VTPEH 6105

Biostatistics for Health Sciences

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to statistical inference, equipping students with the skills to critically interpret and apply statistical methods to support evidence-based decision-making in Public Health. Through interactive lectures and in-class practice, students will explore key concepts such as probability-based reasoning, hypothesis testing, and statistical fallacies. The course covers essential inferential techniques, including parametric and non-parametric statistical tests, regression models and multivariate analysis. Assessment includes applied exercises to reinforce understanding of the assumptions and limitations of these methods, along with peer reviews of scientific publications, emphasizing the interpretation of statistical analyses. This course involves limited calculation and coding, making this course accessible to any students looking to strengthen their statistical literacy for evidence-based decision-making.

Prerequisites VTPEH 6108.

Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: MPH students and graduate students by permission of instructor.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP, 2022SP

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