Statistics for Epidemiology
Statistics · 3 hrs Lecture
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Description
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the basic concepts, principles, and methods of studying disease occurrence in human populations. It covers the applications of epidemiology in public health practice and preventive medicine. Topics include: definitions, measures of disease frequency and effect, measures of risk, diagnostic and screening tests, epidemiological study designs, causality, interaction, bias, confounding, and internal and external validity. The class may be interspersed with special selected topics.
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Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and STAT-3701.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.