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HU Credits:
2
Degree/Cycle:
2nd degree (Master)
Responsible Department:
Public Health
Semester:
2nd Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Ein Karem
Course/Module Coordinator:
Mr. Wiessam Abu Ahmad
Coordinator Office Hours:
Teaching Staff:
Mr. Wiessam Abuahmad,
Ms. Shahera Abu Ramila
Course/Module description:
Please see the Hebrew description
Course/Module aims:
The course will cover topics on Univariable analysis (T-tests, Chi-square tests, correlation coefficients), the functional form of the Linear regression, General linear models (Univariate, Multivariate and Repeated measures), non-parametric tests (when to use them) and the logistic regression model, including checking the model’s assumptions and interpreting the model’s coefficients and results. The course is accompanied by a series of examples using statistical packages. Where the emphasis is on practical application and interpretation rather than theory.
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Exploring data: describe the data, compute new variables, assess the shape of the distribution, select a suitable tool for statistical analysis, conduct Univariable and Multivariable statistical analysis, multiple regression models and General linear models (GLM).
Attendance requirements(%):
75%
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Course/Module Content:
Please see the Hebrew description
Required Reading:
1. Rao, P.V. (1998).Statistical research methods in the life sciences. Duxbury Press.
2. Zar, J. (2007). Biostatisticalanalysis (5th ed.). Prentice-Hall, Inc.
3. Gordis, L. (2008). Epidemiology (4th Ed.) Saunders: Philadelphia.
Additional Reading Material:
Course/Module evaluation:
End of year written/oral examination 70 %
Presentation 0 %
Participation in Tutorials 0 %
Project work 0 %
Assignments 30 %
Reports 0 %
Research project 0 %
Quizzes 0 %
Other 0 %
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