309582 (v.1) Epidemiology and Biostatistics 482
| Area: | School of Public Health |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
| Tuition Patterns: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Computer Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): |
309585 (v.1)
Epidemiology and Biostatistics 481
or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | This unit is a follow up unit to Epidemiology and Biostatistics 481, covering advanced statistical methods commonly used in public health research. Topics covered include: review of multivariable methods (multiple linear regression, two-way analysis of variance [ANOVA] and analysis of covariance [ANCOVA]), repeated measures analysis of variance, mixed design analysis of variance, multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA), principal component analysis, factor analysis, logistic regression, and use of SPSS statistical software, including use of SPSS syntax. The emphasis is on practical application and interpretation of results. |
| Unit references, texts, outcomes and assessment details | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Field of Education: | 060100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping) |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Partially Online Internal | Area External | Central External | Fully Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
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Fully Online refers to the main (larger portion of) mode of learning provided via Internet interaction (including the downloading of pre-packaged material on the Internet). Excludes online course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area which remain Central External
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