Graduate Prerequisites: (SPH BS 723 OR SPH BS 730) or consent of instructor * Can't be taken together for credit with SPH BS 852 - Students with a strong interest in statistical programming and a strong mathematical background are encouraged to take SPH BS 805 and SPH BS 852 rather than SPH BS 835, as students cannot take both SPH BS 835 and SPH BS 852 for credit. This course covers intermediate-level statistical methods commonly used in epidemiologic and public health research. The course has an applied focus, with emphasis on understanding research questions addressed by these methods, key assumptions these analyses rely on, and the presentation and interpretation of results. Students will use either the SAS or R statistical package to carry out analyses. Topics include multivariable regression models for continuous, binary, survival, and longitudinal outcome data, stratified and matched analyses of epidemiologic data, and analysis of survival data. This course will provide the student with training in intermediate level biostatistical analyses and the use of biostatistical software.

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