Topic:
Epidemiology & Surveillance
Format:
Informational Brief
Time:
40 minutes
Level:
Introductory
University:
University of North Carolina
PERLC:
University of North Carolina PERLC
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Description:
This issue of FOCUS will discuss confidence intervals and p-values, and will introduce some basic statistical tests, including chi squares and ANOVA.
Learning Objectives:
- Review measures of association, including risk ratios, odds ratios, and 2x2 tables
- Define confidence intervals and how they are used
- Discuss how to conduct statistical tests for categorical data, including chi square statistics and p-values
- Learn more about statistical tests for continuous data, including ANOVA, Bartlett's, and Kruskal-Wallis tests
PHEP Capabilities:
Public Health Surveillance and Epidemiological Investigation