Fundamentals of Biostatistics

Harvard Extension School

STAT E-102

Section 1

CRN 24540

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This course is an introduction to statistical methods used in biological and medical research. Elementary probability theory, basic concepts of statistical inference, regression and correlation methods, and sample size estimation are covered. Emphasis on applications to medical problems. Students may count one of the following courses toward a degree or certificate, but not more than one: MGMT E-104, STAT E-100, STAT E-101 (offered previously), STAT E-102, or STAT E-104.

Instructor Info

Amy Tsurumi, PhD

Assistant Professor of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School


Meeting Info

W 6:00pm - 8:00pm (1/27 - 5/17)

Participation Option: Online Asynchronous or Online Synchronous

In online asynchronous courses, you are not required to attend class at a particular time. Instead you can complete the course work on your own schedule each week.

Deadlines

Last day to register: January 23, 2025

Additional Time Commitments

Optional sections to be arranged.

Prerequisites

High school algebra.

Notes

This course meets via web conference. Students may attend at the scheduled meeting time or watch recorded sessions asynchronously. Recorded sessions are typically available within a few hours of the end of class and no later than the following business day.

Syllabus

All Sections of this Course

CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
24540 1 Online Asynchronous, Online Synchronous Amy Tsurumi Open W 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Jan 27 to May 17