Discussion: Topic 1 Basic Concepts in Public Health Statistics

Topic 1: Basic Concepts in Public Health Statistics

Objectives:
Identify characteristics of correlational, experimental, and quasi-experimental (observational) statistics variables.
Identify the four levels of measurement.

Differentiate between a population and a sample, and a parameter and a statistic (descriptive and inferential).

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Resources

Quantitative and Qualitative Methods for Public Health

Read “Quantitative and Qualitative Methods for Public Health,” from PH717 Module 1B – Descriptive Tools: Descriptive Epidemiology and Descriptive Statistics, located on the Boston University Medical Campus, School of Public Health website (2019).
https://sphweb.bumc.bu.edu/otlt/MPH-Modules/PH717-QuantCore/PH717-Module1B- DescriptiveStudies_and_Statistics/PH717-Module1B-DescriptiveStudies_and_Statistics9.html

Using and Interpreting Statistics: A Practical Text for the Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences

Read Chapter 1 in Using and Interpreting Statistics: A Practical Text for the Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences.

Statistics and Public Health at CDC

Read “Statistics and Public Health at CDC,” by Sieber, Green, and Williamson (2006), located on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/su5502a9.htm

Why You Should Love Statistics

View “Why You Should Love Statistics,” by Smith (2017), located on the YouTube website. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogeGJS0GEF4&feature=youtu.be

The Visual Learner: Statistics

View the following terms in The Visual Learner: Statistics media.
Statistics
Data
Continuous Data
Discrete Data
Interval Level
Ordinal Data
Nominal Data

Population
Sample
Parameter
Statistic
http://lc.gcumedia.com/hlt362v/the-visual-learner/the-visual-learner-v2.1.html

The Human Insights Missing From Big Data

View “The Human Insights Missing From Big Data,” by Wang (2016), located on the TED website. https://www.ted.com/talks/tricia_wang_the_human_insights_missing_from_big_data

Integrating Quantitative and Qualitative Data in Mixed Methods Research – Challenges and Benefits

Read “Integrating Quantitative and Qualitative Data in Mixed Methods Research – Challenges and Benefits,” by Almalki, from Journal of Education and Learning (2016).
http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1110464.pdf

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SPSS and Citrix

SPSS Statistics will be used to complete some of the case study assignments for this course. Refer to “Using Citrix Workspace” in the GCU Technical Support Help Center for assistance with installing the Citrix Workspace App and preparing for SPSS files.
https://support.gcu.edu/hc/en-us/articles/201144000-Using-Citrix-Workspace

Assessments

Class Introductions
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Jun 16, 2022, 12:00 AM Jun 18, 2022, 11:59 PM 0

Take a moment to explore your new classroom and introduce yourself to your fellow classmates. What are you excited about learning? What do you think will be most challenging?

Topic 1 Quiz
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Jun 16, 2022, 12:00 AM Jun 22, 2022, 11:59 PM 60

Complete the quiz, which covers Chapter 1. This is a timed quiz, lasting 30 minutes.

Topic 1 DQ 1
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Jun 16, 2022, 12:00 AM Jun 18, 2022, 11:59 PM 5

Statistics is an important component of public health. Explain the relevance of statistics in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a health promotion intervention. How do you envision using statistics in your current or future career?

Topic 1 DQ 2
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Jun 16, 2022, 12:00 AM Jun 20, 2022, 11:59 PM 5

Describe the difference between quantitative and qualitative methods. Explain how each are used in public health.

Topic 1 Participation
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Jun 16, 2022, 12:00 AM Jun 22, 2022, 11:59 PM 20