HLTH 501 - Biostatistics

HLTH 501

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be 300 words, not including title and references, and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 200 words, not including title and references.

Each week the student will complete 10–30 problems from the chapters that are from the assigned reading. This work will ensure the student understands the concepts he or she is reading and is able to apply those concepts to statistical problems.

The student will complete 5 Excel exercises.

The student will be given a case study to evaluate. The evaluation will include analysis and interpretation of data. The student will use the provided rubric to evaluate/grade the case study and report the findings in both written and oral formats.

The quizzes will be based on the chapter readings. The quizzes are open-book/notes and comprised of multiple choice and true/false questions. Each student will have one week to complete each quiz.

The exams will be based on the chapter readings. The exams are open-book/notes and comprise of multiple-choice, true/false, and essay questions. The student will have a week to complete each exam. The Final Exam will include all material presented during the term.