Essentials of Biostatistics with SAS JMP®

Lisa Sullivan, PhD, Associate Dean for Education, Professor of Biostatistics, BUSPH

Online 40 Hours Begins January 9, 2023 Registration Closed

Program Description

This completely online program provides a comprehensive introduction to the use of biostatistics in the field of public health. Participants will learn to compute and interpret descriptive and inferential statistics using SAS JMP®. Topics will include descriptive statistics and graphical displays of data, probability, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing for means and proportions, linear and logistic regression and survival analysis.
The program runs over eight weeks and includes graded project work for feedback.

Competencies:

Upon completing this program, participants will be able to:

  • Generate appropriate descriptive statistics to summarize public health data using SAS JMP®;
  • Compute and interpret confidence interval estimates and tests of hypothesis using SAS JMP®;
  • Interpret statistical results, tables, and figures from public health literature;
  • Appropriately interpret and present, in lay terms, descriptive statistics, estimates, tests of hypothesis, crude and adjusted measures of effect

Included in the program are:

Required knowledge/pre-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this program.

Digital Badge

Biostatistics BadgeParticipants who meet the following requirements are eligible to receive a badge of completion:

  • Complete the reading, video lectures and activities;
  • Complete end of module quizzes and projects – project must be turned in and will be reviewed with comments provided.

It is expected that the work will require roughly 5 hours per week.

Discounts available—visit our FAQs page to learn more.

Program Details

Online 40 Hours Registration Closed

January 9 - March 3, 2023 (8 weeks, expect roughly 5 hours per week)
- Self-paced lectures
- Assignments