KINE 3010U – Critical Appraisal of Statistics

Statistics is the science of numbers. This course offers a concepts‐based introduction to statistical procedures that prepares public health, medical and life science students to conduct and critically evaluate research in the health science field. The statistical procedures, numerical techniques and assessment tools will be explored both qualitatively and quantitatively through descriptive and inferential statistics. Students will study a selection of topics covering data summary and presentation; sampling theory; probability theory; hypotheses testing; correlation and regression analyses; life tables and survival analysis.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Tutorial hours: 1
Prerequisite(s): KINE 2140U
Credit restriction(s): HLSC 3800U