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.

Prerequisites: MATH 114Q or Equivalent. EHS of College of Nursing Students Only.
Course Video
Video IntroductionClosed Captioned
Academic Information
Credits: 3
Schedule & Fee
Dates: Jun 1 - Aug 26
Class #: 1488
Course Fee: $960
Lab Fee: $0
Total Course Fee: $960
Instructor
Laurie Milliken
laurie.milliken@umb.edu
Book Information
  1. 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 meetings in Wimba Classroom will be:
  • Tuesdays 7:00p-8:00p