Data Analysis: Simple Statistical Tests

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