STAT 131 - Introduction to Biostatistics

3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)

Terminology and principles of biostatistics and epidemiology. Statistical measures of center and dispersion, bivariate relationships, measures of risk, statistical inference for proportions, 2x2 contingency table analysis, methods for critically reviewing biomedical and epidemiological research.

Prerequisite(s): M 140 or higher or required test scores: ACT 22-23; SAT section score 550-570; ALEKS 46-60: or College Success 115-150 Satisfies Math core. Course generally offered both semesters.