BIOSTATISTICS
&
Epidemiology
Notes by Agradeservers.
, Table of Contents: Biostatistics & Epidemiology
Part 1: Introduction to Biostatistics
1.1. Course Objectives
•Foundational Goals and Learning Outcomes
1.2. Key Definitions
•Statistical Methods
•Biostatistics
•Variables (Quantitative: Continuous, Discrete; Categorical: Nominal, Ordinal)
1.3. Scales of Measurement
•Nominal Scale
•Ordinal Scale
•Interval Scale
•Ratio Scale
Part 2: Descriptive Statistics
2.1. Frequency Distributions
•Ungrouped Frequency Distribution
•Grouped Frequency Distribution
,2.2. Graphical Presentation of Data
•Principles of Graph Construction
•Bar Graphs
•Histograms
•Frequency Polygons
2.3. Measures of Central Tendency
•Arithmetic Mean
•Median
•Mode
2.4. Measures of Dispersion (Variability)
•Range
•Variance
•Standard Deviation
Part 3: Inferential Statistics
3.1. Introduction to Inferential Statistics
•Purpose and Goals
3.2. Common Statistical Tests
•Chi-Square Test (x²)
•T-Test
•Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
•Correlation Tests (Pearson Correlation Coefficient)
•Regression
, Part 4: Demography and Health Service Statistics
4.1. Introduction to Demography
•Definitions and Key Concepts (Population Size, Distribution, Composition,
Change)
•Sources of Demographic Data (Census, Surveys, Civil Registration)
•Population Pyramids and Their Interpretation
4.2. Key Demographic Measures
•4.2.1. Measures of Fertility
• Crude Birth Rate (CBR)
• General Fertility Rate (GFR)
• Age-Specific Fertility Rate (ASFR)
•4.2.2. Measures of Morbidity
• Incidence Rate
• Prevalence Rate
• Risk/Attack Rate
•4.2.3. Measures of Mortality
• Crude Death Rate
• Infant Mortality Rate
• Maternal Mortality Ratio
• Cause-Specific Mortality Rate
• Case Fatality Rate
• Proportionate Mortality Rate
&
Epidemiology
Notes by Agradeservers.
, Table of Contents: Biostatistics & Epidemiology
Part 1: Introduction to Biostatistics
1.1. Course Objectives
•Foundational Goals and Learning Outcomes
1.2. Key Definitions
•Statistical Methods
•Biostatistics
•Variables (Quantitative: Continuous, Discrete; Categorical: Nominal, Ordinal)
1.3. Scales of Measurement
•Nominal Scale
•Ordinal Scale
•Interval Scale
•Ratio Scale
Part 2: Descriptive Statistics
2.1. Frequency Distributions
•Ungrouped Frequency Distribution
•Grouped Frequency Distribution
,2.2. Graphical Presentation of Data
•Principles of Graph Construction
•Bar Graphs
•Histograms
•Frequency Polygons
2.3. Measures of Central Tendency
•Arithmetic Mean
•Median
•Mode
2.4. Measures of Dispersion (Variability)
•Range
•Variance
•Standard Deviation
Part 3: Inferential Statistics
3.1. Introduction to Inferential Statistics
•Purpose and Goals
3.2. Common Statistical Tests
•Chi-Square Test (x²)
•T-Test
•Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
•Correlation Tests (Pearson Correlation Coefficient)
•Regression
, Part 4: Demography and Health Service Statistics
4.1. Introduction to Demography
•Definitions and Key Concepts (Population Size, Distribution, Composition,
Change)
•Sources of Demographic Data (Census, Surveys, Civil Registration)
•Population Pyramids and Their Interpretation
4.2. Key Demographic Measures
•4.2.1. Measures of Fertility
• Crude Birth Rate (CBR)
• General Fertility Rate (GFR)
• Age-Specific Fertility Rate (ASFR)
•4.2.2. Measures of Morbidity
• Incidence Rate
• Prevalence Rate
• Risk/Attack Rate
•4.2.3. Measures of Mortality
• Crude Death Rate
• Infant Mortality Rate
• Maternal Mortality Ratio
• Cause-Specific Mortality Rate
• Case Fatality Rate
• Proportionate Mortality Rate
