Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
STAT-0045
Organization's ID:
466
Organization:
Statistics.com
Length:
4 weeks (60 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 epidemiological statistics
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to emphasize underlying concepts and methods of epidemiology. Topics include: study designs (clinical trials, observational studies, case-control studies, and cross-sectional), measures of disease frequency and treatment effect, and controlling for extraneous factors.

Learning Outcomes:

  • describe epidemiologic methods and a variety of study designs
  • distinguish between observational, cross-sectional, and case-control designs
  • calculate relevant disease metrics
  • calculate metrics for measuring the impact of treatment
  • describe the issues involved in controlling for extraneous factors

General Topics:

  • Epidemiologic methodology
  • Study designs
  • Measuring diseases
  • Measuring treatment impact
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials