Description
This course introduces students to basic concepts, principles, and methods of biostatistics and its critical role in the field of nursing, community health, and public health. This course examines probability, random variation, statistical probability distributions, descriptive techniques to summarize data, and statistical methods used for data inference, use of analytical software, and database creation and management. This course also examines data analysis and the appropriate statistical tests needed to answer specific research questions and interpretation of results based on statistical analyses.
Instruction Modes
In-Person On-Campus
Grade Modes
Pass/Fail (P), Standard (S)
Department(s)
College/School
School of Nursing
Start Term
Fall 2023 Semester
Free Form Requirements
Objective
1. Evaluate the information in data repositories and scientific research in the use of clinical decision-making.
Objective
2. Analyze research and statistical information from scholarly literature to improve health outcomes.
Objective
3. Apply the concepts of biostatistics and epidemiology in health care administration, education, and practice.
Objective
4. Assess the theory, evidence-based research and practice, clinical judgment, and interdisciplinary perspectives to identify researchable health related problems.
Objective
5. Apply principles of research, biostatistics, and epidemiology in health promotion.
Objective
6. Identify leadership and collaborative behaviors using biostatistics and epidemiological principles in advance nursing practice.
Objective
7. Apply research and statistical information in the promotion of social justice and health care equity.
Objective
8. Evaluate demographic and health behavior data for specific populations and propose preventive measures for population health.