HEM707

Biostatistics

Health Sciences
700 level
2 credit units
112 pages
13 units

This course introduces biostatistics to students. It covers basic concepts, sources, and uses of statistics. Students will learn about survey types, sampling techniques, data collection, analysis, presentation, and report writing. The course equips students with the ability to understand and apply biostatistical methods in various contexts and to evaluate statistical information critically.

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About this course

Difficulty: Intermediate
Study hours: 65 hours
Maths: Intermediate
Content: Theoretical, practical
Practical work: No

How it is assessed

Assignments
Tutor marked assessments
Final examination

What you'll read

The real module and unit structure of HEM707, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.

Module 1

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HEM707 · UNIT1: BIOSTATISTICS: BASIC CONCEPTS OF BIOSTATISTICS

After reading through the course guide, you will have a general understanding of what this Unit is all about and how it fits into the structure of this course. This is an important Unit in the programme in Diploma in HIV/AIDS Education and Management. The Unit focuses on the definition of biostatistics and types of statistics.

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What you should be able to do

Define biostatistics and its applications
Identify and classify variables
Calculate and interpret measures of central tendency
Apply sampling techniques
Analyze and present data
Write a research report

What it prepares you for

Careers

Data Analyst
Health Statistician
Research Assistant
Epidemiologist
Public Health Officer

Where it is applied

Healthcare
Public Health
Research
Government
Pharmaceuticals

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

Module 4: BIOSTATISTICS: MEASURES OF VARIABILITY
Unit 4: Measures of Variability
Understanding the application of variance and standard deviation requires a solid foundation in mathematical concepts and statistical reasoning.
Module 9: BIOSTATISTICS: SAMPLING
Unit 9: Sampling
Requires understanding of probability theory and potential biases in sample selection.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 65 hours in total. Yours will differ.

Week 1Module 1: BIOSTATISTICS: BASIC CONCEPTS OF BIOSTATISTICS
- Unit 1: Basic Concepts of Biostatistics · 5 hours
  Define biostatistics. Explain why study statistics. Identify types of statistics.
Week 2Module 2: BIOSTATISTICS: VARIABLES AND MEASUREMENT
- Unit 2: Variables and Measurement · 5 hours
  Define variables. Examine measurement. Identify scales of measurement.
Week 3Module 3: BIOSTATISTICS: MEASURES OF LOCATION
- Unit 3: Measures of Location · 5 hours
  Define measures of location. Identify types of measures of location. Understand statistical usage.
Week 4Module 4: BIOSTATISTICS: MEASURES OF VARIABILITY
- Unit 4: Measures of Variability · 5 hours
  Define measures of dispersion. Identify types of measures of variability. Understand statistical usage.
Week 5Module 5: BIOSTATISTICS: SOURCES OF STATISTICS
- Unit 5: Sources of Statistics · 5 hours
  Identify sources of statistics. Determine problems. Understand data collection.
Week 6Module 6: BIOSTATISTICS
- Unit 6: Use of Statistics · 5 hours
  Identify uses of statistics. Determine problems. Understand limitations.
Week 7Module 7: BIOSTATISTICS: TYPES OF STUDIES
- Unit 7: Types of Studies · 5 hours
  Identify types of studies. Determine problems. Understand limitations.
Week 8Module 8: BIOSTATISTICS: RESEARCH PROCEDURE
- Unit 8: Research Procedure · 5 hours
  Identify goals of research. Discuss stages of research. Understand theory and research.
Week 9Module 9: BIOSTATISTICS: SAMPLING
- Unit 9: Sampling · 5 hours
  Define sampling. Explain types of sampling. Discuss use of sampling.
Week 10Module 10: BIOSTATISTICS: DATA COLLECTION
- Unit 10: Data Collection · 5 hours
  Identify methods of data collection. Explain similarities and differences. Discuss use of methods.
Week 11Module 11: BIOSTATISTICS: DATA ANALYSIS
- Unit 11: Data Analysis · 5 hours
  Understand establishment of categories. Explain categorization of data. Discuss tabulation of data. Explain statistical analysis.
Week 12Module 12: BIOSTATISTICS: DATA PRESENTATION
- Unit 12: Data Presentation · 5 hours
  Understand use of figures. Explain use of tables. Discuss use of graphs.
Week 13Module 13: REPORT WRITING
- Unit 13: Report Writing · 5 hours
  Understand research report. Explain report writing. Discuss implications.

Preparing for the exam

What to do

Review definitions of key statistical terms from Units 1-2 weekly
Practice calculating mean, median, and mode using sample datasets from Unit 3
Understand the differences between probability and non-probability sampling from Unit 9
Focus on data presentation methods (tables, graphs) from Unit 12
Outline the key components of a research report as covered in Unit 13

Questions students ask about this course

What is HEM707 about?

How many units does HEM707 have?

HEM707, Biostatistics, has 13 units across 1 module, over 112 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is HEM707?

HEM707 carries 2 credit units, at 700 level in Health Sciences.

Is HEM707 hard?

HEM707 is rated intermediate level, with intermediate mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work.

How long does HEM707 take to study?

About 65 hours of study, spread across its 13 units.

How is HEM707 assessed?

HEM707 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.

What can I do with HEM707?

Data Analyst, Health Statistician, Research Assistant, Epidemiologist and Public Health Officer.

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