This module provides an introduction to basic concepts in statistics and the main epidemiological methods used to identify and quantify disease and associated risks. Students will develop critical understanding of published research in health care related areas and be able to discuss and interpret quantitative results from such.
Statistical subjects covered will include: types of data and data presentation, descriptive statistics, basic probability, distribution theory including the normal distribution and its properties, sampling theory, inferential statistics, analysis of categorical and continuous data, non-parametric tests, correlation and regression.
Students will be introduced to descriptive epidemiology, measures and comparisons of disease frequency, ecological studies, cross-sectional studies, prevalence studies, case-control studies, principles of screening, study design and questionnaires and qualitative research methods.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the main techniques used to investigate the epidemiology of the important causes of death and ill health
Identify, interpret and discuss appropriate epidemiological study designs to address population health questions
Interpret and discuss the import of epidemiological and statistical information that they have collected themselves, or that has been presented by others.
Assessment
35261-02 : Open book exam : Exam (School Arranged) - Open Book (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment: 1500 word assignment (50%); 1 hour written unseen exam (50%)
Reassessment: Resubmission of either of the failed elements of the assessment (either assignment or exam)
