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2019-2020 Graduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NUR 700 Applied Statistics



This course provides students with an opportunity to expand on basic applied statistics and gain expertise in statistical management of large data sets. Quantitative methods used for collation, display and analysis of data will be emphasized. The applied statistical focus is on evaluation of clinical issues, and issues relevant to nursing and health systems. Students will gain an understanding of when and how a statistical procedure should be performed. The course will include a review of basic concepts necessary to the interpretation and application of statistics such as types of distributions, concepts of significance testing, and discussion of basic descriptive statistics. However, it is intended to provide a broad framework for understanding and applying commonly used advanced and multivariate statistical data analysis techniques in health care research. (3 credits)