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161.331 Biostatistics (15 credits)
IMPORTANT NOTE:There have been changes to this course for 2022. For 2021 enrolments please check the individual offering description below to confirm details for:
- Requirements
- Expected prior learning
Sciences such as biology and medicine yield data that require a wide range of statistical techniques, including standard linear models and their extensions. Case studies are used to demonstrate topics such as nonlinear regression, linear models for binary and count data, and mixed effects models. Emphasis is placed on application of appropriate statistical techniques through extensive use of statistical software.
Note(s): Access to a Windows PC and an approved statistics package is required for analysis of data.
Requirements 
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Prerequisite(s):
161.250 or 161.251 or 161.220 or 161.221
General Prerequisite: At least 45 credits from 200 level. - Restriction(s): 161.327, 161.778
Offerings
* Due to recent changes you should carefully check this offering to confirm details before you enrol.