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Foundations of Health Statistics Course


Summary

Health statistics is one of the essential and necessary tools in healthcare, used to analyze and interpret data related to public health. It helps in making informed decisions based on evidence. The "Foundations of Health Statistics" course aims to equip participants with the essential knowledge to understand the statistical foundations used in the health field and to apply appropriate statistical methods to analyze health data accurately and effectively.

Through this course, offered by the British Academy for Training and Development, participants will learn how to collect and analyze health data using recognized statistical tools and techniques, as well as how to interpret the results and apply them to health policy-making and guidance. The course provides an opportunity to learn the foundations that ensure accurate data analysis and interpretation across various health domains, whether in individual healthcare, public health, or medical research.

Objectives and target group

Who Should Attend?

  • Healthcare professionals.
  • Health management and epidemiological surveillance specialists.
  • Medical researchers and statisticians.
  • Students in fields such as public health, medicine, or health statistics.
  • Health program managers and health planners.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

  • Understand the statistical foundations used in analyzing health data.
  • Learn how to collect and analyze health data accurately.
  • Master basic statistical methods to interpret health data results.
  • Develop the skills needed to apply health statistics tools in scientific research.
  • Enhance the ability to make data-driven decisions in the health field.

Course Content

  • Introduction to Health Statistics

    • Importance of statistics in public health and medicine
    • The role of statistics in health decision-making
    • The relationship between health statistics and health policies
  • Types of Health Data

    • Qualitative data: Definition and examples
    • Quantitative data: Definition and measures used
    • Difference between discrete and continuous data
  • Health Data Collection

    • Methods of data collection in health studies
    • Sampling techniques: Random and stratified sampling
    • The importance of data credibility and accuracy
  • Basic Statistical Measures

    • Central tendency measures: Mean, median, and mode
    • Dispersion measures: Standard deviation and variance
    • Other measures like range, minimum, and maximum
  • Types of Statistical Distributions

    • Normal distribution and Gaussian distribution
    • Characteristics of normal distribution in health data
    • Applications of statistical distributions in data analysis
  • Probabilities and Their Applications in Health Statistics

    • Basics of probability theory
    • Application of probability in predicting health outcomes
    • Using probability for risk estimation
  • Descriptive Analysis of Health Data

    • Summarizing data using tables and graphs
    • Importance of graphical representation in examining health trends
    • Using descriptive analysis to understand health issues
  • Graphs in Health Statistics

    • Creating graphs using various chart types
    • Using graphs to analyze distributions
    • Choosing the appropriate graph to represent data
  • Measurement Using Statistical Indicators

    • Using indicators like mortality rate and incidence rate
    • The importance of indicators in evaluating public health
    • How to accurately calculate statistical indicators
  • Introduction to Statistical Tests

    • The importance of statistical tests in testing health hypotheses
    • Difference between simple and complex tests
    • Selecting the appropriate statistical test based on data type
  • T-Test for Samples

    • Concept and use of the T-test in comparing samples
    • Applying T-test in analyzing differences between health groups
    • Interpreting T-test results
  • Chi-Square (χ²) Test

    • Definition and uses of the Chi-square test in health data
    • Applying Chi-square in analyzing the relationship between variables
    • Interpreting Chi-square test results in health studies
  • Introduction to Statistical Software

    • Introduction to common software like SPSS and R
    • How to input and analyze data using these tools
    • Reviewing statistical analysis results using software
  • Statistical Reporting Using Software

    • How to create accurate statistical reports using software
    • Presenting analysis results clearly and understandably
    • Exporting results in different formats
  • Comparison of Statistical Software

    • Comparing different tools used for analyzing health data
    • Choosing the most suitable tool based on the analysis type and data
    • Reviewing features and limitations of common software in health statistics
  • Correlation Concept in Health Statistics

    • Definition of correlation and how to measure relationships between health variables
    • Using Pearson's correlation coefficient
    • Applications of correlation in determining relationships between health variables
  • Simple Regression

    • Using simple regression to interpret the relationship between two variables
    • Understanding the coefficients in regression equations
    • Applications of simple regression in health analysis
  • Multiple Regression

    • Difference between simple and multiple regression
    • Applying multiple regression to examine the effect of several variables on a dependent variable
    • Analyzing and interpreting multiple regression results
  • Health Study Design

    • Differences between cross-sectional and longitudinal studies
    • Designing studies based on secondary data
    • Importance of sampling designs in improving result accuracy
  • Epidemiological Study Analysis

    • Designing and analyzing epidemiological studies using statistical methods
    • Effective strategies for analyzing epidemiological data
    • Analyzing the impact of environmental and social factors on public health
  • Clinical Study Analysis

    • Designing clinical studies and analyzing clinical data
    • Applying health statistics in assessing treatment efficacy
    • Using statistical analysis methods to evaluate clinical trial results
  • Statistical Modeling in Public Health

    • Applying advanced statistical models in health studies
    • Analyzing multivariate data using complex models
    • Using statistical modeling to predict future health trends
  • Predictive Techniques in Health Statistics

    • Using predictive methods to assess health risks
    • Modeling predictive data and analyzing health trends
    • Applying predictive models in healthcare prevention and management
  • Big Data Analysis in Public Health

    • Handling big data in the health field
    • Techniques for analyzing large datasets in health research
    • Challenges of managing big data in health statistics
  • Identifying Errors in Statistical Analysis

    • Understanding different types of statistical errors
    • How to minimize errors in data analysis
    • Correcting errors caused by sampling or computational mistakes
  • Ensuring Result Accuracy

    • Analyzing the accuracy and reproducibility of statistical results
    • How to test the validity of statistical hypotheses
    • Using variance analysis to examine accuracy
  • Data Validation Tests

    • Methods for testing data validity and ensuring reliability
    • Preliminary data checking before analysis
    • The importance of data cleaning and filtering before analysis
  • Writing Statistical Reports

    • Techniques for writing scientific and statistical reports in health
    • Organizing reports systematically and clearly
    • The importance of presenting statistical data accurately
  • Presenting and Interpreting Statistical Results

    • How to present analysis results to medical or general audiences
    • The importance of simplifying statistical results
    • Using graphs and tables to present findings

Course Date

2025-03-10

2025-06-09

2025-09-08

2025-12-08

Course Cost

Note / Price varies according to the selected city

Members NO. : 1
£4500 / Member

Members NO. : 2 - 3
£3600 / Member

Members NO. : + 3
£2790 / Member

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