- EHS280 Statistics for Health Professionals
- Course Description
- This course focuses on basic concepts of statistics such as measures of central tendency and variability; concepts of test validity, reliability, and objectivity; and on basic techniques used in inferential statistics. Emphasis will be placed on interpreting scientific peer-reviewed research in the field of exercise and health sciences.
Prerequisite: MATH 114Q or Equivalent. EHS or College of Nursing Students Only. - Course Video
- Video IntroductionClosed Captioned
- Academic Information
- Credits: 3
- Schedule & Fee
- Dates: Feb 1 - May 7
Class #: 18296
Course Fee: $960
Lab Fee: $0
Total Course Fee: $960 - Instructor
- Laura Milliken
laurie.milliken@umb.edu - Book Information
- There are no textbooks required for the class; all information will be available online. SPSS software is required but will be available from the course website as a download. The approximate cost is $45. Nothing needs to be purchased prior to the course start date.
- Wimba Requirement
- UMB online courses use Wimba classroom (a live discussion tool) at least twice during the semester. Information about Horizon Wimba can be found at www.dlvpc.umb.edu/wimbasupport.htm. Your course instructor will inform you about dates and times of course meetings in Wimba Classroom.