Detailed Description

This module brings together the foundational concepts and methods in statistics crucial for evidence-based public health practice. This module will equip you with the quantitative skills necessary to navigate and contribute to this data-rich field. You will explore various types of public health data, learn how to effectively summarise them, and understand the fundamental principles of their presentation in public health. The module will delve into the core of descriptive and inferential statistics and will enable you to gain experience in interpreting results and communicating findings clearly and accurately. Upon completion, you will be able to critically appraise statistical information in public health literature, identify and quantify disparities in health outcomes across different populations, and provide evidence needed to develop targeted interventions and contribute to data-driven decision-making processes to improve population health.