PBH3011 Advanced biostatistics for public health
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PBH3011 Advanced biostatistics for public health is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs BMS1042 or PBH2002.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 45%
- and 4 other tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PBH3011
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After PBH3011
No unit lists PBH3011 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Overview
This unit builds on earlier coursework units in data, critical thinking, epidemiology, and introductory biostatistics and research methods.
Its focus is to provide a unified framework of statistical modelling used in a variety of health science research and practical applications, including analysis of data from questionnaires, randomised and non-randomised comparative studies, and purely observational data.
It emphasises the link between clearly defined research questions to be investigated and the formulation and execution of appropriate statistical procedures, together with their interpretation in scientific lay language.
The statistical methods that will be covered are: ANOVA, correlation and linear regression analysis, logistic regression analysis and sample size calculation. The lectures will be supplemented with weekly case studies in the tutorials/computer labs drawn from a variety of areas of epidemiology, public and global health.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Data analysis report15%
- Case study report30%
- Online quiz (30 minutes)10%
- Written examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Threshold hurdle45%
- 80% attendance at workshops and participation in online tasks (Activity Discussion)Competency hurdle-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the benefits of statistical modelling to answer research questions in the health sciences
- 2
Recognise an appropriate statistical method to suit a particular substantive problem
- 3
Formulate and communicate a statistical analysis plan
- 4
Use statistical modelling procedures appropriate for survey, experimental, and observational data using the SPSS software
- 5
Interpret and present the results of statistical analyses in written and oral form
- 6
Critically appraise the use of statistical methodology in the health sciences literature
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
6 hours of teacher directed study per week, this includes 3 hours of workshop and 3 hours of directed online student learning activities.
6 hours per week of self-directed study.
Total per week = 12 hours.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Md Nassif Hossain
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor MD Baki Billah
Common questions
When is PBH3011 offered?
In 2020, PBH3011 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is PBH3011?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does PBH3011 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 45% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.