The course focuses on giving an understanding to the statistical reasoning within scientific methodology and the analyses of data. To start with, the role that statistical methodology has within scientific methodology is described and discussed. In the course, different structures of data is discussed, among them quantitative and qualitative data, as well as different levels of measurement. Descriptive statistics is introduced in the course through use of tables, figures and statistical measurements. The concept of statistical inference is introduced with emphasis on confidence intervals and hypothesis tests. Statistical inference is applied through statistical analysis methods for comparisons of groups in order to investigate dependencies between variables. The course is concluded with a description of linear regression as method for analyses. During a literature seminar, research articles related to public health will be discussed with a focus on the statistical method. Throughout the course the theoretical parts will be illustrated from use of practical computer exercises where statistical software is used.
Teaching is performed through plenary lectures, group exercises, practical computer exercises and seminars. All teaching will be in English.
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
14 October 2024
Ends
3 November 2024
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
100%
Required Knowledge
For non-programme students applying as freestanding course students, the requirements are 120 ECTS, of which a minimum of 30 ECTS are within one of the following: health sciences, health care, environmental health or social sciences. English proficiency equivalent to English B/6 from Swedish Upper secondary education. Basic entrance requirements for higher studies in Swedish language proficiency is also required if the course is taught in Swedish.
Selection
Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the department's own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the department's own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.
Application code
UMU-A3001
Application
This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive.
The application period is closed.
