the Properties of the Normal Distribution to Data Not Approximately Normal: A Warning
  • Additional Examples

Formative Assessment

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  • Practice: The Normal Distribution

Summative Assessment

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  • The Normal Distribution

Binary Data

    • 6 Videos
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  • Introduction
  • Binary Data: Definition and Summarization (Binomial Distribution, P-Hat, SD)
  • Comparing Distributions of Binary Data: Risk Difference and Relative Risk
  • Comparing Distributions of Binary Data: Odds Ratios
  • A Brief Note About Ratios (Will Also Be Revisited Later in the Course)
  • Additional Examples

Formative Assessment

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  • Practice: Binary Data

Summative Assessment

    • 1 Readings
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  • Binary Data

1 Readings

  • Summative Quiz Solutions

Dealing with the Element of Time

    • 6 Videos
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  • Introduction
  • Time to Event Data: Definition (Censoring) and Numerical Summary Measures (Incidence Rates)
  • Numerically Comparing Groups on Time to Event Outcomes
  • Summarizing Time-to-Event Data, Graphically
  • Graphically Comparing Groups on Time to Event Outcomes
  • Additional Examples

Formative Assessment

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  • Practice: Dealing with the Element of Time

Summative Assessment

    • 1 Readings
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  • Dealing with Elements of Time

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  • Summative Quiz Solutions

Biostatistical Consulting Project (1 attempt per day allowed)

    • 2 Readings
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  • Course Project Quiz

2 Readings

  • Biostatistical Consulting Project
  • Course Project Quiz Solutions

Auto Summary

"Summary Statistics in Public Health" is a foundational course in Health & Fitness offered by Coursera. It focuses on biostatistics and its application in public health research. Learners will explore statistical measurement methods, interpret data, and perform calculations using real data from published studies. Key topics include summary measures, visual displays, continuous data, and the Kaplan-Meir curve. The course lasts 900 minutes and offers Starter, Professional, and Paid subscription options, making it ideal for those interested in public health and statistical analysis.

John McGready, PhD, MS
Instructor

John McGready, PhD, MS